Van Gogh's painting sold at Christie's auction at a record price

Work of the great Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh "Orchard surrounded by cypresses" was sold at auction "Christie's" in New York over 117 million dollars. It is noted that such a large auction in the history of art before was not.

The work belonged to Microsoft co-founder, the late Paul Allen (1953-2018). At these auctions, artwork held in Allen's holdings sold for a total of $1.5 billion. "Christie's reports that such a large and rich auction in the history of art has never been seen before.

No Van Gogh work has ever sold for so much. The previous record was set by a Japanese businessman who bought his Portrait of Doctor Geisha for $82 million.

P.S. Vincent Van Gogh (1853-1890) was one of the great masters of the brush, working in the direction of post-impressionism. Famous works: Sunflowers, Iris, Night Terrace at the Cafe.