""LOT 14""

""LOT 14""

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Interactive Video

History

KG - University

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The video covers an auction at Sotheby's in London, focusing on Lot 14, Paul Rubin's altarpiece, The Adoration of the Magi. The bidding starts at £100,000 and escalates to £275,000, with Leonard Coutts winning the bid. The painting, originally bought for 800 guineas, remains in Britain after the sale.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where was the auction featuring Lot 14 held?

Christie's, New York

Phillips, Hong Kong

Sotheby's, London

Bonhams, Paris

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the name of the altarpiece that was auctioned as Lot 14?

The Adoration of the Magi

The Birth of Venus

The Last Supper

The Starry Night

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the initial bid amount for The Adoration of the Magi?

£50,000

£100,000

£200,000

£150,000

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much was The Adoration of the Magi originally purchased for 150 years ago?

1200 guineas

1000 guineas

800 guineas

500 guineas

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the final sale price of The Adoration of the Magi?

£300,000

£250,000

£260,000

£275,000