French artists, Henry Matisse (1869 – 1954) world renowned for his skills as a world class painter, has had one of his paintings sold for a record price, Virgin media news states;

A painting by Henri Matisse sold for 32.1 million euros (£28.1 million) - a record price for a work by the French artist at auction - at a sale of art from the estate of Yves Saint Laurent, auction house Christie's said.