Day: May 12, 2015

$179 Million Picasso Sets Stratospheric Record at Christie’s $705.9 Million “Looking Forward” Sale  Brian Boucher, Monday, May 11, 2015
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$179 Million Picasso Sets Stratospheric Record at Christie’s $705.9 Million “Looking Forward” Sale Brian Boucher, Monday, May 11, 2015

At Christie’s New York Monday night, a painting by Picasso became the most expensive work of art ever sold at auction when it was picked up for $179.4 million; a Giacometti, purchased for $141.7 million, became the priciest sculpture bought at auction. In a mere 90 minutes, Christie’s sale of […]