Frida Kahlo self-portrait painting sells for record-breaking $34.9 million at auction

The sale was a record for a Latin American artist.

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Frida Kahlo was married to Mexican artist Diego Rivera, who previously held the record for the most expensive artwork from Latin America. Rivera's 'The Rivals,' was sold for $9.76 million in a 2019 auction. During her lifetime, the Mexican artist was never able to make a living through her paintings, and only had two gallery shows while she was still alive, Ankori said.

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