The 10 Most Expensive Renaissance Paintings Ever Sold
Between the 14th and 17th century, what’s known as the Renaissance period produced a rediscovery of culture regarding philosophy, politics, literature and of course, art.
We saw paintings by the likes of Leonardo da Vinci and Sandro Botticelli creating famous works such as “The Mona Lisa” and “Birth of Venus”. Classic pieces such as the Sistine Chapel were painted by Michelangelo and the little did they know, they were creating some of the most famous paintings in art history.
Today, many Renaissance paintings, created by the Old Masters remain in famous museums like the Louvre in Paris or others across the country, however, at times, these classic paintings can fetch millions for private ownership.
Check out the most expensive Renaissance paintings ever sold to date.
10 “Lot and His Daughters” by Sir Peter Paul Rubens – $44.8 Million
Rubens painted the biblical story of Lot at the tail end of the Renaissance and was perhaps better known for his contribution to the Baroque period, however, according to The Collector, the artist borrows what he’s learned from Renaissance teachers in this piece, including Lot’s dirty feet, an awkward pose of the figures in the scene and psychological intensity.
9 “Rome, from Mount Aventine” by J.M.W. Turner – $47.6 Million
In 1836, the British artist created the painting for friend and publisher John Pye, but over time, it ended up on the Sotheby’s London auction stage, fetching the highest price for a British artist in pre-20th century in history. The painting of the overlook from Mount Aventine features a mix of colors, atmosphere and a beautiful sight of the city below.
8 “Rideau, Cruchon et Compotier” by Paul Cezanne – $60 Million
The oil on canvas displays Cezanne’s love for still life, depicting a wooden table with a bowl full of apples and oranges. The artist enjoyed creating balance and symmetry in his work and this particular piece traveled from the private collection of Paul Gauguin to billionaire Ken Griffin and real estate developer Steve Wynn. Other notable pieces by Cezanne include a series of men playing cards and have earned high dollars at the auctions in recent years.
7 “Portrait of Alfonso d’Avalos with a Page” by Titian – $70 Million
In 2003, the Getty Museum in Los Angeles purchased the oil on canvas depicting a general in the service of Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor. The Getty collection includes additional Titian work such as “Venus and Adonis” and “Penitent Magdalene”. Prior to The Getty taking ownership, the piece was displayed at the Louvre for more than 12 years.
6 “Portrait of Dr. Gachet” by Vincent van Gogh – $82 Million
The famous artist has sold numerous expensive paintings over the years. In the late 1980’s, van Gogh’s painting fetched around $130 million for “Portrait of Joseph Roulin” and “Irises” but the portrait of a homeopathic doctor and artist in which van Gogh resided with tells the larger story of van Gogh’s life. According to The Study, Gachet cared for the artist in the final months of his life. A second version of the painting is displayed in the Musee d’Orsay in Paris.
5 “Young Man Holding a Roundel” by Sandro Botticelli – $93 Million
According to CNN, Botticelli rarely produced portraits, preferring to focus on religious scenes and classic mythology, making “Young Man” a rarity among his Renaissance paintings. In 2021, the painting became Botticelli’s most valuable work ever sold and most valuable Old Masters work ever sold at Sotheby’s.
4 “Meules” by Claude Monet – $110 Million
Known as the “Haystacks” series by Monet, there are 25 different paintings created in the 1890’s and each one available at auction brings in $80 million or more. Each painting in the series is famous for the way Monet used the same subject and changed the scene based on lighting and various seasons. One of the largest collections of the “Haystacks” series can be found at the Art Institute of Chicago.
3 “Maerten Soolmans and Oopjen Coppit” by Rembrandt – $160 Million
In honor of the marriage of Soolmans and Coppit in 1634, Rembrandt painted two individual portraits and they have hung side by side throughout history. Today, the painting is jointly owned by the Louvre Museum and the Rijksmuseum when the two shared the purchase price in 2016.
2 “Nafea Faa Ipoipo” by Paul Gauguin – $229 Million
The painting was Gaugin’s inspiration on a trip to Tahiti in the late 1800’s and translates to “When Will You Marry?” in English. The artist had an affinity for painting native Tahitian women and while no one has confirmed who purchased the artwork at such a hefty price, it’s rumored that the royal family of Qatar has the classic piece in their collection.
1 “Salvator Mundi” by Leonardo da Vinci – $450.3 Million
The most expensive painting ever sold came with a bit of a mystery for several years. At a public Christie’s auction in New York City the piece was auctioned for the unbelievable price of over $450 million and then was never seen again. Years later, the painting was discovered to have been purchased for the private ownership of Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and is now rumored to be displayed on the prince’s private superyacht.
Sources: The Collector, The Study, CNN
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