Tag: Art Market History

Why Did Van Gogh Only Sell One Painting in His Lifetime?

Vincent van Gogh is a household name today — his paintings hang in the most prestigious museums, and his work commands tens of millions at auction. But during his lifetime, he was practically invisible to the art world. Despite producing over 2,000 works of art in just a decade, Van Gogh sold only one confirmed…

April 7, 2025

Vincent Van Gogh

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