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

Status: Released
Runtime: 1h 0m
Language: EN
Released: July 10, 2011

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IWC Media

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1 credited

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Alastair Sooke

Alastair Sooke

Self - Presenter

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Directed by: Russell England
Written by: Alastair Sooke

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