Rockwell Art fetches $46 Million

Norman Rockwell's "Saying Grace" sold for $46 Million

The name of the piece is "Saying Grace." It sold at auction this week for $46 Million. Speculation was that it would attract $15 - 20 Million.  

For those who don't know, The Saturday Evening Post was an American magazine.  It was started by Benjamin Franklin.  Norman Rockwell's artwork was often featured on the magazine's cover.

 It was a different age.

If you click the image you will see the picture in greater detail.  Notice how Rockwell added so many minor images to his work.  His eye and his mind were as clear as his brush.  

$46 Million is a lot of money, except if you c