The last two decades have seen the price of art skyrocket across all periods of art history. These are the most expensive paintings in the world, and where known, who the seller and the buyer was.
It is worth noting that these are not the paintings that have the highest value, it is the most expensive paintings sold – the artwork has to be sold from one person or association to another in order to qualify, and most importantly to have a value attributed to it.
Many of the world’s most valuable paintings are in museums and deaccessioning (museums selling paintings) is rare. The older the painting, the more likely it will be in a museum. This is due to art collectors bequeathing their collections to governments or museums. In the past artworks have also been used to settle tax bills and end up in government-run institutions such as museums. Significant conflicts, particularly World War 2 have also seen a number of paintings – the spoils of war, being given to museums.
As such most important old master paintings are in museums and rarely are for sale in public markets and many of the most expensive paintings sold are contemporary works.
The most expensive in the world as of 2023 (Updated May 8, 2023)
The Most Expensive Paintings: Over $200 Million
Salvator Mundi by Leonardo da Vinci (1500)
Salvator Mundi by Leonardo da Vinci (1500) was sold in 2017 by Dmitry Rybolovlev to Badr bin Abdullah Al Saud via Christie’s for 450.3 million US dollars.
This painting depicts Christ as the “Savior of the World” holding a crystal orb in his left hand and making the blessing gesture with his right hand. The painting is known for its mastery of light and shadow, creating a sense of depth and realism. Salvator Mundi was lost for centuries before being rediscovered in 2005. Despite its status as a masterpiece, Salvator Mundi has also been the subject of much debate and controversy, with some experts questioning the painting’s authenticity and authorship.
Interchange by Willem de Kooning (1955)
Interchange by Willem de Kooning (1955) was sold in 2015 by David Geffen Foundation to Kenneth C. Griffin via Private Sale for 300 million US dollars.
Considered one of the artist’s most iconic works and is a prime example of his unique style of abstract expressionism. The painting features an abstract figure of a man, composed of fluid, sweeping brushstrokes and areas of rich, layered color. The figure appears to be in a state of flux, blending into the background and merging with the surrounding landscape. De Kooning’s use of color, texture, and form in Interchange is considered a key example of the post-World War II movement of abstract expressionism, which sought to convey emotions and ideas through the abstract form. The painting continues to be widely celebrated as a masterwork of modern art and is considered a defining work of the abstract expressionist movement.
The Card Players by Paul Cézanne (1893)
The Card Players by Paul Cézanne (1893) was sold in 2011 by George Embiricos to the State of Qatar via Private Sale for 250 million US dollars.
This is one of a series of oil paintings by Paul Cézanne, created between 1890 and 1895. It depicts rural men playing cards, with still-life elements such as bottles of wine, pipes, and other objects scattered on the table. Cézanne’s approach to the subject matter is characterized by his interest in geometric structure and the use of color to convey volume and depth. He conveys a sense of stillness and concentration as the players focus on their cards, while the objects around them are rendered in a simplified, almost abstract form. The series is considered a major example of Cézanne’s Post-Impressionist style and is widely regarded as one of his most important works. It represents his innovative approach to the depiction of form and color and his ability to convey a sense of the human experience through still, inanimate objects.
Nafea Faa Ipoipo (When Will You Marry?) by Paul Gauguin (1892)
Nafea Faa Ipoipo (When Will You Marry?) by Paul Gauguin (1892) was sold in 2014 by Rudolf Staechelin heirs to the State of Qatar via Private Sale for 210 million US dollars.
Number 17A by Jackson Pollock (1948)
Number 17A by Jackson Pollock (1948) was sold in 2015 by David Geffen Foundation to Kenneth C. Griffin via Private Sale for 200 million US dollars.
This painting is considered a masterpiece of abstract expressionism, characterized by gestural brushwork and a focus on process rather than subject matter. The painting is large and is created using Pollock’s signature technique of drip painting, where he dripped and poured paint onto the canvas, allowing the paint to flow and create complex webs of lines and forms. The surface of the painting is heavily layered, with drips of paint coexisting with brushstrokes, creating a sense of movement and energy. The colors used in the painting are muted and earthy, with splashes of bright blue, green, and yellow providing contrasting elements.
The Most Expensive Paintings: Over $100 Million
Wasserschlangen II by Gustav Klimt (1907)
Wasserschlangen II by Gustav Klimt (1907) was sold in 2013 by Yves Bouvier to Dmitry Rybolovlev via Private Sale for 183 million US dollars.
This is a masterpiece of the Art Nouveau movement, characterized by its use of organic and flowing lines, inspired by nature and traditional folk art. Klimt presents a dreamlike and sensual image of women, with the central figure depicted in a sinuous pose, surrounded by intertwined snakes. The painting is rich in detail, with a mix of decorative elements, including gold leaf and intricate patterns, used to create a mesmerizing effect. The color palette is dominated by warm and rich tones, such as golden yellow and deep red, which add to the overall sensual and atmospheric quality of the painting.
No. 6 (Violet, Green, and Red) by Mark Rothko (1951)
No. 6 (Violet, Green, and Red) by Mark Rothko (1951) was sold in 2014 by Cherise Moueix to Dmitry Rybolovlev via Private Sale for 186 million US dollars.
Pendant portraits of Maerten Soolmans and Oopjen Coppit by Rembrandt (1634)
The Pendant portraits of Maerten Soolmans and Oopjen Coppit by Rembrandt (1634) were sold in 2016 by Éric de Rothschild to Rijksmuseum and the Louvre via Private Sale for 180 million US dollars.
They are two large-scale paintings by the Dutch master Rembrandt, painted in 1634. The portraits depict Maerten Soolmans and Oopjen Coppit, a wealthy couple, in a magnificent and grand style. They are depicted in full-length, standing side by side, in ornate and luxurious attire.
The paintings are notable for their exceptional technical mastery and attention to detail, with Rembrandt masterfully capturing the fine textiles, jewelry, and fur trimming of the couple’s clothing.
The portraits are also significant because they represent a new type of portrait in Dutch painting, one that emphasized the wealth, status, and fashion of the sitters. They are the most expensive paintings in the world which are traditional portraits.
Les Femmes d’Alger (“Version O”) by Pablo Picasso (1955)
Les Femmes d’Alger (“Version O”) by Pablo Picasso (1955) was sold in 2015 by an unknown seller to Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani via Christie’s for 180 million US dollars.
It is one in a series of 15 paintings that Picasso created, each inspired by Delacroix’s “Women of Algiers.” This particular version is considered to be the most valuable and is known for its vibrant colors and bold brushstrokes.
The painting depicts a group of women, dressed in traditional Algerian attire, surrounded by lush vegetation and intricate patterns. The figures are portrayed with simplified shapes and strong outlines, embodying Picasso’s signature cubist style. Picasso’s “Les Femmes d’Alger” series is considered to be one of the artist’s major works, and it reflects his continued interest in reinterpreting the masterpieces of the past.
The series is also significant because it marks Picasso’s return to painting after a hiatus in which he focused on sculpture.
The Standard Bearer by Rembrandt (1636)
The Standard Bearer by Rembrandt (1636) was sold in 2022 by the Rothschild family to Rijksmuseum via Private Sale for 200 million US dollars.
It is a powerful portrait of a young man, depicted as a military standard bearer, holding a flag and staring directly out at the viewer. The figure is portrayed in a dynamic, three-quarter pose, with his movement captured in the billowing of his cloak and the twist of his body.
The painting is notable for its rich use of chiaroscuro, the play of light and shadow, which creates a sense of depth and volume. Rembrandt masterfully uses light to model the man’s face, emphasizing his youthful expression and the determination in his gaze.
The Standard Bearer is considered to be a prime example of Rembrandt’s mature style, and it demonstrates his mastery of portraiture and his ability to convey a sense of individuality and personality in his subjects.
Shot Sage Blue Marilyn by Andy Warhol (1964)
Shot Sage Blue Marilyn by Andy Warhol (1964) was sold in 2022 by Thomas and Doris Ammann to Larry Gagosian via Christie’s for 195 million US dollars.
Nu couché by Amedeo Modigliani (1918)
Nu couché by Amedeo Modigliani (1918) was sold in 2015 by Laura Mattioli Rossi to Liu Yiqian via Christie’s for 170 million US dollars.
It is a portrayal of a naked female figure, lying on a couch with her head turned toward the viewer. The figure is depicted in a stylized, elongated manner, with long limbs and a curving body. Modigliani’s use of simplified forms and distorted proportions are hallmarks of his signature style and reflect the influence of African art and the European avant-garde.
The painting is notable for its use of color, with Modigliani employing a limited palette of rich, earthy tones to create a sense of harmony and balance. “Nu couché” is considered to be one of Modigliani’s most important works, and it reflects his interest in the female form as a subject of artistic expression.
No. 5, 1948 by Jackson Pollock (1948)
No. 5, 1948 by Jackson Pollock (1948) was sold in 2006 by David Geffen to David Martinez via Sotheby’s for 140 million US dollars.
Woman III by Willem de Kooning (1953)
Woman III by Willem de Kooning (1953) was sold in 2006 by David Geffen to Steven A. Cohen via Private Sale for 137.5 million US dollars.
Masterpiece by Roy Lichtenstein (1962)
Masterpiece by Roy Lichtenstein (1962) was sold in 2017 by Agnes Gund to Steven A. Cohen via Private Sale for 165 million US dollars.
Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer I by Gustav Klimt (1907)
Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer I by Gustav Klimt (1907) was sold in 2006 by Maria Altmann to Ronald Lauder, and the Neue Galerie via Christie’s for 135 million US dollars.
It is a portrait of a fashionable Viennese woman, Adele Bloch-Bauer, and is considered to be one of Klimt’s masterpieces. The painting is characterized by its decorative and ornate style, with Klimt using an abundance of gold leaf to create a shimmering effect.
The figure of Adele is depicted with an otherworldly quality, surrounded by a dense, swirling pattern of abstract shapes and motifs. Klimt’s use of decorative elements reflects his interest in the Arts and Crafts movement, as well as his fascination with the influence of Byzantine art.
The Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer I is also notable for its innovative approach to portraiture, which broke with traditional depictions of the sitter in favor of a more abstract, decorative style.
Le Rêve by Pablo Picasso (1932)
Le Rêve by Pablo Picasso (1932) was sold in 2013 by Steve Wynn to Steven A. Cohen via Private Sale for 155 million US dollars.
Portrait of Dr. Gachet by Vincent van Gogh (1890)
Portrait of Dr. Gachet by Vincent van Gogh (1890) was sold in 1990 by Siegfried Kramarsky heirs to Ryoei Saito via Christie’s for 82.5 million US dollars.
Nu couché (sur le côté gauche) by Amedeo Modigliani (1917)
Nu couché (sur le côté gauche) by Amedeo Modigliani (1917) was sold in 2018 by Ezra and David Nahmad to an unknown buyer via Sotheby’s for 157.2 million US dollars.
Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer II by Gustav Klimt (1912)
Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer II by Gustav Klimt (1912) was sold in 2016 by Oprah Winfrey to an Unidentified buyer in China via Private Sale for 150 million US dollars.
Three Studies of Lucian Freud by Francis Bacon (1969)
Three Studies of Lucian Freud by Francis Bacon (1969) was sold in 2013 by an unknown seller to Elaine Wynn, ex-wife of Steve Wynn via Christie’s for 142.4 million US dollars.
Bal du moulin de la Galette by Pierre-Auguste Renoir (1876)
Bal du moulin de la Galette by Pierre-Auguste Renoir (1876) was sold in 1990 by Betsey Whitney to Ryoei Saito via Sotheby’s for 78.1 million US dollars.
Twelve Landscape Screens by Qi Baishi (1925)
Twelve Landscape Screens by Qi Baishi (1925) was sold in 2017 by an unknown seller to an unknown buyer via Beijing Poly Auction for 140.8 million US dollars.
Garçon à la pipe by Pablo Picasso (1905)
Garçon à la pipe by Pablo Picasso (1905) was sold in 2004 by Greentree Foundation to Guido Barilla (suspected) via Sotheby’s for 104.2 million US dollars.
Les Poseuses, Ensemble (Petite version) by Georges Seurat (1888)
Les Poseuses, Ensemble (Petite version) by Georges Seurat (1888) was sold in 2022 by Paul G. Allen to an unknown buyer via Christie’s for 149.2 million US dollars.
The Scream by Edvard Munch (1895)
The Scream by Edvard Munch (1895) was sold in 2012 by Petter Olsen to Leon Black via Sotheby’s for 119.9 million US dollars.
Otahi by Paul Gauguin (1893)
Otahi by Paul Gauguin (1893) was sold in 2013 by Yves Bouvier to Dmitry Rybolovlev via Private Sale for 120 million US dollars.
Reclining Nude With Blue Cushion by Amedeo Modigliani (1916)
Reclining Nude With Blue Cushion by Amedeo Modigliani (1916) was sold in 2012 by Steven A. Cohen to Dmitry Rybolovlev via Sotheby’s for 118 million US dollars.
La Montagne Sainte-Victoire by Paul Cezanne (1890)
La Montagne Sainte-Victoire by Paul Cezanne (1890) was sold in 2022 by Paul G. Allen to an unknown buyer via Christie’s for 137.7 million US dollars.
Flag by Jasper Johns (1958)
Flag by Jasper Johns (1958) was sold in 2010 by Jean-Christophe Castelli to Steven A. Cohen via Private Sale for 110 million US dollars.
Nude, Green Leaves and Bust by Pablo Picasso (1932)
Nude, Green Leaves and Bust by Pablo Picasso (1932) was sold in 2010 by Frances Lasker Brody’s estate to Leonard Blavatnik via Christie’s for 106.5 million US dollars.
Irises by Vincent van Gogh (1889)
Irises by Vincent van Gogh (1889) was sold in 1987 by John Whitney Payson to Alan Bond via Sotheby’s for 53.9 million US dollars.
Dora Maar au Chat by Pablo Picasso (1941)
Dora Maar au Chat by Pablo Picasso (1941) was sold in 2006 by the Gidwitz family to Boris Ivanishvili via Sotheby’s for 95.2 million US dollars.
Eight Elvises by Andy Warhol (1963)
Eight Elvises by Andy Warhol (1963) was sold in 2008 by Annibale Berlingieri to The State of Qatar via Private Sale for 100 million US dollars.
Young Girl with a Flower Basket by Pablo Picasso (1905)
Young Girl with a Flower Basket by Pablo Picasso (1905) was sold in 2018 by David and Peggy Rockefeller to The Nahmad family via Christie’s for 115 million US dollars.
Anna’s Light by Barnett Newman (1968)
Anna’s Light by Barnett Newman (1968) was sold in 2013 by DIC Corp. to an unknown buyer via Private Sale for 105.7 million US dollars.
Silver Car Crash (Double Disaster) by Andy Warhol (1963)
Silver Car Crash (Double Disaster) by Andy Warhol (1963) was sold in 2013 by an unknown seller to an unknown buyer via Sotheby’s for 105.4 million US dollars.
Untitled by Jean-Michel Basquiat (1982)
Untitled by Jean-Michel Basquiat (1982) was sold in 2017 by Emily and Jerry Spiegel to Yusaku Maezawa via Sotheby’s for 110.5 million US dollars.
Portrait de l’artiste sans barbe by Vincent van Gogh (1889)
Portrait de l’artiste sans barbe by Vincent van Gogh (1889) was sold in 1998 by Jacques Koerfer heirs to an unknown buyer via Christie’s for 71.5 million US dollars.
Meules by Claude Monet (1890)
Meules by Claude Monet (1890) was sold in 2019 by an unknown seller to Hasso Plattner via Sotheby’s for 110.7 million US dollars.
Verger avec cyprès by Vincent van Gogh (1888)
Verger avec cyprès by Vincent van Gogh (1888) was sold in 2022 by Paul G. Allen to an unknown buyer via Christie’s for 117.1 million US dollars.
La Montagne Sainte-Victoire vue du bosquet du Château Noir by Paul Cézanne (1904)
La Montagne Sainte-Victoire vue du bosquet du Château Noir by Paul Cézanne (1904) was sold in 2013 by Edsel and Eleanor Ford House to State of Qatar via Private Sale for 100 million US dollars.
Massacre of the Innocents by Peter Paul Rubens (1611)
Massacre of the Innocents by Peter Paul Rubens (1611) was sold in 2002 by an Austrian family to Kenneth Thomson via Sotheby’s for 76.7 million US dollars.
Nurse by Roy Lichtenstein (1964)
Nurse by Roy Lichtenstein (1964) was sold in 2015 by an unknown seller to an unknown buyer via Christie’s for 95.4 million US dollars.
Triptych, 1976 by Francis Bacon (1976)
Triptych, 1976 by Francis Bacon (1976) was sold in 2008 by Jean-Pierre Moueix heirs to Roman Abramovich via Sotheby’s for 86.3 million US dollars.
Maternitè II by Paul Gauguin (1899)
Maternitè II by Paul Gauguin (1899) was sold in 2022 by Paul G. Allen to an unknown buyer via Christie’s for 105.7 million US dollars.
Birch Forest by Gustav Klimt (1903)
Birch Forest by Gustav Klimt (1903) was sold in 2022 by Paul G. Allen to an unknown buyer via Christie’s for 104.5 million US dollars.
Femme assise près d’une fenêtre (Marie-Thérèse) by Pablo Picasso (1932)
Femme assise près d’une fenêtre (Marie-Thérèse) by Pablo Picasso (1932) was sold in 2021 by an unknown seller to an unknown buyer via Christie’s for 103.4 million US dollars.
Les Noces de Pierrette by Pablo Picasso (1905)
Les Noces de Pierrette by Pablo Picasso (1905) was sold in 1989 by Fredrik Roos to Tomonori Tsurumaki via Binoche et Godeau Paris for 49.3 million US dollars.
False Start by Jasper Johns (1959)
False Start by Jasper Johns (1959) was sold in 2006 by David Geffen to Kenneth C. Griffin via Private Sale for 80 million US dollars.
Te Fare by Paul Gauguin (1892)
Te Fare by Paul Gauguin (1892) was sold in 2008 by Yves Bouvier to Dmitry Rybolovlev via Private Sale for 85 million US dollars.
Boy and Dog in a Johnnypump by Jean-Michel Basquiat (1982)
Boy and Dog in a Johnnypump by Jean-Michel Basquiat (1982) was sold in 2020 by Peter Brant to Ken Griffin via Private Sale for 100 million US dollars.
A Wheatfield with Cypresses by Vincent van Gogh (1889)
A Wheatfield with Cypresses by Vincent van Gogh (1889) was sold in 1993 by Emil Georg Bührle’s son to Walter H. Annenberg via Private Sale for 57 million US dollars.
Yo, Picasso by Pablo Picasso (1901)
Yo, Picasso by Pablo Picasso (1901) was sold in 1989 by Wendell Cherry to Stavros Niarchos via Sotheby’s for 47.8 million US dollars.
Turquoise Marilyn by Andy Warhol (1964)
Turquoise Marilyn by Andy Warhol (1964) was sold in 2007 by Stefan Edlis to Steven A. Cohen via Private Sale for 80 million US dollars.
Portrait of Alfonso d’Avalos with a Page by Titian (1533)
Portrait of Alfonso d’Avalos with a Page by Titian (1533) was sold in 2003 by AXA insurance company to Getty Museum via Private Sale for 70 million US dollars.
Orange, Red, Yellow by Mark Rothko (1961)
Orange, Red, Yellow by Mark Rothko (1961) was sold in 2012 by David Pincus’s estate to an unknown buyer via Christie’s for 86.9 million US dollars.
Le Bassin aux Nymphéas by Claude Monet (1919)
Le Bassin aux Nymphéas by Claude Monet (1919) was sold in 2008 by J. Irwin and Xenia S. Miller to an unknown buyer via Christie’s for 80.5 million US dollars.
Chop Suey by Edward Hopper (1929)
Chop Suey by Edward Hopper (1929) was sold in 2018 by Barney A. Ebsworth’s estate to an unknown buyer via Christie’s for 91.9 million US dollars.
Rideau, Cruchon et Compotier by Paul Cézanne (1894)
Rideau, Cruchon et Compotier by Paul Cézanne (1894) was sold in 1999 by Whitney Family to an unknown buyer via Sotheby’s for 60.5 million US dollars.
Portrait of an Artist (Pool with Two Figures) by David Hockney (1972)
Portrait of an Artist (Pool with Two Figures) by David Hockney (1972) was sold in 2018 by an unknown seller to an unknown buyer via Christie’s for 90.3 million US dollars.
Black Fire I by Barnett Newman (1961)
Black Fire I by Barnett Newman (1961) was sold in 2014 by an unknown seller to an unknown buyer via Christie’s for 84.2 million US dollars.
White Center (Yellow, Pink, and Lavender on Rose) by Mark Rothko (1950)
White Center (Yellow, Pink, and Lavender on Rose) by Mark Rothko (1950) was sold in 2007 by David Rockefeller, Sr. to Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani via Sotheby’s for 72.8 million US dollars.
Vase with Fifteen Sunflowers by Vincent van Gogh (1889)
Vase with Fifteen Sunflowers by Vincent van Gogh (1889) was sold in 1987 by Helen Beatty, daughter-in-law of Chester Beatty to Yasuo Goto, Yasuda Comp./Sompo Holdings via Christie’s for 39.7 million US dollars.
Buffalo II by Robert Rauschenberg (1964)
Buffalo II by Robert Rauschenberg (1964) was sold in 2019 by Robert and Beatrice Mayer Estate to Alice Walton via Christie’s for 88.8 million US dollars.
Triple Elvis by Andy Warhol (1963)
Triple Elvis by Andy Warhol (1963) was sold in 2014 by gaming company WestSpiel to an unknown buyer via Christie’s for 81.9 million US dollars.
Green Car Crash (Green Burning Car I) by Andy Warhol (1963)
Green Car Crash (Green Burning Car I) by Andy Warhol (1963) was sold in 2007 by an unknown seller to Philip Niarchos via Christie’s for 71.7 million US dollars.
No. 10 by Mark Rothko (1958)
No. 10 by Mark Rothko (1958) was sold in 2015 by an unknown seller to an unknown buyer via Christie’s for 81.9 million US dollars.
In This Case by Jean-Michel Basquiat (1983)
In This Case by Jean-Michel Basquiat (1983) was sold in 2021 by Giancarlo Giammetti to an unknown buyer via Christie’s for 93.1 million US dollars.
Suprematist Composition by Kazimir Malevich (1916)
Suprematist Composition by Kazimir Malevich (1916) was sold in 2018 by The Nahmad family to an unknown buyer via Christie’s for 85.8 million US dollars.
Three Studies for a Portrait of John Edwards by Francis Bacon (1984)
Three Studies for a Portrait of John Edwards by Francis Bacon (1984) was sold in 2014 by an unknown seller to an unknown buyer via Christie’s for 80.8 million US dollars.
Portrait of a Young Man holding a Roundel by Sandro Botticelli (1480)
Portrait of a Young Man holding a Roundel by Sandro Botticelli (1480) was sold in 2021 by Sheldon Solow’s estate to an unknown buyer via Sotheby’s for 92.2 million US dollars.
Meule by Claude Monet (1891)
Meule by Claude Monet (1891) was sold in 2016 by an unknown seller to an unknown buyer via Christie’s for 81.4 million US dollars.
Nymphéas en fleur by Claude Monet (1917)
Nymphéas en fleur by Claude Monet (1917) was sold in 2018 by David and Peggy Rockefeller to Xin Li-Cohen via Christie’s for 84.7 million US dollars.
Darmstadt Madonna by Hans Holbein (1526)
Darmstadt Madonna by Hans Holbein (1526) was sold in 2011 by Donatus, Landgrave of Hesse to Reinhold Würth via Private Sale for 75 million US dollars.
Laboureur dans un champ by Vincent van Gogh (1889)
Laboureur dans un champ by Vincent van Gogh (1889) was sold in 2017 by Nancy Lee and Perry R. Bass estate to an unknown buyer via Christie’s for 81 million US dollars.
Triptych Inspired by the Oresteia of Aeschylus by Francis Bacon (1981)
Triptych Inspired by the Oresteia of Aeschylus by Francis Bacon (1981) was sold in 2020 by Hans Rasmus Astrup to an unknown buyer via Sotheby’s for 84.55 million US dollars.
Diana and Actaeon by Titian (1559)
Diana and Actaeon by Titian (1559) was sold in 2009 by the Duke of Sutherland to the National Galleries of Scotland & National Gallery, London via Private Sale for 70.6 million US dollars.
Au Lapin Agile by Pablo Picasso (1904)
Au Lapin Agile by Pablo Picasso (1904) was sold in 1989 by Linda de Roulet to Walter H. Annenberg via Sotheby’s for 40.7 million US dollars.
The Gross Clinic by Thomas Eakins (1875)
The Gross Clinic by Thomas Eakins (1875) was sold in 2007 by Thomas Jefferson University to the Philadelphia Museum of Art via Private Sale for 68 million US dollars.
No 1 (Royal Red and Blue) by Mark Rothko (1954)
No 1 (Royal Red and Blue) by Mark Rothko (1954) was sold in 2012 by John and Anne Marion to an unknown buyer via Sotheby’s for 75.1 million US dollars.
Acrobate et jeune arlequin by Pablo Picasso (1905)
Acrobate et jeune arlequin by Pablo Picasso (1905) was sold in 1988 by Roger Janssen heirs to Mitsukoshi via Christie’s, London for 38.5 million US dollars.
Odalisque couchée aux magnolias by Henri Matisse (1923)
Odalisque couchée aux magnolias by Henri Matisse (1923) was sold in 2018 by David and Peggy Rockefeller to Xin Li-Cohen via Christie’s for 80.8 million US dollars.
Femme aux Bras Croisés by Pablo Picasso (1902)
Femme aux Bras Croisés by Pablo Picasso (1902) was sold in 2000 by Chauncey McCormick heirs to an unknown buyer via Christie’s for 55 million US dollars.
Nude Sitting on a Divan by Amedeo Modigliani (1917)
Nude Sitting on a Divan by Amedeo Modigliani (1917) was sold in 2010 by Halit Cıngıllıoglu to an unknown buyer via Sotheby’s for 69 million US dollars.
Police Gazette by Willem de Kooning (1955)
Police Gazette by Willem de Kooning (1955) was sold in 2006 by David Geffen to Steven A. Cohen via Private Sale for 63.5 million US dollars.
Untitled by Jean-Michel Basquiat (1982)
Untitled by Jean-Michel Basquiat (1982) was sold in 2022 by Yusaku Maezawa to a Taiwanese collector via Philips, New York for 85 million US dollars.
Diana and Callisto by Titian (1559)
Diana and Callisto by Titian (1559) was sold in 2012 by the Duke of Sutherland to the National Galleries of Scotland & National Gallery, London via Private Sale for 71.7 million US dollars.
No. 7 by Mark Rothko (1951)
No. 7 by Mark Rothko (1951) was sold in 2021 by an unknown seller to an unknown buyer via Sotheby’s for 82.5 million US dollars.
Untitled (New York City) by Cy Twombly (1968)
Untitled (New York City) by Cy Twombly (1968) was sold in 2015 by Sydney M. Irmas heirs to an unknown buyer via Christie’s for 70.5 million US dollars.
Ten Views Of Lingbi Rock by Wu Bin (1610)
Ten Views Of Lingbi Rock by Wu Bin (1610) was sold in 2020 by William Bernard Ziff Jr. heirs to an unknown buyer via Beijing Poly Auction for 77 million US dollars.
Femme assise dans un jardin by Pablo Picasso (1938)
Femme assise dans un jardin by Pablo Picasso (1938) was sold in 1999 by Robert Saidenberg to an unknown buyer via Sotheby’s for 49.5 million US dollars.
Portrait of George Dyer Talking by Francis Bacon (1966)
Portrait of George Dyer Talking by Francis Bacon (1966) was sold in 2014 by an unknown seller to an unknown buyer via Christie’s for 70.2 million US dollars.
Peasant Woman Against a Background of Wheat by Vincent van Gogh (1890)
Peasant Woman Against a Background of Wheat by Vincent van Gogh (1890) was sold in 1997 by an unknown seller to Steve Wynn via Private Sale for 47.5 million US dollars.
Untitled by Cy Twombly (1970)
Untitled by Cy Twombly (1970) was sold in 2014 by Nicola del Roscio to an unknown buyer via Christie’s for 69.6 million US dollars.
Four Marlons by Andy Warhol (1966)
Four Marlons by Andy Warhol (1966) was sold in 2014 by WestSpiel to an unknown buyer via Christie’s for 69.6 million US dollars.
The Empire of Lights by René Magritte (1961)
The Empire of Lights by René Magritte (1961) was sold in 2022 by Anne-Marie Crowet Gillon heirs to an unknown buyer via Sotheby’s for 79.45 million US dollars.
Eagle Standing on Pine Tree by Qi Baishi (1946)
Eagle Standing on Pine Tree by Qi Baishi (1946) was sold in 2011 by Liu Yiqian to Hunan TV & Broadcast via China Guardian Auctions for 65.5 million US dollars.
Men in Her Life by Andy Warhol (1962)
Men in Her Life by Andy Warhol (1962) was sold in 2010 by Jose Mugrabi to Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani via Phillips de Pury & Company for 63.4 million US dollars.
Contraste de formes by Fernand Léger (1913)
Contraste de formes by Fernand Léger (1913) was sold in 2017 by Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Foundation to an unknown buyer via Christie’s for 70.1 million US dollars.
La Gommeuse by Pablo Picasso (1901)
La Gommeuse by Pablo Picasso (1901) was sold in 2015 by William I. Koch to an unknown buyer via Sotheby’s for 67.45 million US dollars.
Buste de femme (Femme à la résille) by Pablo Picasso (1938)
Buste de femme (Femme à la résille) by Pablo Picasso (1938) was sold in 2015 by Steve Wynn to Joseph Lau via Christie’s for 67.4 million US dollars.
Portrait of a Halberdier by Pontormo (1537)
Portrait of a Halberdier by Pontormo (1537) was sold in 1989 by Chauncey Stillman to Getty Museum via Christie’s for 35.2 million US dollars.
L’Allée des Alyscamps by Vincent van Gogh (1888)
L’Allée des Alyscamps by Vincent van Gogh (1888) was sold in 2015 by an unknown seller to an unknown buyer via Sotheby’s for 66.3 million US dollars.
Untitled by Mark Rothko (1952)
Untitled by Mark Rothko (1952) was sold in 2014 by an unknown seller to an unknown buyer via Christie’s for 66.2 million US dollars.
Untitled XXV by Willem de Kooning (1977)
Untitled XXV by Willem de Kooning (1977) was sold in 2016 by an unknown seller to an unknown buyer via Christie’s for 66.3 million US dollars.
Zhichuan Resettlement by Wang Meng (1350)
Zhichuan Resettlement by Wang Meng (1350) was sold in 2011 by an unknown seller to an unknown buyer via Beijing Poly Auction for 62.1 million US dollars.
Femme au béret et à la robe quadrillée (Marie-Thérèse Walter) by Pablo Picasso (1937)
Femme au béret et à la robe quadrillée (Marie-Thérèse Walter) by Pablo Picasso (1937) was sold in 2018 by an unknown seller to Harry Smith via Sotheby’s for 69.2 million US dollars.
Spring by Édouard Manet (1881)
Spring by Édouard Manet (1881) was sold in 2014 by Oliver Hazard Payne heirs to Getty Museum via Christie’s for 65.1 million US dollars.
Woman as Landscape by Willem de Kooning (1955)
Woman as Landscape by Willem de Kooning (1955) was sold in 2018 by Barney A. Ebsworth’s estate to an unknown buyer via Christie’s for 68.9 million US dollars.
1949-A-No. 1 by Clyfford Still (1949)
1949-A-No. 1 by Clyfford Still (1949) was sold in 2011 by the City and County of Denver to an unknown buyer via Sotheby’s for 61.7 million US dollars.
Cabanes de bois parmi les oliviers et cyprès by Vincent van Gogh (1889)
Cabanes de bois parmi les oliviers et cyprès by Vincent van Gogh (1889) was sold in 2021 by Edwin L. Cox to an unknown buyer via Christie’s for 71.4 million US dollars.
Le Bassin Aux Nymphéas (1917-19) by Claude Monet (1919)
Le Bassin Aux Nymphéas (1917-19) by Claude Monet (1919) was sold in 2021 by an unknown seller to an unknown buyer via Sotheby’s for 70.35 million US dollars.
Juin-Octobre 1985 by Zao Wou-Ki (1985)
Juin-Octobre 1985 by Zao Wou-Ki (1985) was sold in 2018 by Chang Qiu Dun to an unknown buyer via Sotheby’s for 65.23 million US dollars.