art style<\/a>.<\/p>\nIn 2016, Kenneth C. Griffin bought this painting with de Kooning’s Interchange<\/i>.<\/p>\n
This purchase shows the high value of post-World War II American art<\/b> and Pollock\u2019s impact on the art world.<\/p>\n6. The Standard Bearer by Rembrandt – $197.9 Million<\/h2>\n
Rembrandt’s The Standard Bearer<\/i> is an oil-on-canvas self-portrait\u00a0that sold for $197.9 million in 2021.<\/p>\n
The painting, made in 1636, shows Rembrandt as a standard-bearer<\/b>, an important figure in 17th-century Dutch military history.<\/p>\n
These bearers led soldiers in battle, showing their courage and leadership during the Eighty Years’ War<\/b>, leading to Dutch independence.<\/p>\n
The painting is known for Rembrandt\u2019s skill with light and shadow<\/b> to show deep emotions.<\/p>\n
It was bought by the Dutch government with help from the Rijksmuseum and the Rembrandt Association and will be shown in the Rijksmuseum.<\/p>\n
7. Shot Sage Blue Marilyn by Andy Warhol – $195 Million<\/h2>\n
Andy Warhol\u2019s Shot Sage Blue Marilyn, <\/i>which sold for $195 million in 2022, is part of his series of portraits of Marilyn Monroe.<\/p>\n
Created in 1964, this piece is one of the most iconic images of Monroe<\/b>, reflecting Warhol’s exploration of celebrity culture and mass media.<\/p>\n
The portrait\u2019s vibrant colors and striking composition exemplify Warhol’s pop art style, merging high art with popular culture.<\/p>\n
8. No. 6 (Violet, Green, and Red) by Mark Rothko – $186 Million<\/h2>\n
Mark Rothko\u2019s No. 6 (Violet, Green, and Red)<\/i> sold for $186 million in 2014 to Russian billionaire Dmitry Rybolovlev.<\/p>\n
Painted in 1951, it is a prime example of Rothko’s abstract expressionist style<\/b>, featuring large color fields that evoke deep feelings.<\/p>\n
Rothko’s technique of layering thin color washes creates a glowing, meditative effect<\/b>.<\/p>\n
The painting’s bold yet balanced colors show Rothko\u2019s belief in art as a way to express deep emotions. The sale was part of a larger legal dispute involving art dealer Yves Bouvier.<\/p>\n
9. Wasserschlangen II by Gustav Klimt – $183 Million<\/h2>\n
Gustav Klimt\u2019s Wasserschlangen II<\/i> (or Water Serpents II<\/i>) sold for $183 million in a private sale. Finished in 1907, it is known for its rich style and sensual depiction of water nymphs<\/b>.<\/p>\n
Klimt\u2019s use of gold leaf and intricate patterns<\/b> reflects his fascination with eroticism and the female form<\/b>.<\/p>\n
The painting’s history includes being seized by Nazis from its original Jewish owners.<\/p>\n
It later ended up with Klimt’s alleged son, Gustav Ucicky, before being sold to Russian oligarch Dmitry Rybolovlev.<\/p>\n
This sale is part of a bigger scandal involving claims of fake art deals.<\/p>\n
10. Pendant Portraits of Maerten Soolmans and Oopjen Coppit by Rembrandt – $180 Million<\/h2>\n
Rembrandt’s life-sized portraits of Maerten Soolmans and Oopjen Coppit, painted in 1634, were bought by the Louvre and the Rijksmuseum in 2015 for $180 million.<\/p>\n
These pendant portraits<\/b> are unique as they were meant to be shown together, capturing the couple in their finest clothes for their marriage.<\/p>\n
The paintings are famous for their detailed realism and Rembrandt\u2019s skill in showing the personalities and high social status of the couple<\/b>.<\/p>\n
Maerten is shown in a black suit with lace, and Oopjen, in a detailed black gown, shows their wealth and importance.<\/p>\n
The joint purchase allows these masterpieces to be displayed in both Paris and Amsterdam, showing their value in art history.<\/p>\n
Explore the World of Priceless Art<\/h2>\n
These incredibly expensive paintings show how much people value art. Each painting has a unique story and shows different styles and periods in history.<\/p>\n
From Leonardo da Vinci\u2019s Salvator Mundi<\/i> to Rembrandt’s The Standard Bearer<\/i>, these masterpieces reflect the artists’ brilliance and the historical moments they capture.<\/p>\n
If you’re fascinated by these world-famous paintings<\/a>, consider visiting museums, reading art history books, or even starting your own collection.<\/p>\nArt is for everyone and is filled with endless stories that are waiting for you to discover!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":10026,"featured_media":174002,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[410],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-173929","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-art-and-culture"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/173929"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10026"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=173929"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/173929\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/174002"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=173929"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=173929"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=173929"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}