Paul G. Allen (1953–2018) was an American business magnate, investor, and philanthropist best known as the co-founder of Microsoft alongside Bill Gates. After leaving Microsoft in 1983, Allen became a prominent investor in various industries, including technology, sports, real estate, and the arts.
He was also known for his philanthropic contributions to science, education, healthcare, and conservation. He founded the Museum of Pop Culture in Seattle and played a key role in the development of the Seattle Art Fair.
Top 10 Valuable Paintings from His Collection Paul Allen’s art collection was legendary, spanning 500 years of art history.
In November 2022, his collection was auctioned at Christie’s for $1.6 billion, making it the most expensive art sale in history.
Georges Seurat – Les Poseuses, Ensemble (Petite version) (1888) – $149 millionPaul Cézanne – La Montagne Sainte-Victoire (1888-1890) – $138 millionVincent van Gogh – Verger avec cyprès (1888) – $117 millionGustav Klimt – Birch Forest (1903) – $105 millionLucian Freud – Large Interior, W11 (after Watteau) (1981-1983) – $86.3 millionClaude Monet – Meule (1891) – Previously sold for $81.4 millionJasper Johns – Small False Start (1960) – $55.4 millionSandro Botticelli – Madonna of the Magnificat (1480s) – Sold for $48.5 millionDavid Hockney – The Splash (1966) – Estimated over $30 millionJan Brueghel the Younger – Sight, 1617, The Five Senses (17th century) – Price undisclosed, but highly valuableJan Brueghel the Younger – Hearing 1617-18, The Five Senses (17th century) – Price undisclosed, but highly valuableJan Brueghel the Younger – Smell, 1617-18, The Five Senses (17th century) – Price undisclosed, but highly valuableJan Brueghel the Younger – Taste, 1618, The Five Senses (17th century) – Price undisclosed, but highly valuableJan Brueghel the Younger – Touch, 1618, The Five Senses (17th century) – Price undisclosed, but highly valuable
These masterpieces reflect Allen’s deep appreciation for both classical and modern art. The entire proceeds from the auction were donated to philanthropy, fulfilling Allen’s wish to support medical, cultural, and environmental causes.
Paul G. Allen (1953–2018) was an American business magnate, investor, and philanthropist best known as the co-founder of Microsoft alongside Bill Gates. After leaving Microsoft in 1983, Allen became a prominent investor in various industries, including technology, sports, real estate, and the arts. He was also known for his philanthropic contributions to science, education, healthcare,…
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