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Monet Sale Sets a French Auction Record

The final price exceeds the upper estimate.

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Source: Reuters, 2026-10-23.

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Read and understand · 1/2Which comparison is supported by the figures?

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It exceeded the upper estimate. €50 million is above €30 million.

Clue: Reuters reported that Monet's Iris fetched €50 million on Thursday, surpassing its €22 million–€30 million estimate.

Read and understand · 2/2Which claim would overstate the reported record?

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It was the highest auction price worldwide. A French record is not necessarily a global record.

Clue: Sotheby's described it as the highest auction price for an artwork in France. The geographical limit matters: the report does not call it a global auction record.

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The location limits the claim. It was a record for auctions in France, not necessarily worldwide.

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