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List of most expensive paintings. Salvator Mundi by Italian artist Leonardo da Vinci (c. 1500) This is a list of the highest known prices paid for paintings. The record is approximately US$ 450.3 million (which includes commission), paid for Leonardo da Vinci 's Salvator Mundi (c. 1500). The painting was sold in November 2017, [1][2] through ...
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The intention of this list is to showcase those paintings that could realistically (though not necessarily) reach the market in the future. Therefore, some observations and exceptions should be made when talking about privately owned paintings, in the sense that not all “private collections” seem destined to end up on the art market. The most illus...
While “privately owned” is often understood as the opposite to “museum owned”, it must be noted that many American Museums (and -to a lesser extent- some European Institutions) are actually private institutions that could sell any of their artworks if the board of directors / trustees vote for that. In fact, deaccessioning (a.k.a. sale) of artworks...
A crucial point when establishing the value of a painting is to take into account the country in which it is kept, as several territories establish limitations on the export of works of art (especially for old master’s art and ancient art), ranging from the right of first refusal by the state to a ban on the export of works considered national art ...
The Price Database is a tool for helping you make informed decisions when buying or selling an artwork. It provides easy and transparent price research from auction records dating back to 1985, allowing you to independently assess how much a work of art is worth. The database contains over 17 million color-illustrated fine art, design, and ...
2017: Leonardo da Vinci, Salvator Mundi, c.1500, $450m. Leonardo da Vinci, Salvator Mundi, c.1500. To date, the most expensive painting of all time, the auction of Leonardo’s Salvator Mundi was a salesroom sensation and front page news the world over when it went under the hammer in 2017.
Mar 20, 2024 · Determining the value of a painting involves a blend of art historical knowledge, market awareness, and critical assessment. By considering factors such as the artist’s reputation, provenance, condition, style, and market demand, individuals can gain a comprehensive understanding of an artwork’s worth. Additionally, consulting with art ...
MacDowell Fellowships: 2003. Marc Weitzmann is a French journalist and novelist. He is the former editor-in-chief of Les Inrockuptibles, and the author of ten books. After working for the social services in France, Weitzmann began a career as a journalist. He became literary editor of Les Inrockuptibles in 1996, and eventually its editor-in-chief.
Feb 14, 2024 · Price Paid for Painting: $450 million Salvator Mundi sold for a little over $450 million at a Christie’s auction in 2017 to an anonymous buyer. The New York Times reported the buyer was acting for a Saudi prince, Bader bin Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Farhan al-Saud—the painting has since been under the ownership of the Saudi Arabian culture ministry.
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