I'm curious about the history of tulip prices. Specifically, I want to know what the highest price paid for a tulip was. This information would help me understand the value and rarity of tulips.
7 answers
Carlo
Tue Nov 12 2024
This figure serves as a testament to the bulb's extraordinary value during that period.
CryptoGuru
Tue Nov 12 2024
In the winter of 1637, a remarkable price was recorded for a single bulb.
Carlo
Tue Nov 12 2024
The highest price for which there is reliable evidence stands at 5,200 guilders.
Raffaele
Mon Nov 11 2024
A carpenter, for instance, would have earned far less in a year compared to the value of the bulb.
DaeguDivaDance
Mon Nov 11 2024
To put this into perspective, the bulb's price exceeds three times the amount Rembrandt charged for his painting The Night Watch.