The Answer: According to Guinness World Records, the most valuable painting is the Mona Lisa. Painted by Leonardo Di Vinci begining around 1505-06, it is housed by the Louvre Museum in Paris, Frace. The painting was assessed for insurance purposes at $100 million for its move to Washington D.C. And New York for exhibition in the winter of 1962-63. Some more expensive brushes have bristles of varied lengths, resulting in a tapered edge for detailed work. Some brushes have little split ends, called 'flagged,' that help spread the paint even.

The Reinast is the most expensive toothbrush in the world. Created from distinct materials that combine durability and elegance, the Reinast is a stylish toothbrush. For the price of $4,272.96 you also buy durability technology and functionality. Princeton Acrylic Paint Brush The top range brush from Princeton will cost about RM150. What makes the Princeton Acrylic Paint Brush so attractive is that you can use it for both acrylic and oil (although it is not mentioned). Made from hog fiber bristle, it is known for its durability that lasts a long time.

Growing up, you either loved Pokémon or you just didn't care for it.

But if the former resonates with you, then you'll know just how important the Pokémon Trading Card Games were to you.

Sure, not all of us necessarily knew how to play the card game, but we sure did enjoy collecting them.

They were a good time for sure.

Hell, some of us still collect them to this day. And that's completely okay.

That's because your old Pokémon trading cards can fetch a pretty penny when sold in the right places to the right buyers.

So to those that held on to their old cards and took care of them over the years, smart.

Most Expensive Paint Brush In The World

But one extremely rare Pokémon card was bought at auction for a whopping US$233,000, making it the most expensive card ever sold.

Behold: The Pikachu Illustrator card, which was given out as a prize to winners of an illustration contest by CoroCoro Comics that took place in 1998.

And unlike other 'regular' rare Pokémon cards, there were only 39 examples ever made, which means they're almost impossible to find.

The card itself depicts everybody's favorite rodent Pokémon, Pikachu, holding a paint brush and other drawing utensils. Unlike other Pokémon trading cards, Pikachu Illustrator cards only come in Japanese.

According to Zen Market, the card was bought by an American.

Prior to this, the most expensive Pokémon card ever sold was also a Pikachu Illustrator, auctioned off for US$195,000.

According to Michael Halperin, a spokesman for Heritage Auctions, only 10 of the 39 cards are known to still be in mint condition, while it's uncertain how many of the remaining cards are privately-owned.

As stated in the Pikachu Illustrator card above, the auctioned card was in 'Mint 9' condition, which means it only has a small imperfection, compared to a pristine copy.

But if you're thinking the card has actual power when played in a game, think again. It only displays a congratulatory message to the recipient of the card from the illustration contest.

Have you ever seen a Pikachu Illustrator card in real life?

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I was kindly invited to the product launch of the Lucas Pro-Tools ProFinish paint brush back in December last year. It was a glittering affair at the McLaren factory and so certainly a memorable evening. I was also given a sample brush to try at the party and have been using it consistently for the past 7 months. This is the most field testing we have ever done for a review of a British made product.

The first thing to address is why is has taken me so long to produce this review. The issue is that the Lucas Pro-Tools paint brush is so damn expensive. At £60 each, I have to admit, I was struggling to justify the cost… but I think I now might be able to.

The first thing to note is that this brush is not really meant for enthusiastic amateur DIYers like me. It is a proper professional tool. My usual approach to paint brushes is as a disposable commodity. As such, if I spend £10 on a pack of 3 brushes I feel hard done by. So, I am really not the target market for this product and this is perhaps why I wrestled over the cost for so long.

The Lucas after 7 months use

The last few months have given me plenty of opportunity to test the Lucas to the limits. I have built a conservatory, added a loft conversion, redecorated the kitchen and touched up the paint in just about every other room in the house. The Lucas has been with me every step of the way and, while it is not looking as fresh as it once did, it is still as functional as when I opened the box.

The one thing I cannot quantify is how much of its current good form is down to the construction and how much is down to my reverence for it. I look after this brush better than any tool I have ever owned. Each brush comes with it’s own little comb which you are advised to run through your brush after every use. I diligently do just that, which actually makes cleaning far easier, and tuck it way in its supplied solid plastic cover. I am sure that this routine goes a long way to preserving the brush but let’s not underestimate the part that the quality of construction play in all of this.

Lets make no bones about it, this is the best paint brush money can buy (or at least I have ever used). It applies paint evenly, cuts in perfectly and never leaves bristles behind. It is a genuine pleasure to hold in your hand and it feels rock solid.

With a pure beech handle and seamless aluminium ferrule (the bit holding the bristles in) the ProFinish comes in a beautiful presentation box complete with a comb, guard cover and instructions.

So, is it worth the money? I surprise myself in saying this but I think it might be. It is only after all these months of use that I now understand the value of a good quality paint brush. If you are going to use it once or twice a year then the investment in the Lucas is likely not going to be a good one but if you are a regular user, or indeed a professional, then I can see how this would start to pay for itself after a while.

Ultimately, painting is my least favourite DIY job. The fact that the ProFinish has made it significantly less painful is actually worth a lot to me.

World's Most Expensive Toothbrush

– James