CinemaOSMovie · 2011 · 1h 0m

The World's Most Expensive Paintings

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Art critic Alastair Sooke tracks down the ten most expensive paintings to sell at auction, and investigates the stories behind the astronomic prices art can reach. Gaining access to the glittering world of the super-rich, Sooke discovers why the planet's richest people want to spend their millions on art.

Directed byRussell England

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 0m
Language
EN
Released
July 10, 2011
Studios
IWC Media

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Starring
Alastair Sooke

Alastair Sooke

Self - Presenter

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Directed by
Russell England
Written by
Alastair Sooke
Alastair Sooke

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