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Magritte's Surreal Masterpiece Fetches Record $121M at Auction

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Magritte's Surreal Masterpiece Fetches Record $121M at Auction
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René Magritte's painting 'L'empire des lumières' sold for over $121 million at a Christie's auction in New York, setting a new record for the Surrealist artist. The 1954 artwork, known for its juxtaposition of night and day, was part of the late Mica Ertegun's collection. The sale comes amid a slowdown in global art sales, highlighting the unique market dynamics when iconic works are auctioned. Other notable sales included works by Ed Ruscha, Max Ernst, and David Hockney.

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  1. René Magritte’s ‘L’empire des lumières’ sells for record $121 million  CNN
  2. Magritte, Master of Surrealism, Joins the $100 Million Dollar Club  The New York Times
  3. Magritte Painting Sells for $121 Million, Setting Auction Record  Bloomberg
  4. René Magritte Painting Sells for a Record-Breaking $121.2 Million  The Wall Street Journal
  5. $1.6 Billion Worth of Art Goes Under the Hammer in New York—and More Art Industry News  artnet News

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