Men in Her Life (painting) Men in Her Life (painting) Men in Her Life is a 1962 painting by Andy Warhol. It is a black and white painting inspired by the life of Elizabeth Taylor, a seven foot tall creation of the artist. It is a series of photos picturing the most important men in the life of Elizabeth Taylor, including her third husband Mike Todd and her future husband Eddie Fisher. The painting was sold for $63.4 million in 2010 by Phillips de Pury & Co. The final sum was a surprise even for the organizers, which evaluated the painting at 40 million dollars
Ida Reading a Letter often painted by Hammershoi in this period. Hammershoi's work was well received at an exhibition in London in 2008, which revived international interest in his work. This painting was purchased from the artist himself by Edmund Henriques and remained in the hands of his descendents until appearing on the art market in 1984. It was sold 11 June 2012 at Sotheby's London for the record-breaking price of £1.7 million. Ida Reading a Letter Ida Reading a Letter is an 1899 painting by Vilhelm Hammershøi. It is an example of a work inspired by Dutch Golden Age painting and is currently