23 July 2013

The 10 Most Expensive Photographs In The World

1. Rhein II – Andreas Gursky (1999) $4.3 million





The world of art can sometimes be unfathomable, especially to outsiders. What drives the demand of an ordinary-looking piece, making it sell for millions of dollars?



Here are the world’s ten most expensive photographs.



Are they worth the price?



2. Untitled #96 – Cindy Sherman (1981) $3.9 million





3. For Her Majesty - Gilbert & George (1973) $3.7 million





4. Dead Troops Talk – Jeff Wall (1992) $3.7 million





5. Untitled (Cowboy) - Richard Prince (2001-02) $3.4 million





6. 99 Cent II, Diptychon – Andreas Gursky (2001) $3.3 million





7. Los – Angeles – Andreas Gursky (1998) $2.9 million





8. The Pond/Moonlight – Edward Steichen (1904) $2.9 million





9. Untitled #153 – Cindy Sherman (1985) $2.7 million





10. Billy the Kid – Unknown (1880) $2.3 million





[via FreeYork]