Though a list of the top 20 most expensive photographs sold at auction was previously published on Photography At Auction, here is a revised list of the top 20 photographs known to have sold at auction, in ascending order and adjusted into US dollars. 20 Cindy Sherman Untitled 92. Sold at Christie’s New York in November…
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Fast Facts: The Oldest and Youngest Photographs
With the Photography at Auction Digest volume 1 now available to buy and download, there are lots of interesting nuggets of information to be discovered about 2018’s year in photographic sales such as the oldest photograph in the data, and the ‘youngest’: Most recent image to be captured and sell at auction in 2018 was…
The Photography At Auction Digest
Looking back at the year’s photography auctions, several interesting themes were revealed such as Christie’s holding the highest number of photography auctions this year, with 12 sales under their belt, yet Phillips had the highest combined sales total and highest sell-through rates. As with previous years, 2018 proved that it is still a man’s world…
The Most Expensive Photograph of The Year
2018 has been a steady year for sales of photography at auction, with roughly 25 photography-specific auctions hosted by the three major auction houses; Christie’s, Phillips and Sotheby’s, but will its performance go down as a stellar year for photography? As photography’s popularity as a commodity has increased over the last two decades, we have…
Fact Checking: The Most Expensive Photographs Sold at Auction
During research for the upcoming Digest it became apparent that the previously published lists of the most expensive photographs to be sold at auction are wrong
What You Need To Know About…Gilbert and George
As part of a series of posts detailing the practitioners who have created the most expensive photographs sold at auction, this edition looks at Gilbert and George – a duo of artists who collaborate mostly on mixed-media pieces. Profile Gilbert Prousch, born 17 September 1943, Italy. George Passmore, born 8 January 1942, Great Britain. Best…
Photography As A Commodity: How Photography Is Attracting Investors
Whether you’re a buyer or a seller, it is becoming more and more apparent that photography is establishing itself as a serious contender in the art market.
The Most Expensive Camera Ever Sold at Auction
Recently the record for the most expensive camera ever sold at auction was broken.
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