If you still think that the value of real works of art cannot be assessed, especially not with money, we suggest you take a look at this list of paintings that have been sold for dizzying amounts. First time? Another time? Third time? Sold!
“The Card Players”, Paul Cézanne
The painting “The Card Players” by Paul Cezanne became the most expensive painting in the world after it was sold for 250 million dollars. The painting was sold to the royal dynasty of Qatar, which, according to experts, is one of the largest buyers on the world art market.
The painting was sold at the end of last year, but not at a public auction.
“No. 5”, Jackson Pollock
Jackson Pollock’s painting “Number 5” sold for a record $ 140 million. It is interesting not to mention who the buyer of this work of art is, but rumors are circulating that it could be the Mexican businessman David Martinez.
By selling this painting, Polok became one of the most expensive painters in the world.
Woman III by Willem de Kooning
“Women III” by Willem de Kooning is estimated at 137.5 million dollars. The buyer of this portrait, which was created in the middle of the 20th century, is Steven Cohen.
One of the six paintings by this artist whose central theme is women.
“Adele Bloch-Bauer I”, Gustav Klimt
Gustav Klimt’s portrait of “Adele Bloch-Bauer I” was sold for $ 135 million in 2006 to Ronald Lauder, who now adorns his gallery in New York.
The world of artists was shocked by the sum of 135 million dollars for which this masterpiece was sold.
“ The Scream ”, Edward Munch
“The Scream” by Edward Munch is a picture of a figure screaming with a blood-red sky in the background. It was sold to an unknown buyer in May this year for an incredible 119.9 million dollars.
This painting depicts the anguish and pain of modern life and culture, and has undoubtedly become one of the greatest masterpieces of the 20th century, and also one of the most famous works ever.
“ Nude, Green Leaves and Bust ”, Pablo Picasso
Pablo Picasso’s painting “Nude, Green Leaves and Bust” was sold at auction in New York in 2010 for 106.5 million dollars. This painting is a 1932 portrait of Picasso’s mistress and muse, Marie-Therese Walter.
This masterpiece was in the private collection of Francis Brody until 2010 when it was sold at auction.
“ Garçon a la pipe ”, Pablo Picasso
Pablo Picasso’s “Garçon a la pipe” was sold at auction for $ 104.1 million. Sales of this 1904 painting broke the record held by Vincent van Gogh since 1990, and this was the first time that the $ 100 million figure had been exceeded.
Although the name of the buyer has not been revealed, some sources state that it could be the Italian Guido Barilla.
“ Eight Elvises ”, Andy Warhol
Andy Warhol’s “Eight Elvises” has been in the private collection of Roman collector Annibale Berlingieri for nearly forty years. It was sold to a hitherto unknown buyer in 2008 at a private sale for $ 100 million.
This painting is Warhol’s most expensive work.
“ Dora Maar au chat ”, Pablo Picasso
“Dora Maar au chat” by Pablo Picasso was created during the war of 1941, and its value is estimated at 95.2 million dollars. Dora Maar met Picasso in 1930, and their relationship lasted until 1946. Dora was one of Picasso’s favorite models.
This picture was discovered by Picasso’s daughter Maja Vidmajer Picasso.
“ Diana and Actaeon ”, Tiziano Vecelli
Tiziano Vecelli’s “Diana and Actaeon” from the 16th century depicts the moment when the goddess Diana and Actaeon met and is one of the best works of this Italian master. It was in a private collection and then offered to the United Kingdom for $ 91 million.
Titian is considered one of the greatest and most prolific painters of 16th century Venice.