Sotheby's Auction Highlights Modigliani's Record-Breaking Nude Portrait
Friday, 26 June 2026, 11:27
Sotheby's Sets New Auction Record
The recent Sotheby's auction has rewritten the financial pages with a stunning record sale of an Amedeo Modigliani nude portrait fetching $392.6 million. This event highlighted the escalating prices in the fine art sector, attracting collectors worldwide.
Key Auction Highlights
- Modigliani's nude portrait breaks European auction records
- Freud's nude painting sold for nearly $39 million
- A collection from Joe Lewis featuring 48 works including Picasso and Klimt
Joe Lewis, the former owner of Tottenham Hotspur FC, amassed significant wealth and is now valued at £5.8 billion, showing the intersection of sports ownership and art investment. This auction signals a burgeoning market for high-end artworks.
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