Iris Sets Auction Record: Monet canvas fetches €50mn in Paris; France hails new mark​on October 23, 2026 at 6:51 am

At a Paris auction, Claude Monet’s painting titled Iris fetched an astounding 50 million euros, setting a new record for artwork sold in France. The event not only celebrated this remarkable sale but also marked the centenary of Monet’s passing, with three more of his exquisite paintings featured at the auction. Additionally, Christie’s auction saw impressive sales from a variety of artworks, including several by Monet.