Leonora Carrington's Surrealist Masterpiece Sells for Record $28M

The 1945 painting 'Les Distractions de Dagobert' sets a new auction record for the British-born artist, reflecting a growing recognition of women in surrealism.

• The painting sold for $28 million at Sotheby’s in New York, far exceeding its presale estimate.
• Eduardo F. Costantini, founder of the Museum of Latin American Art of Buenos Aires, was the winning bidder.
• This sale marks a significant milestone for Carrington, whose previous auction record was $3.2 million.
• The artwork is celebrated as a defining piece of Carrington's career and a key work in surrealist art.
• The sale highlights a broader cultural shift toward recognizing previously overlooked female surrealists.

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