The auctioneer at Sotheby’s announced that the Klimt portrait, titled “Elisabeth Lederer,” by the renowned Austrian painter Gustav Klimt, has sold for $236 million. This represents the second-most expensive painting ever sold at auction. The piece, valued at $236 million, is part of a collection of works by Klimt, representing a significant moment in the art market. The sale occurred at Sotheby’s in New York, marking a substantial increase in demand for Klimt’s works. The artwork is currently undergoing appraisal and is expected to be displayed prominently at the museum.
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