The tragic story behind Van Gogh’s Starry Night
Discover the tragic story behind Vincent van Gogh’s The Starry Night. Painted in June 1889 during his voluntary stay at the Saint-Paul-de-Mausole asylum in Provence, this iconic work captures both a literal view and a deeply personal vision. From the east-facing window of his room, Van Gogh created a swirling night sky that transforms private turmoil into timeless art, connecting his emotional struggle to the vastness of the cosmos.
2026-08-12
Historic letter written by van Gogh and Gaugin sold for over $230,000 in Paris
An “exceptional” joint letter written by artists Vincent van Gogh and Paul Gauguin has sold for more than $230,000 at auction in Paris this week. The letter, which dates from […]
2020-06-17
Van Gogh painting found in junk shop for £45 could fetch over £12 million
A Van Gogh painting discovered in a junk shop for £45 could sell for more than £12 million when it goes up for sale at a major European art fair […]
2020-02-12
Gun that killed Vincent Van Gogh sells at auction for $180,000
The rusted revolver Vincent van Gogh reportedly used to kill himself has sold for three times its estimate during an auction in Paris. The 19th century weapon, which was discovered […]
2019-06-19
Paris auction house to sell the gun that killed Vincent Van Gogh
A gun believed to be the weapon with which Vincent van Gogh killed himself is heading for auction in Paris later this year. The rusted 19th century revolver was originally […]
2019-04-05
Early Van Gogh landscape painting auctions for $8.2 million
Artcurial has auctioned an early landscape painting by Vincent van Gogh for $8.2m. Raccommodeuses de filets dans les dunes (Fishing Net Menders in the Dunes) dates to 1882, when Van Gogh […]
By Tom Meyrick
