When Vincent van Gogh’s Portrait of Dr. Gachet was sold at Christie's auction in May 1990 for $82.5 million, it became the most expensive artwork ever sold at that time.
The painting, painted just weeks before van Gogh’s suicide in June 1890, radiates a sense of melancholy, significantly reflecting the heartbroken expression of the era.
After its 1990 sale, Portrait of Dr. Gachet’s whereabouts have become one of the greatest mysteries in the art world, frustrating curators and art historians.
Experts now estimate the value of Portrait of Dr. Gachet to be around $300 million, highlighting its importance and the intrigue surrounding its current location.
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