Klimt's Portrait Sells for Record-Breaking Price
Update: 2025-11-19
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Gustav Klimts Portrait of Elisabeth Lederer sells for a record-breaking $236.4 million, making it the second most expensive artwork ever sold at auction. This modern masterpiece, painted in Klimts signature style with a unique blend of Japanese influences, was the final completed work of the artist before his passing. The portrait, featuring Elisabeth Lederer, the daughter of Klimts patrons, showcases a striking palette of blues and oranges and intricate details in her clothing, reflecting her status and personal style. The buyer remains anonymous, adding to the mystique of this remarkable artwork.
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