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Claude Monet's 'Iris' becomes most expensive artwork sold at auction in France, Sotheby's says - Reuters

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The sale of Monet's "Iris" for $85 million has surpassed expectations, becoming the most expensive artwork ever sold at auction in France. This marks a significant milestone for the artist and his legacy.

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Monet's "Iris" is part of a series of paintings created by the artist in the 1890s.: Monet's "Iris" is part of a series of paintings created by the artist in the 1890s.
The sale marks a significant milestone for the artist and his legacy.: The sale marks a significant milestone for the artist and his legacy.
The piece is estimated to fetch up to $100 million, setting a new record for the highest…: The piece is estimated to fetch up to $100 million, setting a new record for the highest price achieved at a public auction.

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Claude Monet's 'Iris' becomes most expensive artwork sold at auction in France, Sotheby's says    Reuters

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Monet's "Iris" is part of a series of paintings created by the artist in the 1890s.: Monet's "Iris" is part of a series of paintings created by the artist in the 1890s.
The sale marks a significant milestone for the artist and his legacy.: The sale marks a significant milestone for the artist and his legacy.
The piece is estimated to fetch up to $100 million, setting a new record for the highest…: The piece is estimated to fetch up to $100 million, setting a new record for the highest price achieved at a public auction.

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Monet's "Iris" is part of a series of paintings created by the artist in the 1890s.: Monet's "Iris" is part of a series of paintings created by the artist in the 1890s.
The sale marks a significant milestone for the artist and his legacy.: The sale marks a significant milestone for the artist and his legacy.
The piece is estimated to fetch up to $100 million, setting a new record for the highest…: The piece is estimated to fetch up to $100 million, setting a new record for the highest price achieved at a public auction.

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Claude Monet's 'Iris' becomes most expensive artwork sold at auction in France, Sotheby's says - Reuters

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