Van Gogh's Will 〈Original × 2027〉
There is no record of a formal, legal will written by Vincent van Gogh before his death in 1890. Because he lived in severe poverty and sold very few works during his lifetime, he likely had no traditional estate to bequeath. Instead, his "will" is often discussed by historians through his extensive correspondence and the subsequent actions of his family. 1. Legal Status of the Estate
Vincent's true intentions for his life's work were recorded in the he sent to Theo. Van Gogh's Will
Inherited the works but died six months after Vincent in January 1891. There is no record of a formal, legal