Rene Magritte's 'The Empire of Light' sold for $121.2 million at Christie's, marking the highest price ever paid for a Surrealist work at auction.
The intense 10-minute bidding duel between two telephone bidders illustrates the fierce competition and high demand for Magritte's work, exemplifying his growing market significance.
Magritte's achievement places him among an exclusive group of artists who have sold works for over $100 million, highlighting his elevated status in the art world.
The painting sold is part of a collection from Mica Ertegun and is considered one of the best representations of Magritte’s enigmatic style.
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