Most expensive painting sold privately
The current most expensive painting sold privately record is $300 million, held by Willem de Kooning, Interchange. Last checked October 10, 2026.
$300
million
Willem de Kooning, Interchange
- Holder
- Willem de Kooning, Interchange
- Record
- $300 million
- Exact figure
- About $300 million (reported, 2015)
- Location
- United States
- Last checked
- October 10, 2026
Sources
- The Art Newspaper Ken griffin spends reported dollar500m on two abstract expressionist paintings
- Artfix Daily Ken griffin drops million on two abstract expressionist artwor
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