Monet painting fetches $35M at auction

By Agence France-Presse

May 17, 2024 12:29 am

NEW YORK – A painting by Claude Monet sold for nearly $35 million at auction on Wednesday, Sotheby's said, marking a solid start to New York's spring art sales.

Both Sotheby's and rival auction house Christie's launched their spring season on Monday. Though the global art market softened last year, strong sales in London and Paris have sparked optimism for 2024.

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