Van Gogh’s Masterpiece Fetches $20.4 Million
Le Pont de Trinquetaille sold at London auction in 1987.
On this day On this day in 1987, Vincent van Gogh’s painting ‘Le Pont de Trinquetaille’ was sold for $20.4 million at an auction in London. Van Gogh, a Dutch Post-Impressionist, is renowned for his vibrant use of color and expressive brushwork, which laid the groundwork for modern art despite his tragic life.
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