Art has long been a subject of wonder, admiration and investment. Over the decades of the existence of world auctions, incredibly expensive paintings have been sold, which have become not only symbols of world painting, but also investments in values and culture. Let’s take a look at the five most expensive paintings in the world that have become objects of envy and admiration for art collectors around the world.
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1. “Salvator Mundi” by Leonardo da Vinci
This work of the great Leonardo da Vinci has been lost for a long time, and its true authorship has long remained a mystery. However, in 2005, the painting was discovered and, after lengthy examinations, recognized as the work of a great master. In 2017, Salvator Mundi was sold at auction for an astounding sum of more than $450 million, making it the most expensive painting in the world.
2. “Interchain” by Willem de Kooning
This work by Willem de Kooning was sold in 2015 at the Kristin auction for about $ 300 million. The Interchain has become not only a symbol of abstractionism, but also an example of the importance that art can have for art collectors.
