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Two Claude Monet Seine paintings sell at Paris auction, one sets €10.2 million French record

market-auction · 2026-04-17

A Claude Monet painting achieved a record €10.2 million sale in France during a Paris auction. This sale established the highest price ever paid for a Monet artwork within the country. The auction featured two paintings by the Impressionist master, both depicting the Seine River near his Giverny home. Created twenty years apart, these works capture distinct moments along the river's course. Their sale highlights sustained collector demand for Monet's landscapes. The auction took place in Paris, continuing the city's role as a major hub for Impressionist art transactions.

Key facts

  • Claude Monet painting sold for €10.2 million
  • Record price for a Monet artwork in France
  • Two Monet paintings were sold at auction
  • Paintings depict the Seine River near Giverny
  • Paintings were created twenty years apart
  • Auction occurred in Paris
  • Sale demonstrates strong market for Monet's work
  • Works are landscapes featuring the Seine

Entities

Artists

  • Claude Monet

Locations

  • Paris
  • France
  • Giverny

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