Top 10 most expensive paintings in the world in 2024 – Art worth millions of dollars

Have you ever looked at a painting online and wondered if it could sell for millions of dollars? I’m here to tell you that some paintings sell for that price and it’s a lot more expensive than you think. Sometimes, the price is equal to the GDP of a small country. With the help of today’s article, we will talk about the 10 most expensive paintings in the world. The price will make your jaw drop!

You are watching: Top 10 most expensive paintings in the world in 2024 – Art worth millions of dollars

Also read:

Top 10 most expensive houses in the world (2024): The most luxurious real estate

Top 10 most expensive cars in India in 2024 | The most luxurious car

1. Salvator Mundi by Leonardo Da Vinci (450.3 million USD):

Salvator Mundi takes the first place in our list of the 10 most expensive paintings in the world. This was created around the 1500s and its authenticity is often questioned. Art lovers around the world always argue about whether this painting was done by Da Vinci himself or one of his students. In 2017, the painting was acquired by Saudi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammad bin Salman Al Saud. It was scheduled to be shown at The Louvre, Abu Dhabi, but this plan did not come to fruition. According to Wall Street General, the painting will be displayed at a Saudi cultural center in the future.

2. Willem De Kooning intersection (300 million USD):

Willem De Kooning is a Dutch-American abstract artist. He made significant contributions to the field of abstract painting for which he was dubbed “the artist’s artist”. It may be difficult for some people to understand what is going on in his paintings. In Interchange, we see pink strokes in the middle, representing a woman placed in the middle of a crowded scene. The painting was sold to Citadel CEO Kenneth Griffin in 2015 for $300 million. Currently, the painting is on display at the Art Institute of Chicago.

3. Paul Cezannd’s card players ($250-300 million):

The Card Players were drawn by Paul Cezannd at the height of his career. This painting was bought by the Qatari royal family. An interesting fact about this painting is that 4 paintings with the same name were created and displayed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Barnes Foundation, the Courtauld, and the Musée d’Orsay. What makes this painting stand out is that it contrasts with how Cezzand previously created his work. The card player is simple, while his older work is more vibrant and attractive.

Recommended reading:

Top 10 most expensive clothing brands in the world

Top 10 most expensive phones in the world in 2024 | Millionaire’s mobile collection

4. Nafea Faa Ipoipo by Paul Gaugain (210 million USD):

See more : Wynonna Judd’s daughter was released early after spending months in jail after being charged with prostitution

Artist Paul Gauguin made this painting after returning from Tahiti in 1891. The name of the painting means “When will you get married” and features two Tahitian women. The decoration of a white flower in the hair of one of the women symbolizes readiness for marriage. It was believed the painting was sold to a Qatari buyer for $300 million but a lawsuit later revealed the actual sale price was $210 million.

5. No. 17A by Jackson Pollock ($200 million):

This painting is one of the most famous works of abstract expressionism in the world, which is probably why it is on the list of the 10 most expensive paintings in the world. It was purchased by Kenneth Griffin (who also bought Interchange) as part of a deal with the David Geffen Foundation. Jackson Pollock’s use of his iconic ‘drip’ technique is the reason he became famous. Unlike the usual way of painting, Pollock often puts his canvas on the floor and then pours paint on top. His work is guided by emotion through dynamic movements.

6. The Standard Bearer by Rembrandt (198 million USD):

This is one of Rembrandt’s most famous and memorable paintings. It is a self-portrait painted in 1636. It was part of the collection of King George IV but was acquired by the Rothschild family in 1844. In 2022, the Dutch Government acquired the painting from Rothchilds and became a part of many different companies. Enthralling museum exhibitions ever since.

7. Andy Warhol’s Sage Blue Marilyn Shot ($195 million):

This painting is part of a series of five paintings that make it an important work of art in Warhol’s career. It was purchased by Larry Gagosian at Christie’s auction in 2022. Warhol used his iconic silk-screen printing technique to create this masterpiece and the inspiration was a promotional photo from ‘Niagara’ , a movie starring Marilyn Monroe.

8. No. 6 Violet Green and Red by Mark Rothko ($186 million):

This painting was completed by Rothko in 1951 and is emblematic of his famous painting style; two large brightly colored areas divided by a strip of calming green. As of now, this painting is owned by billionaire Dmitry Rybolovlev.

9. Portrait of Maerten Soolmans and Oopjen Coppit by Rembrandt Van Rijn (180 million USD):

These paintings were completed by Rembrandt in 1634 and have always been together. They were acquired by the Rothschilds in 1878 and sold to the Louvre and Rijksmuseum through Christie’s. Both museums take turns displaying the paintings because they wish to preserve the sense of unity that the paintings bring.

10. Les Femmes D’alger (Version O) by Pablo Picasso ($179.4 million):

This painting is part of a set of 15 paintings and was purchased by the Qatari royal family in 2015. It depicts Algerian concubines with a hookah. This painting is considered a masterpiece and it is said that it created a new style of painting.

I’m sure these paintings (and their prices) have blown your mind because mine are definitely amazing!

Source: https://anhngunewlight.edu.vn
Category: Blog