A newly discovered oil painting by Gustav Klimt, depicting African prince William Nii Nortey Dowuona, is on sale for $16.32 million. The artwork was first presented at the European Fine Art Fair in Maastricht, sparking immediate interest from museums and private collectors. Initially overlooked due to its dirty condition, a gallery worker's curiosity led to the painting's identification, revealing its significance as a pivotal work in Klimt's career, painted during the founding year of the Vienna Secession movement.
"Klimt gives him such a dignity and warmth... it's showing a turning point in his oeuvre." - Lui Wienerroither
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