Very soon, one of the most iconic paintings ever produced is set to go on sale at auction.&ldquo;The Scream&rdquo; by Edvard Munch, surely one of the most famous paintings in theworld, isexpected to sell for in excess of $80 million, instantly becoming one of the most <ahref="https://www.askmen.com/money/investing_100/125_investing.html">expensivepaintings ever sold.With that in mind, we have decided to examine thepaintings that currently occupy the top ten positions. Whether &ldquo;The Scream&rdquo;will surpass any of these monumental totals remains to be seen, but it is certainlyexpected to give them a run for their money.The top end of the art worldremains in a bubble, insulated from the austerity measures gripping many economies aroundthe world. Some of the pieces mentioned were sold at auction, while others were soldprivately, meaning that the figures quoted are based on consensus of best guesses. Evenwhen the price is uncertain, you can be sure that they remain some of the most incrediblesums ever paid for a piece of art. Read on, and see how many of these you would beprepared to pay millions for. Continue Reading



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