Madonna and charity

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08.05.2013 , New York 8:47:15 Madonna has sold painting by French artist Fernand Leger " The three women behind the red table " at a charity auction for $ 7,160,000 USD The money will go to fund women's education in Afghanistan, Pakistan and other troubled countries , reports Reuters.

The picture was painted by the artist in 1921 . Its estimated cost was $ 7 million buyer remains anonymous . Bidding took place in New York as part of sales of Impressionist and modern art auction Sotheby's.

"I can not accept the fact that the world is killing women and girls is that they go to school or teach in it. We have no time for concealment . I want to sell something very expensive for something priceless - female education , "- said the singer.