Tag: Art auctions
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€1m Picasso Portrait Up for Grabs for €100 in Charity Auction
Overview: A High-Value Picasso for a Surprising Entry Point A charity auction is turning heads in the art world as a portrait attributed to Pablo Picasso goes up for bid with a guide price of just €100. Market watchers note that Picasso’s works have topped the charts for decades, with many pieces selling for seven-…
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How Klimt’s Portrait of Elisabeth Lederer, a Holocaust-Era Life-Saver, Shattered Auction Records
History Meets High Finance: Klimt’s Portrait and a Life-Saving Tale The art world witnessed a historic moment when Gustav Klimt’s Portrait of Elisabeth Lederer fetched a staggering $236 million at Sotheby’s in New York. The 6-foot-tall painting not only marked a new peak for Klimt’s market value but also carried a remarkable life story. Elisabeth…