The public may examine many works by great masters who lived before the 19th century thanks to museums' preservation efforts. Since museums seldom sell even the most costly artwork, most of it is considered priceless. What is the value of the Mona Lisa? You may have questioned. Here, we'll take a closer look at some of the most expensive artworks sold to fill in the blanks. Spending a lot of money on fine art is a hobby. Some of the most expensive paintings ever sold are more expensive than high-end automobiles, yachts, and even homes. Check out the prices below to get an idea of how much it would cost to add a piece of art from this list to your collection.

Here Are The list of most expensive paintings ever sold

Leonardo Da Vinci's Salvator Mundi

Despite many claims of their authenticity, Leonardo da Vinci's painting from the 1500s generally flies under the radar. There is still some debate in the art world about whether Leonardo da Vinci created these works or if they were created by one of his talented pupils. It sold at a Christie's auction in 2017 for a whopping $450 million. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, commissioned the work via the Ministry of Culture. The Louvre Abu Dhabi was supposed to host the exhibition, but they had to scrap the plan. The Wall Street Journal reports that it has been stored aboard a boat belonging to a Saudi prince and is destined for exhibition in Saudi Arabia's planned cultural center in Al Ula.

Willem De's Kooning Interchange

Willem de Kooning, a Dutch-American abstract painter, painted "Interchange," one of the first examples of his abstract landscape style. It was sold in September 2015 for US$300 million to Kenneth Griffin, CEO of the hedge firm Citadel. The Art Institute of Chicago is now housing it on loan. According to rumors, Griffin also acquired a Jackson Pollock painting.

Da Vinci's Mona Lisa

The Mona Lisa, painted by High Renaissance maestro Leonardo da Vinci, is widely regarded as one of the most valuable artworks in the world. Though it's difficult to put a price on a work of this magnitude, the Mona Lisa was guaranteed $100 million in 1962—an unprecedented sum at the time. That would be around $700,000,000.00 in current dollars, making it the most expensive paintings ever. The Mona Lisa, also known as "La Dolce Vita", is widely considered one of the world's most famous paintings, as it looks like a portrait of Lisa Gherardini, wife of the Florentine drape Francesco del Giocondo. This magnificent beauty can only be seen in the Louvre Museum in Paris, but visitors should be prepared for massive crowds.

Nu Couche By Amedeo Modigliani

This naked artwork was shown for the first time to the public in 1917 and sold in 2015. After just a few hours of being on display, the French police were forced to take action since many attendees deemed it offensive. It is part of a series of well-known naked paintings by Modigliani, of which this is only one. In 2015, it was purchased by the Chinese billionaire Liu Yiqian for $170,400,000,000.

Wasserschlangen Ii' By Gustav Klimt

The literal meaning of Wasserschlangen is "water serpents." It was painted by the well-known Austrian artist Gustav Klimt and had some gold leaf details. Yves Bouvier subsequently sold Dmitry Rybolovlev this other picture. The Salvator Mundi, the world's most valuable artwork, was also in Rybolev's possession. The Nazis confiscated this picture from its initial owner, a Viennese silk factory owner, and afterward Gustav Ucicky, the artist's presumed illegitimate son.

Conclusion

There is a consensus among art experts and laypeople alike that most works in public and private art collections are of priceless worth. Even though many works of art are infamously difficult to value because they are distinctive, artists' creations trade hands often, sometimes at astronomical rates that the great majority of people wouldn't be able to pay for. Here, you take a closer look at some of the most expensive artworks in the world, ranging from works by Old Masters to contemporary creations.