Here are the most expensive images in the history of photography. Remarkable aesthetics, impactful compositions and strong social commentary make them a class apart.
The article was originally written by Asra Shaheen for Bidsquare publication.
In 1904, Edward Steichen’s The Pond—Moonlight was the first photograph sold for the highest price back then. He photographed a forest in Mamaroneck, New York, in the backdrop of a pond. The most striking thing is the moon seen through the trees. What’s more amazing? Well this image also mimicked color photography, which wasn’t invented yet. Edward manually applied light-sensitive gums by using layering technique. Three prints of the photo were made and one of them sold for $2.9 million (£2.3 million) at an auction in 2006.
Six decades later, Richard AvedonIf’s image sold for a record-breaking amount of approximately $1.2 million. It celebrates the artistic sensibilities in the world of fashion photography with the portrayal of the American supermodel Dovima, dressed in a Dior outfit, posing with elephantsin a stylized manner.
Check out the list of some of the most expensive images in the history of photography. Remarkable aesthetics, impactful compositions and strong social commentary are some of the characteristics that make these images the highest-priced photographs ever.
Edward Steichen’s The Pond—Moonlight imitated color photography in early 20th century
Richard AvedonIf’s stylized image of American supermodel Dovima
Cindy Sherman’s photo of self in an age when selfies were unheard of
The article was originally written by Asra Shaheen for Bidsquare publication.
