Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich acquired the painting “the Scream” by Norwegian artist Edvard Munch, paying for it $120 million On the purchase announced the Telegram channel Sotheby’s Life.
According to the source, Abramovich bought the only one of the four paintings, which were kept in a private collection. Other details of the deal are not specified.
“Scream” series of paintings Norwegian expressionist Edvard Munch, written between 1893 and 1910. They depict a human figure screaming in the background of the red sky.
the Only version of the story, which is in private hands, made with pastels. The last eight years, this painting was owned by American investor Leon black, who purchased it at a Sotheby’s auction in may 2012 for $120 million Painting is among the ten most expensive paintings in the world.
Earlier it became known that Roman Abramovich purchased in Israel, Villa for $64.5 million Deal was a record in the real estate market of the country, and the home of the Russian billionaire most expensive.