6. Portrait of Dr. Gachet, 1890

Painter: Vincent van Gogh

Auctioned Price: $148.3 million

This is one of the acclaimed paintings in terms of affection and religious beliefs. Dutch artist, Vincent van Gogh painted this masterpiece in June, 1890 in two versions. ‘Portrait of Dr. Gachet’ portrayed Dr. Gachet sitting at a table with his head leaned against his right arm.

This masterpiece was first sold for 300 francs in 1897. Since then, it had several owners and finally on May 15, 1990, the honorary art collector Ryoei Saito bought this painting in an auction for $148.3 million.

5. Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer I, 1970

Painter: Gustav Klimt

Auctioned Price: $154.5 million

This was the most expensive painting in the world till October, 2006. Ronald Lauder bought painting on June 18, 2006 for $154.5 million.

‘Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer I’ is a painting that belong to Gustav Klimt. He completed this painting in 1907, Vienna. It took him three years to complete this painting.

This painting measures 138x138 cm and is painted with oil and is decorated with gold. It depicts the minute and complex ornamentation of the Jugendstil style.

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