We are totally surprised by the amount of money for art lovers and collectors would pay to own a unique piece of art and call their own. We are aware that they have tremendous value behind them and would probably cost more, although not considered as salable items.
In the next article, we would like to highlight the 10 most expensive paintings ever be bought. They range from well known artists of the darkest, and sold to another private were purchased at auctions famous.
In terms that are not related to us, amounts can vary, but we will present the official figures for the pieces of art were sold each, regardless of inflation or any additional estimate values. Let's start with the cheapest to most expensive. So here goes
Number 10 – Bal Au Moulin De La Galette, Montmartre
Painted by Pierre-Auguste Renoir, who was sold to Ryoei Saito for $ 78.1 million during 1990. This painting was sold to an undisclosed private collector. It describes a particular area of Montmartre faces and features that appeared to be important for the artist. Estelle, the sister of one of Renoir's models, is presumed to be the girl wearing a striped dress, while dance partner will be represented by Margot, one of Renoir's models, and Cardensa, a Cuban artist.
Number 9 – False Start
This piece was purchased by Kenneth Griffin for a staggering $ 80 million. Painted by Jasper Johns, who was originally sold anonymously, the name of the purchaser to be released after some time spent on the painting to the Gallery Matthew brands. The artist is in a current contemporary painting, which ended in 1959, and is currently considered a major influence on the emerging pop art movement. The interesting feature of this piece lies in the fact that the colors are used as words, which is painted in different colors than they actually mean, this attitude is called by some as "utilitarian". Therefore, the word "red" is painted orange, white with red, orange and white, etc..
Number 8 – Portrait of Dr. Gachet
It was painted by Vincent van Gogh, one of the most renowned of all time. It was bought by a Japanese businessman, Ryoei Saito for $ 82.5 million in 1990. He put the song in a safe controlled temperature after purchase. Three years after purchase, Saito has been accused of corruption and sentenced to three years. At this time, it was almost bankrupt. In an excess of selfishness, said the painting was to be cremated and buried with him, the statement would later be a hoax. The businessman died in 1996, the current location of the painting is unknown.
Number 7 – Triptych 1976
The famous Roman Abramovich bought the piece for $ 86.3 million, with advice from Daria Zhukova, his girlfriend. Painted by Francis Bacon, the macabre work of art sown. This is one of the pieces he painted after his lover committed suicide. With influences from Greek mythology, especially the story of Prometheus, can also be considered an interpretation of the Oresteia trilogy of Aeschylus. The painting was exhibited in 2010 in Russia, in Moscow, at the Galerie CCC.
Number 6 – Adele Bloch-Bauer II
Gustav Klimt completed in 1912, a work considered as a good example of the Symbolist movement. The painting as a child was named after was the only model that the artist has painted more than twice. Sold for $ 87.9 million to an undisclosed buyer, the painting was commissioned by Ferdinand Bloch-Bauer, husband of Adele rich then donated to the National Gallery of Austria in the 1920's. It was seized by the Nazis during World War II. The descendants of the Bloch-Bauer family was returned five paintings by Klimt, after a long trial. They all put on auction, and now the site of this painting are not known.
Number 5 – Dora Maar Au Chat
It's time for a Picasso. Pablo Picasso is the author of the work is fun and one of his favorite muses, participating with her in a passionate romance between 1930 and 40. Buy an unknown client purchased for $ 95.2 million, this amazing piece of art was completed in 1941, amid the Nazi occupation of France. Dora Maar used to be a house in Paris, but grew up in Argentina. This is how you could easily get along with Picasso, both speak Spanish. As evidence of the veneration of her lover, he took extreme care to realize, with great attention to detail. The artwork was the private view at auction in 2006, having been deprived during the 21st century.
Number 4 – Garcon A La Pipe
The second painting signed by Picasso in our top 10 was purchased by another undisclosed client for $ 104.1 million. Holds the record for most expensive painting ever sold at auction. Done when Picasso was only 24 years in 1905 for the artist "Pink" period, androgynous quality paint comes in contrast between the tube and flowers. Although many art critics say the price was too expensive for their actual value, which is finally sold, despite their opinion.
Number 3 – Adele Bloch-Bauer I
Now let's get into the top 3 with another piece of Gustav Klimt, sold a staggering 135 million to Ronald Lauder, the cosmetics magnate. The reason I bought it was the desire to collect works of art owned by Jews saved from the Nazis, displaying them in his Neue Galerie in New York, where he currently resides. The painting is composed of gold, silver and oil on canvas and was the most expensive painting ever sold for a short time.
Number 2 – Woman III
The work of Willem de Kooning joined the collection of Steven A. Art Cohen, at a cost of $ 137.5 million. This is the only painting of de Kooning private property, acquired in 2006 by David Geffen in November. Artist numbered series of "woman" paintings, the number of 6 - A magnificent example of abstract expressionism, completed in 1953. Was declared the leader of the movement at that time, but died in 1997 after a long illness of Alzheimer-dominated period.
Number 1 – No. 5, 1948
The winner .. the most expensive painting in history that is sold is No. 5 of Jackson Pollock, 1948, based on his famous "drip" style. Purchased by David Martinez for a whopping $ 140 million, is showing a part of contemporary style, is currently the most wanted high-class society. Although the owner is not confirmed, as the sum, which have not been refuted by anyone or anything that is. It was negotiated by Tobias Meyer, Sotheby's auctioneer as a private sale. The seller was David Geffen, famous for his private collection of works of art.
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