8. Dora Maar au Chat – $95.2 Million
Pablo Picasso did this painting inspired by one of his lovers, Dora Maar. She outlived the painter by 24 years and 9 years after she died, “Dora Maar au Chat” was sold for $95.2 million, becoming one of the most expensive paintings ever sold.
7. Anna’s Light – $105.7 Million
“Anna’s Light” was done by Barnett Newman in 1968, just two years before he died and it was named after Barnett’s mother, Anna. This canvas is Newman’s largest, with 9 feet high and 20 feet long.