Claude Monet: 'Iris' becomes most expensive artwork sold at auction in France

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Cover image: Claude Monet: 'Iris' becomes most expensive artwork sold at auction in France © France 24 Claude Monet: 'Iris' becomes most expensive artwork sold at auction in France "Iris," a monumental painting by Impressionist Claude Monet, sold for 50 million euros ($56 million) in Paris on Thursday, becoming the most expensive artwork ever sold at auction in France. French authorities call for videos of looting to identify rioters Art: Claude Monet's 'Iris' fetches 50M euros at Paris auction UN searches for new Secretary-General as Antonio Guterres term comes to an end Netanyahu orders West Bank closure as attack wounds Israelis before election French mayors analyze the political crisis as new protests are expected Politics in 'materialist terms': Gen Z in Albania, Italy, France and India protesting for 'fairness' Major protests in France: French shop owners brace for more unrest NYT reports plans for fresh strikes on Iran after the US midterm elections Ivory Coast: Children face serious health risks from lead in paint © 2026 Copyright France 24 - All rights reserved. France 24 is not responsible for the content of external websites.

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