Claude Monet’s Le bassin d'Argenteuil (1874) is a prime example of his Impressionist style from the Argenteuil period. Featuring boats on the Seine with vibrant colors and bold brushstrokes, it exemplifies Monet’s innovative plein-air technique. Sold for $27,840,000, it exceeded its $15,000,000 – $25,000,000 estimate, marking a major highlight in 19th-century art.