Is the Federico Castelluccio painting story real? How the Sopranos actor bought a misattributed Guercino for about $68,000, had it authenticated, and why estimates reached $10 million Yes. The Federico Castelluccio painting story is real. The actor who played The Sopranos Furio bought a misattributed 17th century work at a German auction for roughly $68,000, then had it cleaned and attributed to the Italian Baroque master Guercino, with some market watchers estimating its value around $10 million.

From TV tough guy to art sleuth: how Federico Castelluccio snagged a $68K "unknown" canvas that may be a Guercino worth up to $10M. Would you have taken the gamble? Dive into the twisty tale and weigh in. #ArtAuthentication #FedericoCastelluccio #Guercino #MisattributedPainting #TheSopranos