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Monet Iris Smashes Records at Paris Auction
22 Oct
Summary
- A never-exhibited Monet Iris painting sold for €50 million.
- The auction was held at Sotheby's in Paris on Thursday evening.
- The painting was previously owned by the Schlumberger heirs.
A remarkable painting of an iris by Claude Monet, never before exhibited, has set a new sale record for the artist's works on this theme. The auction took place at Sotheby's in Paris on Thursday evening. The significant artwork was consigned for sale by the heirs of the Schlumberger estate.
The final bid for the painting reached an impressive €50 million, which includes buyer fees. This figure substantially exceeded Sotheby's pre-auction estimate, highlighting the artwork's strong market appeal and its rarity. The sale represents a major moment in the art market for Impressionist works.
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