Art & Collecting
Monet's 'Iris' Sells for $56.2 Million, Setting French Auction Record at Sotheby's Paris
Claude Monet's 'Iris' sold for €50 million ($56.2 million) at Sotheby's Paris, setting a new record for the most expensive artwork ever sold at auction in France. The monumental canvas, unseen for a century, significantly surpassed its pre-sale estimate, highlighting the value of rarity and provenance.
Marcus Dubois·October 23, 2026
