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That figure, which the Associated Press reports to include the auction house’s premium, surpasses a Francis Bacon work called “Three Studies of Lucian Freud” that held the top spot, also selling at Christie’s for $142.4 million in 2013. Picasso painted the work as part of a 15-painting series (versions A through O) created in 1954 and 1955, inspired by Eugène Delacroix’s 1834 “Women of Algiers.” Industry experts say art world prices are staying high as collectors see these top works as strong and lasting investments. ### Can You Guess Which Famous Musicians Made These Paintings?  Who painted this? Angela Weiss—Getty Images  Neil Young created these watercolors depicting one of his greatest passions: cars. Getty Images (2)  Who painted this? Antonio Calanni—AP  Bob Dylan created "New Orleans Series," a collection of paintings inspired by the city of New Orleans in the 1940s and '50s. AP; Getty Images  Who painted this? Johannes Eisele—AFP/Getty Images  David Bowie painted this portrait of Japanese author Yukio Mishima in 1977. Getty Images (2)  Who painted this? Victor Chavez—WireImage/Getty Images  This painting from Marilyn Manson's "The Path of Misery" exhibition was featured in Mexico City in 2011. Getty Images (2)  Who painted this? Francois Durand—Getty Images  This was the work of Patti Smith, seen in a 2008 exhibit called "Patti Smith, Land 250" in Paris. Getty Images (2)  Who painted this? Sebastien Nogier—EPA/Corbis  Ringo Starr created this work, titled "Is It Time?" in 2005. Sebastien Nogier—EPA/Corbis  Who painted this? Chris Jackson—Getty Images  Paul Simonon, bassist for The Clash, created this series of oil paintings interpreting bullfights. Getty Images (2)  Who painted this? George Napolitano—FilmMagic/Getty Images  This one was by Paul Stanley of Kiss. George Napolitano—FilmMagic/Getty Images  Who painted this? Brendan Hoffman—Getty Images  Tony Bennett created this painting of jazz musician Duke Ellington. Bennett donated it to the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery to mark the 110th anniversary of Ellington's birth. Brendan Hoffman—Getty Images  Who painted this? Chris Jackson—Getty Images  Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood created this painting of his bandmates Mick Jagger and Keith Richards. 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