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The painting "Femme a la montre" by French artist Pablo Picasso in 1932, is on display during a media preview of Sotheby's auction, in London, Friday, Oct. 6, 2023.

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Video. Picasso sells for €130 million and breaks 2023 art auction record

Updated: 09/11/2023 - 13:39 GMT+1

'Femme à la montre' sold for €130 million and is the second most expensive painting ever sold by Picasso.

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