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Monet's 'Iris' Sets French Auction Record at €50 Million
Claude Monet's masterpiece 'Iris' sold for €50 million at a Paris auction, establishing a new record for artwork sold in France. The landmark sale coincided with commemorations of the 100th anniversary of the Impressionist master's death.
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A painting by Claude Monet titled 'Iris' commanded €50 million at a Paris auction house, marking the highest price fetched for any artwork sold in France to date. The significant sale underscored continued global demand for works by the celebrated Impressionist painter.
The auction was held at Christie's and proved a major event in the international art market. Beyond the record-breaking 'Iris', three additional paintings by Monet were included in the sale, contributing to what observers noted as a remarkable showing for the artist's oeuvre.
The sale carried particular cultural significance in France, occurring during the centenary year marking Monet's death in 1926. French authorities and cultural institutions used the occasion to celebrate the painter's enduring legacy and influence on Western art.
Christie's auction house reported strong sales performance across its broader offerings, with multiple artworks achieving robust prices. The results reflected sustained collector interest in Impressionist and related works at the high end of the market.