Summary
A Picasso painting called "Bust of a Woman with a Flowered Hat" sold for about $37 million at an auction in Paris. The painting, which features his muse Dora Maar, had not been seen by the public for over 80 years. It was part of Picasso's "Woman in a Hat" series and became the most expensive artwork auctioned in France this year.
Key Facts
- The Picasso painting sold for about $37 million at an auction in Paris.
- The artwork is titled "Bust of a Woman with a Flowered Hat."
- Dora Maar, a longtime muse of Picasso, is depicted in the painting.
- The painting had been hidden from the public for over 80 years.
- It was part of the "Woman in a Hat" series by Picasso.
- The auction took place at the Drouot auction house.
- The sale price was the highest for any artwork in France this year.
- Although the sale surpassed expectations, it was not the most expensive Picasso sold at auction.
