Gustav Klimt painting sells for record-breaking $236.4m at auction – video

The GuardianWednesday, November 19, 2025 at 9:48:36 AM
Gustav Klimt painting sells for record-breaking $236.4m at auction – video
  • Gustav Klimt's Portrait of Elisabeth Lederer achieved a historic sale price of $236.4 million at a Sotheby’s auction, making it the most expensive modern artwork ever sold. The auction attracted significant attention, reflecting the high demand for Klimt's works.
  • This record
  • The auction also highlights a broader trend in the art market, where unique and historically significant pieces command extraordinary prices, as seen in the recent sale of a golden toilet associated with Donald Trump, indicating a diverse range of high
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