One of the most iconic images in art history -- Edvard Munch's "The Scream" -- has become the most expensive artwork ever sold at auction.
During an intense 12 minutes, the 1895 artwork -- a modern symbol of human anxiety -- was sold at Sotheby's in New York City on Wednesday for a record $119,922,500. Neither the buyer's name nor any details about the buyer was released.
The previous record for an artwork sold at auction was $106.5 million for Picasso's "Nude, Green Leaves, and Bust," sold by Christie's in 2010.
Munch's image of a man holding his head and screaming under a streaked, blood-red sky is one of four versions by the Norwegian expressionist painter. The auctioned piece at Sotheby's is the only one left in private hands.
As this is a positive blog, I do not want the express my opinion on this particular business transaction. However, my preferences with regard to modern and contemporary art can be found here.
Hopefully the new - so far anonymous - owner will enjoy his/her new acquisition!
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