No.5, 1948 by Jackson PollockNo. 5, 1948 is a painting by Jackson, an American painter known for his contributions to the abstract expressionist movement.
The painting was done on an 8' x 4' sheet of fiberboard, with thick amounts of brown and yellow paint drizzled on top of it, forming a nest-like appearance.
It was originally owned by Samuel Irving Newhouse and displayed at the Museum of Modern Art before being sold to David Geffen.
It is claimed by the New York Times that this painting was sold by David Geffen (of Geffen Records), to David Martinez (managing partner of Fintech Advisory).
However, a press release issued on behalf of Martinez states that he didn’t actually purchase the painting.
So the truth is shrouded in mystery, and it can only be rumored to have sold for a record-breaking $140 million.
No.5, 1948 by Jackson Pollock
