What is the value of the Mona Lisa?

A: The value of the "Mona Lisa" is said to be more than $1 billion, although many experts contend that this work of art is invaluable. Painted by artist Leonardo da Vinci in 1503, the oil-on-wood painting is housed in the Louvre in Paris. read more

Last week I had the wonderful opportunity to speak at an event in Paris, France for the first time ever. Amanda came with me and we stayed a couple extra days to see all the sites: none of which are more famous than the Mona Lisa. read more

Guinness World Records lists the Mona Lisa as having the highest insurance value for a painting in history. On permanent display at The Louvre museum in Paris, the Mona Lisa was assessed at US$100 million on December 14, 1962. Taking inflation into account, the 1962 value would be around US$620 million in 2016. read more