Van Gogh estimated to bring $50M to $70M at NYC fall auction

[Omaha Steve]

Source: AP

NEW YORK (AP) — A landscape Vincent van Gogh created a year before his death will lead Sotheby's impressionist and modern art sale in New York this fall.

"Landscape Under a Stormy Sky," painted in 1889, depicts a field in Arles in the south of France.

It's estimated to bring $50 million to $70 million. The auction record for a van Gogh is $82.5 million.

Last year, Sotheby's sold another Arles landscape by the artist for $66.3 million.

FULL story at link.



This September 2015 photo provided by Sotheby's shows Vincent van Gogh's “Landscape Under a Stormy Sky,” painted in 1889, a year before his death. The landscape depicting a field in Arles in the south of France will lead Sotheby’s impressionist and modern art sale in New York this fall. It’s estimated to bring $50 million to $70 million. The auction record for a van Gogh is $82.5 million. (Sotheby's via AP)

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[kpete]

1. worth every penny

and then some

[mahatmakanejeeves]

2. There are a half-dozen of them across the street from where I work.

National Gallery of Art

I have to say, I can think of a lot worse ways to spend the money.

Vincent van Gogh's works at the National Gallery of Art

This one is currently not on view. It is in the East Building, which is under renovation.



This one is on display:

[Bugenhagen]

11. I have the self portrait on a coffee mug. His ear disappears when it is hot.

I know its a lame joke, but I love the mug.

[Spitfire of ATJ]

4. One of my favorite artists. We have two copies of his work so far....

The cafe sits at the top of the stairs and catches the light.



The almond tree is between the living room and dining room.

[yeoman6987]

5. Wow! You clearly are rich!

Did you pay 50 million for each or buy one get another free for 90 million?






I am glad you get to enjoy his work.

[Spitfire of ATJ]

6. Found the almond one at a thrift store for $15....

Got a 20% senior discount too.

[yeoman6987]

7. Lol. I love it! So glad you found it and get to enjoy it.

Especially love the senior discount!

[progressoid]

8. We have a version of the Sunflowers done entirely in yarn.

Done by my wife's late grandmother.

It's a frickin masterpiece.

[Spitfire of ATJ]

9. I've seen it done in glued down and painted sunflower seeds.

[icarusxat]

10. I made the pilgrimage to the Van Gogh museum in 1988...

At the gate I asked the ticket person for "Tvay" (two tickets, one for me and one for the wife) and I was no longer the ugly American.

[Javaman]

12. and Van Gogh died in poverty. nt

[fasttense]

13. A side affect of capitalism

A work of art is always worth more after an artist dies. Because the artist isn't making anymore.