Lyutsian Freud - author of the most expensive work of living artists!
The evening of May 13, at Christies auction of 33, 6 million dollars was sold to a British artist canvas Lyutsiana Freud «Sleep Manager benefits» (1995) - a portrait of naked women full size
the evening of May 13, at Christies auction for 33.6 million dollars was sold to a British artist canvas Lyutsiana Freud «Sleep Manager benefits» (1995) - a portrait of nude woman in full size. This work became the most expensive product, created by an artist living today.
The painting depicts Sue Tilley lying on the threadbare couch.
According to Rick Paik, a representative of the auction, the previous record (23.6 million) belonged «hanging heart» Jeff Koons.
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