That I did not know, so I looked it up and was surprised by the answer I found. The most expensive photograph ever sold at auction was one titled Rhein II by Andreas Gursky. Not only was I surprised by how much the photograph fetched, but I was surprised by how bland the image was.
Rhein II by Andreas Gursky
Obviously it is a photo of the Rhine River in Germany, but there are a few more surprising things about the picture. Gursky photoshopped it to remove the industrial skyline from the background and a dog walker in the foreground.
So, what was the selling price of this photograph? On November 8, 2011, it sold for $4,300,000!
Not only that, but I was surprised to see that six of the top eight priciest photographs sold since the recession began. You can see the Wikipedia list HERE.
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OK, $4,300,000.00 for that photo.
I don't under stand that, there is nothing that got me excited. Some grass, and path, some more grass, some water, and some more grass, and some sky. HHHHMMMM
I guess it is in the eye of a couple beholders.
I guess you just need two people that have more money than brains want the same thing and think they can't live without it.
Perhaps his mother bought it to make him feel good.
I would love to know from the buyer what he/she saw in this picture to motivate spending so much. Wow.
an why nots jes copy and past from the puter. Das what I did and saves a bundle
Number 3 on that list was sold just 2 weeks ago. I remember googling number 1 wondering what was so special about it. OK, its's the Rhine, how fascinating. Like I've never seen a river before. Maybe you have to see it in a gallery to be able to appreciate it (it's more than 3 meter wide).
This really answered my problem, thank you!
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It’s definitely a fun rabbit hole to go down, and a great way to show students that in the art world, value is often driven by concept, artist reputation, and scarcity, not just technical skill or perceived beauty!
For students looking for more ways to make photography a sustainable career in a crowded market, focusing on post-production skills like the digital editing Gursky used (albeit for artistic reasons) is a crucial area.
You might want to mention your services for students looking to enter a competitive field and needing a professional edge for their portfolios!
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