Painting by Picasso Sells for Record $179 Million
An unknown buyer bought “Women of Algiers (Version O)” at Christie’s.
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The painting “Women of Algiers (Version O)” by Pablo Picasso was sold at Christie’s in New York City for a record $179,365,000, reported TIME. Several buyers used the phone to trade, and the last bid was $160 million plus Christie’s commission. The name of the buyer remains anonymous.
The most expensive sale of a painting remains “When Will You Marry” by Paul Gauguin. Swiss art collector, Rudolf Staechelin sold it in February 2015 for $300 million. The name of the buyer is unknown.