Van Gogh portrait sells for 40 million

A Vincent Van Gogh portrait of a French cafe owner Marie Ginoux sold for 40 million at an auction, according to Christie8217;s, which handled the sale.

L8217;arlesienne, Madame Ginoux had been owned by the same family since 1929, when it was bought by Dr Harry Bakwin, a wealthy American pediatrician. An anonymous buyer purchased the portrait on Tuesday for 40,336,000, Christie8217;s said.