$20 Million USD Picasso Portrait Leads Upcoming Christie's Auction

Christie's New York is gearing up to launch its first major evening sale this fall revolving around 20th/21st century art. Leading the lot is a 1941 portrait painting by Pablo Picasso that is expected to sell for $20-$30 million USD. Picasso made the work in his Paris studio during World War II.Titled Femme dans un fauteuil, the work portrays surrealist French photographer Dora Maar, whom Picasso met back in 1936. Picasso's portraits featuring Maar are highly-sought after by collectors. His seat...