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Monet breaks record

Claude Monet鈥檚 鈥淭he Chapel of Our Lady of Grace at Honfleur鈥 became the most expensive painting sold at an auction in China on December 27 at 20.7 million yuan.

A total of 12 pieces were sold during China鈥檚 first sale of Western masterpieces for 52.8 million yuan in Hangzhou, Xiling Yinshe Auction Co said.

The sale also featured a still life 鈥淕iorgio Morandi鈥 that sold for 9.43 million yuan, and Paul Gauguin鈥檚 鈥淭wo Cows under a Tree鈥 for 6.67 million yuan.

In more than 30 sessions, over 4,600 items including calligraphy, inkstones, seals, jade sculptures, paintings, clocks, watches and coins were put up for auction.


 

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