A friendly rivalry sparked at a charity art auction between Kim Kardashian and Tom Brady.

The prized item? A George Condo artwork titled "Standing Female Figure (2023)."

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Kim Kardashian kicked off the bidding at $500,000, setting the stage for an intense battle.

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Tom Brady quickly countered, leading to a playful tug-of-war over the piece.

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Brady ultimately secured the artwork with a whopping $2 million bid.

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But the story didn’t end there—Condo agreed to create a second matching piece for Kardashian.

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Kardashian also paid $2 million for her own original Condo work.

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The auction, held in Atlantic City, raised significant funds for Reform Alliance.

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Artist Rashid Johnson’s work also sold for $1.1 million, adding to the event’s success.

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The star-studded event highlighted the power of art, charity, and a bit of friendly competition

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