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Monet painting sold for 50 million sets record at an auction in France
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Author: publico@publico.pt
Source published: 23/10/2026, 10:02:50 UTC
Briefing created: 23/10/2026, 11:54:17 UTC
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Briefings
A painting by Monet from the late period was sold for 50 million euros at a French auction, setting a new record. The work is obscure but highly contested, with the auctioneer's description of it being 'intensely disputed' and reaching an 'impressive value' without further details.
Key points
- A Monet painting from the late period was sold for 50 million euros at a French auction.
- The painting is obscure but highly contested, with the auctioneer describing it as 'intensely disputed' and reaching an 'impressive value'.
Context
This is a French auction record involving Monet's late-period work, though specific artist, date, or provenance details are not provided in the source.
Limitations
Evidence is extremely sparse, offering no artist name, date, or provenance. The auctioneer's description of the painting being 'intensely disputed' and reaching an 'impressive value' is a qualitative assessment rather than a quantitative figure. The source does not specify the auction house, date, or currency beyond euros.
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