Archive · 21 Nov 2025
Frida Kahlo Painting Sets Record for Female Artist
A painting by Frida Kahlo, a famous Mexican artist, was sold for a lot of money at an auction.
This is the most anyone has ever paid for a painting by a woman.
The painting shows Frida sleeping in her bed with plants and a skeleton above her.
Frida Kahlo's 'The Dream (The Bed)' sold for $54.7 million at Sotheby’s in New York
This is the highest price ever paid for a painting by a female artist at auction
The previous record was held by Georgia O'Keeffe's 'Jimson Weed/White Flower No. 1', which sold for $44.4 million in 2014
The Kahlo painting also became the most expensive Latin American artwork, surpassing the previous record of $34.9 million
The painting depicts Kahlo asleep in her canopy bed, with vines and a skeleton overhead
- Who
- Frida Kahlo
- What
- Sold a painting
- When
- Thursday, June 23, 2022
- Where
- Sotheby’s in New York
- Why
- To set a new record for the highest price paid for a painting by a female artist
Art Market Advocates
Art Market Critics
Global Demand
Art Market Advocates
The high price reflects Kahlo's global popularity and the growing demand for her works.
Art Market Critics
The price is inflated due to speculative bidding and market hype.
- Painting Title
- The Dream (The Bed)
- Artist
- Frida Kahlo
- Previous Record
- Georgia O'Keeffe's 'Jimson Weed/White Flower No. 1' - $44.4 million
- Date Painted
- 1940
Sources
Frida Kahlo painting sells for $54.7 million, the most ever for a female artist at auction
Frida Kahlo Self-Portrait Smashes Auction Record, Sells for $54.7 Million to Become Most Valuable Work By Female Artist
Frida Kahlo's Self-Portrait Sold For $55 Million, A Record For Woman Artist
Frida Kahlo painting sells for $55 million, becoming the most expensive artwork by a woman
Frida Kahlo self portrait sells for $54.66 million, sets new record for woman artist - Telegraph India
Frida Kahlo sets the record for the most expensive work by a female artist’: Five things you should know about her
At $54.7 million, Frida Kahlo sets record for the most expensive work by a female artist
