Klimt's 'Portrait of Elisabeth Lederer' Sells for $236M

Portrait of Elisabeth Lederer by Gustav Klimt sells for record-breaking $236.4 million, surpassing expectations and becoming the second most expensive artwork ever sold at auction. The painting, looted by Nazis and nearly destroyed, has a dramatic history and was part of Estée Lauder heir Leonard A. Lauders collection before the sale. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.