Wednesday Weekly: Monet's Iris sets record at €50 million

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Wednesday Weekly: Monet's Iris sets record at €50 million
Digest Newsletter · Oct 28, 2026
Wednesday Weekly: Monet's Iris sets record at €50 million

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€50 million — Monet's Iris sold for €50 million at a Paris auction, setting a new record.

Photography

Photography

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