In 1987, a Van Gogh painting sold for a record-breaking 20 million dollars
A vibrant depiction of a French bridge by Vincent van Gogh stunned the art world in 1987 when it fetched a record-breaking twenty million dollars at a London auction.
In 1987, Van Gogh's 'Le Pont de Trinquetaille' sold for $20.4 million, reflecting a massive surge in the value of Impressionist art. Painted during his prolific period in Arles, the work captures the unique light of Southern France. It was one of several Van Gogh pieces that saw astronomical price jumps during the late 1980s art boom.
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