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Frida Kahlo painting sells for record $54.7m

Frida Kahlo painting sells for record $54.7m

Summary

A self-portrait by Frida Kahlo, titled "The dream," has been sold for $54.7 million at auction. This sale sets a new record for the most expensive artwork by a female artist.

Key Facts

  • The painting is called "The dream."
  • Frida Kahlo created this artwork in 1940.
  • The painting sold for $54.7 million.
  • This sale price is a new record for a female artist's work at an auction.
  • Frida Kahlo was a well-known Mexican artist.

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