Art Market Explainers
The Most Expensive Paintings Ever Sold: 2026 Ranked List
The most expensive painting ever sold is da Vinci's Salvator Mundi at $450.3M. Our 2026 ranked list of top private and public sales, with what each signals.
The most expensive painting ever sold is da Vinci's Salvator Mundi at $450.3M. Our 2026 ranked list of top private and public sales, with what each signals.