Frida Kahlo Painting Sells For $54.7 Million, the Most Ever for a Female Artist at Auction

Dow Jones Arts & CultureFriday, November 21, 2025 at 12:25:00 AM
Frida Kahlo Painting Sells For $54.7 Million, the Most Ever for a Female Artist at Auction
  • Frida Kahlo's painting 'The Dream (The Bed)' achieved a historic sale of $54.7 million, marking a significant milestone for female artists in the auction market. This surpasses the previous record held by Georgia O'Keeffe for 11 years.
  • The record
  • This event reflects a broader trend of rising interest in high
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