[C19fan]

Supposedly the Gauguin was purchased by Qatar. It seems they are amassing an art collection. What is interesting is art showing images of humans and animals is discouraged in Islam. Although it seems Islam as practiced in Central Asia and India was looser on this as one can find plenty of manuscripts and art showing both.

[GeronL]

what is the tax on that?

[ifinnegan]

Nafea Faa Ipoipo

New York Slimes writer calls it "sensuous".

[lee martell]

I for one am amazed that this painting has survived intact with colors still vivid. Maybe some wealthy owner has paid for a professional cleaning job, the kind that won’t destroy or damage the artwork. The conservators of that estate will be thrilled.

[dainbramaged]

It’s a beautiful painting, but 300 million? That’s some big league money right there.