In a remarkable event in the art world, Gustav Klimt’s masterpiece ‚Portrait of Elisabeth Lederer‘ fetched a staggering price of $236.4 million at an auction in New York. This sale marked a new record for the renowned artist’s work, making it the second most expensive piece ever sold at an auction.
Alongside Klimt’s portrait, the golden toilet created by artist Maurizio Cattelan also made headlines by commanding a price of $12.1 million. The auction, held at the new headquarters of Sotheby’s in Manhattan, saw enthusiastic bidding and remarkable outcomes.
It is notable that the highest price ever paid for an auctioned artwork remains with Leonardo da Vinci’s ‚Salvator Mundi,‘ followed by Gustav Klimt’s portrait and an iconic Marilyn Monroe portrait by Andy Warhol. These exceptional sales continue to shape the narrative of art market records and the enduring appeal of masterpieces from historical legends.