Rene Magritte's painting, Empire of Light, shattered auction records by selling for over $121 million, far exceeding its initial $95 million valuation and previous records.
After a tense ten-minute bidding war at Christie's, the surrealist painting Empire of Light sold for $121,160,000, achieving the highest price for a Magritte piece ever.
Empire of Light is part of a series showcasing the juxtaposition of light and dark by the Belgian artist, compelling viewers with its striking imagery.
Mica Ertegun, whose collection included the auctioning Empire of Light, was a significant figure in the art world and widow of Atlantic Records' founder Ahmet Ertegun.
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