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The Top Lots of 2019

By Sotheby's
2019 was a momentous year at auction which saw the record fall for a work by Claude Monet whose Meules, a vibrant haystack painting from 1890 set a new record for the artist at an astonishing $110.7 million. But that was far from the only headline in a year that also saw A Rare and Exquisite Fancy Vivid Purplish Pink Diamond and Diamond Ring sell for $19.9 million. Here are the top lots by category from 2019.

Contemporary Art

Impressionist & Modern Art

Old Master Paintings

Jewelry

Watches

The Top 25 Lots of 2019

New Artist Records Achieved in 2019

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