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A newly discovered miniature by Nicholas Hilliard potentially depicts Henry Wriothesley, a patron of Shakespeare and possibly the 'fair youth' of his sonnets, featuring a defaced red heart on the back that hints at a love scorned, reigniting debates about Shakespeare's relationships and inspirations.
A rare pen-and-ink sketch depicting American troops and their female companions during the Revolutionary War was discovered in a New York City apartment. The sketch, believed to be one of the earliest eyewitness depictions of American troops, was found by Matthew Skic, a curator at the Museum of the American Revolution. After extensive research, Skic confirmed that the sketch was created by Pierre Eugene du Simitiere, a prominent artist of the era. The sketch will now be displayed at the museum, shedding new light on the history of the American Revolution.
Tipu Sultan's bedchamber sword was sold at Bonhams Islamic and Indian Art sale in London for a record-breaking $17.5 million, making it the most expensive sword ever sold and the most expensive Indian/Islamic object ever sold. The sword is described as "unique and highly desirable" due to its outstanding craftsmanship and rich history, as Tipu Sultan was an 18th-century ruler of the Kingdom of Mysore in India known for his fierce resistance against British colonization. The sword was presented to the leader of the British forces after Tipu Sultan's death in battle and will now vanish into the private collection of an anonymous billionaire.