Why is Leonardo da Vinci's "The Last Supper" in such bad shape?
Leonardo da Vinci's "The Last Supper" began deteriorating within his lifetime because he experimented with painting on dry plaster instead of using traditional fresco techniques.
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- How much did Van Gogh's "Portrait of Dr. Gachet" sell for?
“Vincent van Gogh's "Portrait of Dr. Gachet" sold for $82.5 million in 1990, a record at the time.”
Reference: Christie's
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How many paintings did Van Gogh sell during his life?
Vincent van Gogh is traditionally said to have sold only one painting during his lifetime, "The Red Vineyard."
What is the most expensive painting ever sold?
"Salvator Mundi," attributed to Leonardo da Vinci, sold for about $450 million in 2017, the most ever paid for a painting at auction.