CLEAN : Twombly Bacon top Christie's $448mn auction in NY

CLEAN : Twombly Bacon top Christie's $448mn auction in NY

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Arts, Business, Social Studies

11th - 12th Grade

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The video transcript covers an auction event, highlighting various sales and bids, including a top lot painting by Cy Twombly that sold for $52 million. The total sale amounted to over $400 million, featuring works from notable collections such as the Jerry and Emily Spiegel Collection. The transcript also mentions several artists and collections, providing insights into the art world and auction dynamics.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the initial bids mentioned in the auction?

$23,200,000

$47,000,000

$2,000,000

$1,000,000

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following topics was mentioned alongside the auction details?

Subjective noise estimation

Art restoration techniques

Auction house history

Famous art forgeries

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the title of the top lot painting sold in the auction?

The Starry Night

Leda and The Swan

The Persistence of Memory

Girl with a Pearl Earring

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much did the top lot painting sell for?

$60 million

$52 million

$40 million

$70 million

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the total sale amount for the auction?

Over $600 million

Over $500 million

Over $400 million

Over $300 million