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Monet Sale Sets a French Auction Record

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

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.

Source: Reuters, 2026-10-23. https://www.marketscreener.com/news/claude-monet-s-iris-becomes-most-expensive-artwork-sold-at-auction-in-france-sotheby-s-says-ce785cded08ef22d

Read and practise

1. Which comparison is supported by the figures?

   1. It exceeded the upper estimate
   2. It matched the lower estimate
   3. It fell below the estimate

2. Which claim would overstate the reported record?

   1. It set a French auction record
   2. It was the highest auction price worldwide
   3. The price exceeded the estimate

Your turn

Rewrite the record claim accurately in your own words.

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