The Remarkable Story of Klimt’s Portrait of Elisabeth Lederer

Portrait of Elisabeth Lederer, 1914-1916, Gustav Klimt, Sold at Sotheby's New York, November 18, 2025

The Remarkable Story of Klimt’s Portrait of Elisabeth Lederer In November 2025, Gustav Klimt’s Portrait of Elisabeth Lederer (also known as Bildnis Elisabeth Lederer) made headlines when it sold at Sotheby’s New York for US$236.4 million, becoming one of the most expensive modern artworks ever sold at auction. Beyond the staggering price, the painting embodies a […]