Spanish artist Pablo Picasso’s painting ‘Woman with a Clock’ was sold at Sotheby’s for over $139 million. This is stated on the site’s website. to apply auction transactions.
Thus, this became the second most expensive painting by the Spanish artist. It is stated that “Woman with a Clock” was initially estimated at $120 million.
The painting was made by Picasso in 1932 on canvas measuring 130×97. It depicts French model Marie-Therese Walter, who, as the artist’s lover, inspired him to create new works.
in May 2022 reportedIt was learned that Pablo Picasso’s painting “Reclining Nue” (Femme nue couchee), depicting his mistress Marie-Thérèse Walter, was sold at Sotheby’s for 67.5 million dollars. The painting, which became lot number 23, turned out to be the most valuable lot sold that day. The estimated value of the painting was $58.5 million.
The painting was painted in 1932, when Picasso and Marie-Thérèse Walter were living together at Boisgeloup, a secluded chateau near Paris purchased by Picasso. The major paintings and sculptures of Picasso’s surrealism period were created here.
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