Here’s the real magic: van Gogh was broke when he painted it. He sold only one painting in his entire life, and it was for a tiny amount. He died thinking he was a failure. Now, his work is worth more than entire buildings in Manhattan. Talk about a plot twist.
The coolest part? The painting isn’t even about money. It’s about a man looking at the night sky and finding peace in chaos. The stars swirl like they’re alive, and the moon glows like a second sun. You can’t put a price on that feeling — at least, not easily.
The Insurance Game
Even though it’s not for sale, MoMA has to protect it. The painting is insured for an estimated $100 million to $150 million. That means if it’s stolen or damaged, the insurance company has to pay out. But let’s be real: who would steal a painting that everyone recognizes? You can’t exactly sell it on eBay.
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Still, that insurance number is a good clue. It suggests that if van Gogh’s masterpiece ever hit the auction block, it would probably break records. Some experts say $1 billion is not a fantasy if a tech billionaire with a hobby got into a bidding war.
