An early 20th century paining went up for auction at Christie’s in Manhattan and sold for an unbelievable $170 million. “Reclining Nude” was pained by Amedo Modigliani in 1917 and caused quite a stir when it was first on display. Cenk Uygur and Ana Kasparian (The Point) hosts of The Young Turks discuss.

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“A painting by Amedeo Modigliani fetched $170.4 million at an auction Monday, setting a world record for the artist and achieving the second highest price ever garnered for a work of art at auction.

“Reclining Nude” was sold at Christie’s in Manhattan after a protracted bidding battle. Considered one of his best known works, the 1917-1918 painting nearly created a scandal when it was first exhibited in Paris. It depicts an unknown nude model reclining on a crimson couch and blue cushion.

The previous auction record for a Modigliani was $71 million.”