A stone sculpture by Amedeo Modigliani has sold for €43 million (£36 million) at a Paris auction.

“It’s a record for a work by the artist in any category,” said Christie’s, which organised the sale.

The 26in (65cm) head dates from between 1910 and 1912 and was part of a collection owned by the businessman Gaston Levy.

The sculpture is in the likeness of Modigliani’s better-known portraits, with a long neck, distinctive face and almond-shaped eyes.

Most of the Italian artist’s 27 sculptures are in museums around the world, with ten in private hands. AFP

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