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Linda,

I seem to recall it was $2 million.  Supposedly the Met just barely beat
out the Cleveland Museum of Art on it.  I think it was purchased in the
early sixties.

John


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>I will look this up myself if no one has the answer at her/his fingertips.
>What was the price paid (and on what date) by the Metropolitan Museum of Art
>for Rembrandt's Aristotle Contemplating the Bust of Homer? It was shocking at
>the time but wouldn't lift eyebrows today. Thanks in advance!
>Linda Bien
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