Pablo Picasso’s 1932 painting “Woman with a Watch” has fetched $139.3 million at an auction by Sotheby’s in New York, marking the second-highest price ever achieved for the artist’s work. The painting portrays one of Picasso’s muses, French painter Marie-Therese Walter, seated against a blue background. The artwork was part of a collection owned by art patron Emily Fisher Landau, who passed away this year. The most expensive Picasso painting to sell at auction remains “Les femmes d’Alger,” which fetched $179.3 million in 2015.
The sale of Picasso’s “Woman with a Watch” for $139.3 million highlights the enduring appeal and value of Picasso’s works in the art market. This painting, depicting one of Picasso’s significant muses, Marie-Therese Walter, is part of a larger collection showcasing the artistic legacy of Emily Fisher Landau. It underscores the continued demand for iconic pieces from celebrated artists, making them highly sought after by collectors and investors alike. Picasso’s influence on modern art remains profound, and his works continue to command top prices at auctions worldwide.
