In a historic art auction in New York, a masterpiece by Gustav Klimt and a unique golden toilet captured the attention of art enthusiasts and collectors, fetching unprecedented prices.
The painting, depicting ‚Bildnis Elisabeth Lederer,‘ the daughter of an industrialist, was sold for a staggering $236.4 million, setting records both for Klimt’s work and for the renowned auction house, Sotheby’s.
Simultaneously, a golden toilet crafted from 18-karat gold, created by the artist Maurizio Cattelan known for his eccentric sculptures, was auctioned for an impressive $12.1 million.
Gustav Klimt, a prominent figure in the Viennese Art Nouveau movement, continues to be celebrated as one of the most significant representatives of the era.
The auction, held at Sotheby’s new headquarters in Manhattan, drew widespread attention for the extraordinary prices achieved for these iconic pieces of art.
The successful bids for Klimt’s masterpiece and Cattelan’s golden toilet set new benchmarks in the art world, solidifying their places in history and sparking conversations about the value of artistic expression.
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