The painting "Generous Planet" by Ukrainian artist Ivan Marchuk was sold at a Sotheby's auction for a record €96,000.
Marchuk announced the sale on his Facebook page.
"The lot has just gone under the hammer for €96,000. A personal auction record at Sotheby’s! The work had been part of a private collection in the United States. Congratulations to the new owner!" Marchuk wrote.
Earlier, Ivan Marchuk revealed that "Generous Planet" was created in New York City.
Generous Planet
Lot Closed
June 2, 03:24 PM EEST
"Today, bidding concludes on the platform of the world's most famous auction house, and my work will find a new home. Every painting, like every person, has its own destiny... 'Generous Planet' could tell many stories about its colorful life overseas. Created in the heart of New York, it spent 32 years comforting and inspiring someone, awakening memories and dreams. That is the calling of art," Marchuk wrote.
