A 1940 self-portrait by Frida Kahlo, titled “El sueño (La cama),” sold for $54.7 million at a Sotheby’s auction, setting a record for the highest price for a work by a female artist. This sale surpassed the previous record held by Georgia O’Keeffe and Kahlo’s own auction record. The painting, depicting Kahlo asleep in a bed surrounded by vivid imagery, reflects her personal struggles and resilience. Concerns have been raised about the potential for the artwork to vanish from public view after its sale.
