Monet Painting Sells for Record 10.2 Million Euros in France
Claude Monet’s 1901 masterpiece, Vétheuil, Effect of the Morning, was sold at auction in Paris for nearly 10.2 million euros, establishing a new record for the artist’s work sold within France. The sale, conducted by Sotheby’s on April 16, 2026, followed an intense ten-minute bidding war involving collectors from around the world. Another significant work by Monet, The Islands of Port-Villez (1883), was also sold during the same event for 6.45 million euros, including fees. Both paintings had remained in private collections for approximately a century before being offered to the public, exceeding their pre-sale estimates significantly. Aurélie Vandevoorde of Sotheby’s highlighted the global enthusiasm for Impressionist art sold near its place of creation. The broader modern and contemporary art auction achieved a total of 35 million euros, surpassing initial estimates. Other notable sales included works by Marc Chagall and Lucio Fontana. This event underscores the enduring market value of Impressionist masterpieces and marks a significant milestone in the French art auction landscape, distinct from global records set in New York.
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Monet Painting Sells for Record 10.2 Million Euros in France
Claude Monet’s 1901 masterpiece, Vétheuil, Effect of the Morning, was sold at auction in Paris for nearly 10.2 million euros, establishing a new record for the artist’s work sold within France. The sale, conducted by Sotheby’s on April 16, 2026, followed an intense ten-minute bidding war involving collectors from around the world. Another significant work by Monet, The Islands of Port-Villez (1883), was also sold during the same event for 6.45 million euros, including fees. Both paintings had remained in private collections for approximately a century before being offered to the public, exceeding their pre-sale estimates significantly. Aurélie Vandevoorde of Sotheby’s highlighted the global enthusiasm for Impressionist art sold near its place of creation. The broader modern and contemporary art auction achieved a total of 35 million euros, surpassing initial estimates. Other notable sales included works by Marc Chagall and Lucio Fontana. This event underscores the enduring market value of Impressionist masterpieces and marks a significant milestone in the French art auction landscape, distinct from global records set in New York.
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