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£290k cash windfall for Church after painting sells for 10 times estimate
A 16th century painting has been sold by the Catholic church for £288,500 - 10 times the estimate.The Diocese of Argyll and the Isles sold the Anointing of the Crucified Christ to help pay for the renovation of St Donnan's Church on Eigg.
Father Andrew Barrett, of Arisaig Parish, which takes in the tiny flock of 23 on Eigg, said: "In our game we are not surprised by our prayers being answered. It is a very pleasant piece of news."
Full story at the Daily Record.
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