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]