At the time of sale, it was one of the top two most expensive artworks ever sold, together with van Goghs Portrait of Dr. Gachet, which was also purchased by Saito. Saito caused international outrage when he suggested in 1991 that he intended to cremate both paintings with him when he died. However, when Saito and his companies ran into severe financial difficulties, bankers who held the painting as collateral for loans arranged a confidential sale through Sothebys to an undisclosed buyer. Although not known for certain, the painting is believed to be in the hands of aSwiss collector.

　　As of December 2011 the Bal du moulin de la Galette is fifth on the list of most expensive paintingsever sold.

　　作者简介：

　　Pierre-Auguste Renoir

　　Pierre-Auguste Renoir was a French artist who was a leading painter in the development of the Impressionist style. As a celebrator of beauty, and especially feminine sensuality, it has been said that Renoir is the final representative of a tradition which runs directly from Rubens to Watteau.

　　Pierre-Auguste was the father of actor Pierre Renoir and filmmaker Jean Renoir.

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