Summary
Frida Kahlo's painting "El sueño (La cama)" is expected to sell for up to $60 million at an auction, potentially becoming the most expensive piece by a female or Latin American artist. Sotheby’s will auction the painting in New York on November 20, after displaying it in various international cities.
Key Facts
- Frida Kahlo's painting "El sueño (La cama)" could sell for $40 to $60 million.
- If sold for the estimated price, it would be the most expensive work by a female or Latin American artist.
- Sotheby’s will conduct the auction on November 20 in New York.
- The painting was exhibited in London, Abu Dhabi, Hong Kong, and Paris before the auction.
- The current record for a female artist's work is held by Georgia O'Keeffe's painting.
- In Mexico, Frida Kahlo's artwork is considered a national treasure and can't be sold or destroyed.
- The skeleton in the painting is inspired by Mexican traditions and personal items Kahlo owned.
