In the discreet yet dazzling world of art, records are set in millions, sometimes hundreds of millions of dollars. Each sale, whether public or private, becomes a global event, a mix of fascination and astonishment. Here is the ranking of the Top 10 most valuable works of art ever sold, counting down from number ten to the ultimate masterpiece.

A striking fusion of contemporary art’s exuberance and the ultimate in luxury engineering. In a bold creative alliance, Mansory and Alec Monopoly unveil a sculptural and mechanical masterpiece of exceptional intensity. Just ten bespoke vehicles, part collector’s item, part artistic statement, crafted exclusively for a rarefied circle of aesthetes and true insiders.