{"id":2095069,"date":"2023-11-09T11:57:02","date_gmt":"2023-11-09T16:57:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/picasso-painting-sells-for-139-million-most-valuable-art-auctioned-this-year\/"},"modified":"2023-11-09T11:58:47","modified_gmt":"2023-11-09T16:58:47","slug":"picasso-painting-sells-for-139-million-most-valuable-art-auctioned-this-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/picasso-painting-sells-for-139-million-most-valuable-art-auctioned-this-year\/","title":{"rendered":"Picasso painting sells for $139 million, most valuable art auctioned this year"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fpicasso-painting-sells-for-139-million-most-valuable-art-auctioned-this-year%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2095069&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p><!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\"><br \/>\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><html><body><\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p><span class=\"text__text__1FZLe text__dark-grey__3Ml43 text__regular__2N1Xr text__small__1kGq2\" data-testid=\"Text\">By <\/span>Ben Kellerman<\/p>\n<p>4:43 AM UTC \u2013 November\u200d 9, 2023<\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-1663871513696-art-3\" style=\"min-width: 320px; min-height: 50px; text-align: center;\">  \t<script>  \t\tgoogletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1663871513696-art-3'); });  \t<\/script>  <\/div>\n<div class=\"ad-slot__ad-label\">Advertisement<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Pablo Picasso\u2019s 1932 painting \u201cFemme a la Montre\u201d is \u2062displayed at an auction at Sotheby\u2019s, in \u200cNew York City, U.S., November 8, 2023. REUTERS\/Ben Kellerman<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><h2>New \u200cYork Auction Sets Record \u200cwith Picasso&#8217;s &#8220;Femme\u2064 \u00e0 la montre&#8221;<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>The art world was\u200c captivated as Pablo Picasso&#8217;s iconic 1932 painting, &#8220;Femme \u00e0 la montre,&#8221; sold for a\u2064 staggering $139 million at a Sotheby&#8217;s\u200d auction in New\u2062 York City. This remarkable sale not \u2064only solidified the painting&#8217;s status as the most valuable artwork sold at an auction this year, but it also showcased the thriving art market during\u2063 the city&#8217;s fall art auction season.<\/p>\n<p><h3>A Symbol of \u2063Picasso&#8217;s Genius<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Femme\u200c \u00e0 la montre,&#8221; which translates to &#8220;Woman with a Watch&#8221; in\u200b English, is \u2062a mesmerizing \u2062portrait of Picasso&#8217;s lover, Marie-Th\u00e9r\u00e8se Walter. The painting depicts her seated in a regal chair against a vibrant blue backdrop, with \u2063the titular wristwatch serving as a prominent motif. This theme of watches can also\u2062 be found in Picasso&#8217;s artwork\u2062 featuring\u2064 his wife, Olga Khokhlova.<\/p>\n<p><h3>A Love Story Unveiled<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<p>The story behind the painting adds another layer of intrigue. Walter was just 17 years old when she \u200bmet the 45-year-old Picasso in Paris. Despite his marriage to Khokhlova, the two embarked \u2064on a secret relationship, with Walter \u2063becoming a muse for many of Picasso&#8217;s works. In fact, another painting featuring Walter, &#8220;Femme nue couch\u00e9e,&#8221; sold for $67.5 million at auction in 2022.<\/p>\n<p><h3>A Turning Point\u2063 in \u2062Picasso&#8217;s Career<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Femme \u00e0 la montre&#8221; was \u200bcreated during a\u200d pivotal year \u2063in Picasso&#8217;s\u2063 artistic journey. At the age of\u2064 50, Picasso was already a renowned figure in the art world. However, he faced criticism from those who questioned his relevance in the modern era. This painting was his response, a bold statement that silenced his critics\u200d and solidified his position as an artist of the \u200dfuture.<\/p>\n<p><h3>A \u200dRemarkable \u2064Journey<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<p>The painting&#8217;s journey to the auction \u200dblock is equally fascinating.\u2063 Emily Fisher Landau, a late philanthropist, acquired the artwork \u200cin 1968 and proudly displayed it in her \u200bManhattan apartment. Now, after more than five decades,\u2062 an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/picasso-painting-sells-for-139-million-most-valuable-art-auctioned-this-year\/\" title=\"Picasso painting sells for 9 million, most valuable art auctioned this year\">anonymous buyer emerged victorious<\/a> in\u200d a heated bidding war, securing this masterpiece for their collection.<\/p>\n<p>Reporting by Ben Kellerman; Editing by Rod Nickel<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"rc-widget-10bad2\" data-rc-widget data-widget-host=\"habitat\" data-endpoint=\"\/\/trends.revcontent.com\" data-widget-id=\"278641\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"dpsp-share-text\" style=\"margin-bottom:10px\"> \t\t \t\tShare this post!\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>with Rep. \u200bRalph Norman<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>with Dr. Pierre Kory<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>with \u2064Dustin Olson<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>with Leo Hohmann<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>Amazon to invest millions in Olympus LLM model to rival OpenAI and Alphabet.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>Meta said in \u200ba blog \u200dpost it would require advertisers to disclose\u2062 if their altered or created ads.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>China\u2019s ByteDance, the parent of short video app TikTok, is \u200boffering to buy back shares from its employees\u200c outside the United \u200bStates.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>US watchdog proposes rules for Big Tech payments and digital wallets, aiming for \u200cconsumer safeguards.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> rnrn  <\/p>\n<h2> What\u200c factors contribute to the enduring appeal and high value of \u200cPicasso&#8217;s artwork, as seen in the record-breaking sale of &#8220;Femme \u00e0 la montre&#8221;?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  \u2063 E time, Picasso was experimenting with a new style known as the &#8220;neoclassical period,&#8221; \u200dwhich emphasized classical themes and forms. This painting\u2064 showcases Picasso&#8217;s ability to combine classical elements with his own unique style, creating a timeless piece of art.<\/p>\n<p>The \u2063record-breaking sale of &#8220;Femme\u2063 \u00e0 la montre&#8221; is a testament to the enduring appeal of Picasso&#8217;s work. His ability to capture the \u2063essence of his subjects and\u200c convey emotion through\u200b his brushstrokes continues to resonate with art\u200c collectors and enthusiasts around\u2062 the world. The \u2063painting&#8217;s price tag reflects not only its artistic merit but also its status \u200das a\u2062 highly sought-after piece of art history.<\/p>\n<p>The success of \u2062the auction also\u200b underscores the strength of the art\u2064 market in New York City. Despite\u2062 economic challenges \u200dand the ongoing \u2063COVID-19\u2063 pandemic,\u2062 art collectors are still willing to invest significant sums of money in valuable works of art. The fall auction\u200c season in the city has \u2064been particularly successful, with several high-profile sales and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/climbing-gas-prices-reach-new-record-as-california-nears-6-average\/\" title=\"Climbing Gas Prices Reach New Record As California Nears  Average\">record-breaking prices<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The sale of &#8220;Femme \u00e0 la montre&#8221; serves \u2064as a reminder of the power of art to captivate and inspire. It is a testament\u200c to \u200cthe enduring legacy of Picasso \u200band his contributions to the world of art. As collectors and enthusiasts eagerly await\u200d the next great masterpiece to hit the auction block, it is clear that art will continue to hold a special place in \u200bour society.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, the sale of Picasso&#8217;s &#8220;Femme \u00e0 la montre&#8221; at a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/bidenflation-truck-trailers-and-shipping-see-record-breaking-price-hikes\/\" title=\"Bidenflation: Truck Trailers and Shipping See Record-Breaking Price Hikes\">record-breaking price<\/a> is a significant event in the art world. It highlights the ongoing popularity of Picasso&#8217;s work and the strength of\u200c the art\u2063 market in New \u2064York City. This painting \u200bserves as a symbol of Picasso&#8217;s genius and his ability to create timeless and captivating pieces of art. As the art\u200d world continues to \u2064evolve, it is exciting to see what masterpieces will emerge and captivate audiences in the future.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pablo Picasso&#8217;s 1932 artwork &#8220;Femme \u00e0 la montre&#8221; fetched over $139 million at a New York auction held by Sotheby&#8217;s.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1911,"featured_media":2095070,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[542],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2095069","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-oann"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2095069","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1911"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2095069"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2095069\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2095070"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2095069"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2095069"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2095069"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}