Barbra Streisand posted on Instagram expressing regret over selling Gustav Klimt's "Ria Munk on her Deathbed" (1912), which she owned for 30 years. The post came three days after another Klimt portrait set a record at auction. Streisand bought the painting in 1969 for $17,000 and sold it in 1999, explaining she had shifted her interest to Frank Lloyd Wright and the Arts & Crafts movement.
The story highlights the emotional and financial complexities of art collecting, especially as the Klimt market reaches new heights. Streisand's public lament underscores a common collector's dilemma—parting with beloved works—and connects her personal history to broader market trends, including record-breaking sales and the enduring value of Klimt's work.