Tag: Portrait of Elisabeth Lederer
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Klimt Portrait That Averted Atrocities and Shattered Auction Records
Record-Breaking Klimt Portrait Headlines Sotheby’s Night In a dramatic moment for the art world, Gustav Klimt’s Portrait of Elisabeth Lederer commanded enormous attention and a record-breaking price at Sotheby’s in New York. The work, which ties its historical significance to the life-and-death stakes of the Holocaust, fetched an astonishing $236 million after a rapid, 20-minute…
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Klimt Portrait Holocaust Hero Sells for $236M at Sotheby’s
Historic Klimt Portrait Breaks Records as Survivor’s Story Shines The art world witnessed a remarkable convergence of history, resilience, and wealth when Gustav Klimt’s Portrait of Elisabeth Lederer—an image tied to a Holocaust survivor—sold for a staggering $236 million at Sotheby’s in New York. The auction, which unfolded over a brisk 20-minute bidding war, underscored…