Men in Her Life (painting)

Men in Her Life
ArtistAndy Warhol
Year1962
Dimensions214.6 cm × 211.5 cm (84.5 in × 83.3 in)
LocationPrivate collection

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,[1] a seven foot tall creation of the artist.

Painting style

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It is a series of photos picturing the most important men in the life of Elizabeth Taylor,[2] including her third husband Mike Todd and her future husband Eddie Fisher.

History and price

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The painting was sold for $63,362,500 in 2010 by Phillips de Pury & Co.[3] The final sum was a surprise even for the organizers, which evaluated the painting at 40 million dollars initially. The name of the buyer was not disclosed to the public - though it has been reported to be Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani.[4]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Bloomberg News". Bloomberg. 9 November 2010. Retrieved Nov 9, 2013.
  2. ^ "WARNING: WEBSITE USURPED Men in Her Life". Archived from the original on August 13, 2014. Retrieved 10 August 2014.
  3. ^ "Men in Her Life". Retrieved 29 November 2022.
  4. ^ "Andy Warhol - Men in Her Life 1962".