Work Van Gogh delivers tens of millions

A painting by Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890) was Thursday in New York for 54 million dollars (almost 50 million) went under the hammer.

Prior to the auction at Sotheby's had estimated that the canvas from 1889 would change between 50 and $ 70 million of owner. It is still unclear who the buyer is. Van Gogh, the highest price for a painting has been paid in 1990. His portrait of Dr. Gachet in 1890 resulted in 82.5 million dollars then on.