World Auction Record set for Henri Matisse sculpture at $48.8 Million at Christie's

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Henri Matisse's monumental sculpture Nu de dos, 4 état (Back IV) was the night's top lot at Christie's Impressionist and Modern Art Evening sale on November 3rd, setting a record for the artist at $48,802,500 (£30,257,550/€34,649,775) — surpassing its top estimate of $35 million. The occasion marked the first time in history that a work from the artist's celebrated Back series has ever come to auction.

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  • @Movielunatic truly.

  • a game only played by the filthy rich.

  • tangible assets will always have a value:

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  • no expensive investing

  • Expensive fun ;)

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