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    What is the world's most valuable painting, and who currently owns it?

    Question #38106. Asked by greg9570. (Aug 28 03 5:07 PM)


    Brainyblonde

    		This portrait is also one of Van Gogh's most well known since it holds the distinction as the most expensive painting ever sold at auction. On 15 May 1990 "The Portrait of Doctor Gachet" was sold within three minutes for $82.5 million (U.S.) to Ryoei Saito, Japan's second-largest paper manufacturer.
    http://www.vangoghgallery.com/painting/p_0753.htm

    The 2002 edition of the Guinness World Records confirms that number.

    Aug 28 03, 7:10 PM
    Jug Head

    		I think the Mona Lisa is more valuable, Van Gogh's got the highest bid at auction - but the Mona Lisa is too valuable to be auctioned.

    Aug 29 03, 8:46 AM
    dizzlebutt14

    		The world's most valuable painting ever sold is Jackson Pollack's "No. 5 1948", which sold for $140 million on 2006 to David Martinez. The Mona Lisa is considered priceless.

    Sep 22 08, 1:24 AM

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