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Claude Monet: 'Iris' becomes most expensive artwork sold at auction in France

"Iris," a monumental painting by Impressionist Claude Monet, sold for 50 million euros ($56 million) in Paris on Thursday, becoming the most expensive artwork ever sold at auction in France.

23 Oct 2026, 11:52 UTC

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Art: Claude Monet's 'Iris' fetches 50M euros at Paris auction

"Iris," a monumental painting by Impressionist Claude Monet, sold for 50 million euros ($56 million) including buyer fees in Paris on Thursday, has become the most expensive artwork ever sold at auction in France.

23 Oct 2026, 10:51 UTC