The 17 minute bidding started at $40 million before landing on $59 million ($65.5 million with fees).
The painting was part of the collection of late beauty industry entrepreneur Sydell Miller.
This was the first time the piece had come up for auction.
Claude Monet’s Nympheas netted $59 million (USD) during Sotheby’s autumn art sale in New York City on Monday, November 18, Reuters reports.
The 17 minute bidding started at $40 million before landing on $59 million ($65.5 million with fees).
The painting was part of the collection of late beauty industry entrepreneur Sydell Miller.
This was the first time the piece had come up for auction.
