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Carved by some of the most renowned sculptors of the 20th century, here are some of the priciest sculptures ever sold at auctions.
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Sold for: $70.7 million (2015)
The Tête is a part of 27 known sculptures by Amedeo Modigliani, inspired by the geometric forms of African sculptures.
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Sold for: $71 million (2018)
Constantin Brâncuși carved the Portrait of Nancy Cunard in 1932, inspired by Nancy Cunard, a British heiress and a prominent figure in the 1920s in the US.
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Sold for: $78.4 million (2021)
The sculpture draws from Alberto Giacometti’s experiences during WW2. It symbolises the absurdity, anguish and alienation of humanity.
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Sold for: $91 million (2019)
Jeff Koons’ stainless steel rabbit melds a minimalist sheen with a cartoonish style.
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Sold for: $101 million (2014)
It depicts a goddess balancing on a chariot. Alberto Giacometti said the image came to him in a dream.
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Sold for: $104.3 million (2010)
The Walking Man I by Alberto Giacometti depicts a bronze male figure mid-stride, depicting humanity’s struggle and will to progress.
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Sold for: $141.3 million (2015)
Also known as The Man with the Finger, it was sculpted by Alberto Giacometti in 1947, after WW2, in a single night.
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