Romania: Sculpture by Romania’s Constantin Brâncu?i sold for record sum at (…)

May 19, 2026

Sculpture by Romania’s Constantin Brâncu?i sold for record sum at Christie's auction
May 19, 2026

Sculpture by Romania’s Constantin Brâncu?i sold for record sum at Christie's auction.

Update: Constantin Brâncu?i’s “Danaida” became the second most expensive sculpture in auction history, bringing in USD 107.6 million and (…)

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