In the high-stakes world of art auctions, masterpieces don’t just sell—they shatter records, redefine value, and become cultural landmarks. These aren’t just paintings; they’re billion-dollar status symbols, historical relics, and trophies for the ultra-wealthy. From long-lost Da Vinci works that vanished for centuries to Warhol’s pop art that changed modern aesthetics, these are the most expensive paintings ever sold—and […]