7 most expensive paintings in the world, Mona Lisa not in list
As of 2024, the seven most expensive paintings in the world include masterpieces by artists like Leonardo da Vinci, Willem de Kooning, and Paul Cézanne, with values reaching up to USD 450.3 million.
Price: Rs 3,300 crore
This painting of Christ as the "Savior of the World" was sold at auction in 2017 and remains the most expensive painting ever sold.
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Price: Rs 2,500 crore
This abstract expressionist work was sold in a private sale in 2015 and is one of the most significant works of the 20th century.
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Price: Rs 1,900 crore
This iconic work, which features men playing cards, was sold to the Royal Family of Qatar in 2011.
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Price: Rs 1,750 crore
This vibrant painting was sold in 2015 and reflects Gauguin's time in Tahiti.
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Price: Rs 1,650 crore
This piece is a prime example of Pollock's drip painting technique and was sold in 2016.
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Price: Rs 1,550 crore
Sold in a private sale in 2014, this work showcases Rothko's signature color field style.
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Price: Rs 1,500 crore
This painting sold at auction in 2015 and represents Picasso's exploration of female figures in art.
