In May 2008, this painter set a new world record for sale value of a painting by a living artist when Benefits Supervisor Sleeping was sold for $33.6 million. What is his/her name?
- Lucian Freud
- Simon Francis
- Clinton Ford
- Brian Froud
Answer
The correct answer is A) Lucian Freud.
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