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Frida Kahlo's Portrait Aims for Record Auction Price

11/18/2025

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Frida Kahlo's self-portrait will be auctioned in New York on November 20 and could set the highest price for a female artist, surpassing Georgia O’Keeffe.
Experts say the painting is valued between $40 million and $60 million, a figure that still trails records held by male artists.
Experts attribute the gender valuation gap to misogyny, ageism, and the dominance of male-led institutions, highlighting ongoing disparities and the need for advocacy.

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Frida Kahlo's self-portrait will be auctioned in New York on November 20 and could set the highest price for a female artist, surpassing Georgia O’Keeffe.
Experts say the painting is valued between $40 million and $60 million, a figure that still trails records held by male artists.
Experts attribute the gender valuation gap to misogyny, ageism, and the dominance of male-led institutions, highlighting ongoing disparities and the need for advocacy.