Klimt's 'Lederer' Portrait Sells for Record-Breaking $236M

Portrait of Elisabeth Lederer by Gustav Klimt sells for $236.4M at Sothebys, setting a new record for the most expensive painting ever sold at auction. The sale marks the most expensive work ever sold by Sothebys and sparked a lively bidding war involving at least six parties. The art market is thriving, with high-profile sales and a surge in collector interest.The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.