Men in Her Life (painting)
1962 painting by Andy Warhol From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Men in Her Life is a 1962 painting by Andy Warhol. It is a black and white painting inspired by the life of Elizabeth Taylor,[1] a seven foot tall creation of the artist.
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| Artist | Andy Warhol |
| Year | 1962 |
| Dimensions | 214.6 cm × 211.5 cm (84.5 in × 83.3 in) |
| Location | Private collection |
Painting style
It is a series of photos picturing the most important men in the life of Elizabeth Taylor,[2] including her third husband Mike Todd and her future husband Eddie Fisher.
History and price
The painting was sold for $63,362,500 in 2010 by Phillips de Pury & Co.[3] The final sum was a surprise even for the organizers, which evaluated the painting at 40 million dollars initially. The name of the buyer was not disclosed to the public - though it has been reported to be Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani.[4]
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References
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