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Jackson Pollock painting sells for record $181m at auction

Jackson Pollock painting sells for record $181m at auction

The Abstract Expressionist's Number 7A, 1948 painting is now his most expensive artwork ever sold at auction.

May 19, 2026 at 09:59 AM Original source
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Key People

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Constantin BrancusiCelebrity

Brancusi was a Romanian artist known for his influential sculptures.

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Jackson PollockCelebrity

Pollock was a major figure in the abstract expressionist art movement.

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SI NewhouseExecutive

SI Newhouse was a media magnate whose collection included the sold painting.

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new york New York, United States USA

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abstract expressionism art auction art history Christie's jackson pollock number 7a record sale

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Jackson Pollock painting sells for record $181m at auction
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The Abstract Expressionist's Number 7A, 1948 painting is now his most expensive artwork ever sold at auction.

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