Frida Kahlo's Self-Portrait Sells for Record $54.7M

The Dream (The Bed) self-portrait by Frida Kahlo sold for a staggering $54.7 million, setting a new record for the highest price paid for a work by a female artist. This powerful painting, depicting Kahlo asleep in a bed among clouds, surpasses the previous record set by Georgia OKeeffes Jimson Weed/White Flower No. 1. The painting, which was last exhibited publicly in the late 1990s, has been requested for upcoming exhibitions in major cities. Kahlos enduring impact and significance in the art world are highlighted by this record-breaking sale. DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global local news network. Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.