Das Bild "La corde sensible" von Rene Magritte kam auf umgerechnet fast 17

Millionen Euro. Das war laut Christie's der bisher höchste Auktionspreis für ein

Magritte-Werk

http://derstandard.at/2000053435587/Nach-Auktion-in-London-Millionenregen-

fuer-Gegenwartskunst-in-Siegen

Magritte, who received recognition for his work later in his life, reportedly

described his paintings by saying: “My painting is visible images which conceal

nothing; they evoke mystery and, indeed, when one sees one of my pictures, one

asks oneself this simple question, ‘What does that mean?’ It does not mean

anything, because mystery means nothing, it is unknowable.”

“La Corde Sensible” was painted by the artist in 1960 and gifted to his wife. It

shows a crystal champagne glass in a lush river plain with mountains at a distance.

A white frothy cloud appears to be settled on top of the glass. It was later sold by

the couple and has been a part of a private collection in Belgium, his country of

origin, since 1990, the AP reported.

“Heartstrings,” at almost 4 feet by 5 feet, is reportedly one of the largest works in

oil by the painter

http://www.ibtimes.com/art-auctions-2017-magrittes-la-corde-sensible-be-offered-

christies-estimated-175m-2487589

Magritte-La corde sensible