Munch’s “The Scream” sells for record 120 million Dollar

NEW YORK, May 3:  Edvard Munch’s masterpiece “The Scream,” one of the world’s most recognizable works of art, sold for $120 million at Sotheby’s yesterday, setting a new record as the most expensive piece of art ever sold at auction. Sotheby’s Impressionist and Modern art auction featured top works by Picasso, Dali and Miro, but Munch’s vibrant work from 1895 was the star attraction in a salesroom packed with art collectors, dealers and media. (agencies)