5 most expensive pieces of art

A bronze sculpture by Alberto Giacometti was auctioned for a record $104.3 million this week. Here are the 5 most expensive works of art ever sold on the block.

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Alberto Giacometti's life-size bronze statute set a new world's record when it fetched $104.3 million at an auction in London this week.

Sotheby's said the iconic statute was bought by an anonymous bidder who paid nearly three times the expected price after a round of intense bidding.

By Ben Rooney, staff reporter

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Last updated February 04 2010: 2:08 PM ET
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