Frida Kahlo Self-Portrait sells for $54.7 million, sets record for female artist
(ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A self-portrait by Mexican artist Frida Kahlo has just set a new auction record, selling for $54.7 million.
The sale marks the highest price ever achieved at auction for a work by a female artist. The previous record was held by the late American painter Georgia O’Keeffe. Kahlo’s vibrant and deeply personal artwork continues to captivate collectors and art enthusiasts worldwide, solidifying her legacy as one of the most influential artists of the 20th century.