€34m Matisse

A SIX-FOOT Henri Matisse bronze of a nude woman seen from behind was sold for over $48 million (€34m) in New York City, a record auction price for the artist’s work.

€34m Matisse
Fri, 05 Nov, 2010 - 00:00

Christie’s said Back IV was purchased by Gagosian Gallery.

The price included the buyer’s premium. It had been estimated to bring in $25m to $35m.

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