Modigliani's painting sold for $ 69 million
Last night in New York held a major auction of Impressionist and Modern works of Sotheby's, which set a new record for creativity Modigliani (Amedeo Modigliani). Picture in 1917 titled "Naked, sitting on the couch (Beautiful Roman woman)" brought 68.96 million dollars. It was expected that the painting will go for a sum in the region of 40 million. Until yesterday, the most expensive work by Modigliani, sold at public auction, was ): for her buyer paid 52.7 million dollars.
auction house reported that the "beautiful Roman women" fought five customers, but the winner's name is not disclosed yet.
Another top-lot auction was the picture of Claude Monet (Claude Monet) «pond with water lilies," for which posted 24.7 million dollars (estimate 20-30 million). Funds from the sale of both papers will go to the needs of the organization Young Arts, dedicated to supporting young artists.
Total auction, which was represented by 61 work brought 227.6 million (pre-evaluation 152 -215 000 000). The new owners found 49 lots. In three of the most expensive works of auction came in and painting by Henri Matisse (Henri Matisse) «Dancer in the chair, pushed for 20.8 million dollars Estimé 12-18 million. Another canvas Modigliani, "Jeanne Hebuterne in the Hat", was bought for 19.1 million (estimated 8-12 million).
In connection with the revival of the art market prices for shares Sotheby's climbed to 45.12 dollars per share. Such a high point they reached three years. In the coming days, the auction house should publish a report on its earnings for the third quarter of 2010.
Today in New York held an auction of Impressionist, Modern Christie's. One of the top lots will be a picture of Juan Gris (Juan Gris), for which hope to gain 18-25 million.
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