The famous picture of Klimt was bought for a record amount by the owner of the cosmetic empire
One of the most famous paintings of the 20th century, the Golden Adele Gustav Klimt, was bought for $ 135 million Ronald S. Lauder, the owner of the cosmetic empire. Thus, a new absolute record for a picturesque work is set. Previously, Pablo Picasso “Boy with a Pipe”, sold at Sotheby's for $ 104.1 million in 2004, was considered the most expensive picture, Lenta.ru reports. Lauder acquired the Golden Adele from the 90-year-old Maria Altman, niece Adele Bloch-Bauer living in the United States.