Art

The list of the most expensive paintings ever includes No. 5, 1948 by Jackson Pollock which recently sold for $140,000,000 making it the most expensive painting ever sold. This list however does not include paintings in a museum, art house, chapel or exhibit whose value could exceed 1 billion dollars if put up for auction. With the assistance of our readers and art appraisers we have assembled the Top Ten (10) Most Expensive Paintings in a Museum, Art House, Chapel or Exhibit.

1. Sistine Chapel Ceiling by Michaelangelo

Valued at $780,000,000.

Millions and Hundreds of Millions of dollars are spent every year by the wealthy seeking a highly sought after piece of art. Following is a list of the Top Ten Most Expensive Paintings of All Time and an explanation of what makes them so special and worth the exorbitant price.

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1. Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer by Gustav Klimt ($135,000,000)