Behind The World's Most Expensive Paintings.

Ever wonder how certain pieces of art reach their astronomical prices? Is it the worth of the artist? The quality of the piece? A back-room conspiracy? Take a look at this documentary which follows art critic Alastair Sooke as he explores the stories behind the world's ten most expensive paintings...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYm1pNFcV3E

A great quote...

The value of a painting at auction isn't necessarily the value of a painting...it's the value of two people bidding against each other who really want the painting.