Peter Lik sold a print for a million dollars
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Peter Lik sold a print for a million dollars
[url]http://www.peterlikexposed.com/archives/237[/url] ([url]http://www.peterlikexposed.com/archives/237[/url])
I never understood what makes an artwork get so much value.
I had one like that rejected for limited commercial value
Peter Lik sold a print for a million dollars
[url]http://www.peterlikexposed.com/archives/237[/url] ([url]http://www.peterlikexposed.com/archives/237[/url])
I never understood what makes an artwork get so much value.
It's art and all that stuff. Its usually one very rich individual outbidding another very rich individual. But it's nice to see photography attain such a high value, makes you wonder about the 25 cent downloads for at least a second.
Peter Lik sold a print for a million dollars
[url]http://www.peterlikexposed.com/archives/237[/url] ([url]http://www.peterlikexposed.com/archives/237[/url])
I never understood what makes an artwork get so much value.
I had one like that rejected for limited commercial value
Peter Lik sold a print for a million dollars
[url]http://www.peterlikexposed.com/archives/237[/url] ([url]http://www.peterlikexposed.com/archives/237[/url])
I never understood what makes an artwork get so much value.
I had one like that rejected for limited commercial value
me too :)
I don't believe this story, sounds like a hash up to get some free advertising and to drive up the value of the photos he is selling.
Conviently the buyer wants to remain secret.
Maybe its true but I have my doubts.
Funny thing is, before microstock there was a time when I would spend two weeks waiting for the right light to get the shot I wanted.
I never understood what makes an artwork get so much value.
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Peter Lik Galleries are a work of art, in and of themselves—as you’ll see upon entering. Designed and conceived by the artist, all fourteen galleries—from New York to Australia— exhibit an exquisite attention to detail, and reveal the essence of fine art. Come join us today and experience what makes Peter Lik the most important landscape photographer in the world.
I never understood what makes an artwork get so much value.
maybe [url]http://www.peterlik.com/awards[/url] ([url]http://www.peterlik.com/awards[/url])
Peter Lik Galleries are a work of art, in and of themselves—as you’ll see upon entering. Designed and conceived by the artist, all fourteen galleries—from New York to Australia— exhibit an exquisite attention to detail, and reveal the essence of fine art. Come join us today and experience what makes Peter Lik the most important landscape photographer in the world.
Still, I don't understand why a piece of artwok can be valued so much.
I'm not very good at talking myself up. These successful photo artists are great at selling themselves and their photos. It definitely makes me wonder if I'm in the wrong job when I see this though. There's really nothing special about most of the photos I have seen selling for small fortunes. I need to go to BS school :) I also think it would be hard for a microstocker to sell photos for huge amounts of money but perhaps that could be used as a rags to riches story? Some artists sell prints for tiny amounts and they sell their originals for big fees, so perhaps it can be done.
Would be interesting to know what's the most a microsotock contributor has made selling an art photography print.
Can you imagine this sceanario:
One sells a $1million image on IS, then IS takes 80% of it, so one would get $200 000, and IS gets $800 000. Then of course, one have to pay tax, so here in Canada (not 100% sure) I guess you would pay 40-50% tax on that. In the end, you'd get $120 000 max on a $1million sale.
Not worth it at all. :P
after one sale he would be up to 19%
after one sale he would be up to 19%
But only for a year?
For me it's nothing about this particular photo itself, or the quality of a specific artist's portfolio, be him a photographer, a painter, a sculpturer, whatever. It's just that it is insane to pay that much money for anything of the kind. I find it insane enough when I read about a Van Gogh or a Picasso reaching also several million of dollars in an auction. Maybe if it was the only left work of an artist, or one with a very special history behind it, but not in general.
For me it's nothing about this particular photo itself, or the quality of a specific artist's portfolio, be him a photographer, a painter, a sculpturer, whatever. It's just that it is insane to pay that much money for anything of the kind. I find it insane enough when I read about a Van Gogh or a Picasso reaching also several million of dollars in an auction. Maybe if it was the only left work of an artist, or one with a very special history behind it, but not in general.Certainly no more insane than paying some dimwit hundreds of thousands of dollars a month because he can throw/hit/dribble a ball.
still,no photo no art is worth a million
Certainly no more insane than paying some dimwit hundreds of thousands of dollars a month because he can throw/hit/dribble a ball.I would agree, but a good sports player (whatever the sport) brings back revenue in merchandise and advertisement. In this case, it is an investment, even if I agree that the money involved is also absurd.
For me it's nothing about this particular photo itself, or the quality of a specific artist's portfolio, be him a photographer, a painter, a sculpturer, whatever. It's just that it is insane to pay that much money for anything of the kind. I find it insane enough when I read about a Van Gogh or a Picasso reaching also several million of dollars in an auction. Maybe if it was the only left work of an artist, or one with a very special history behind it, but not in general.
The classic arts/painters like van Gogh, Piccasso, etc, is a totally differant story, their art is looked upon as an investment, like them or not, its something which never, ever loose in value.
This shot by Lik however, must have been bought rather for its appeal then investment.
Art, the kind people deem as must have is by far and away one of the best investments you can make. So this million dollar image may easily become 2, 5 to 10 million while the sports figure heads off to rehab or hires a PR firm to explain his indiscretions. The only reason the sports figure makes that kind of money is because someone fills the stands for, what I believe, is an insane admission fee.Certainly no more insane than paying some dimwit hundreds of thousands of dollars a month because he can throw/hit/dribble a ball.I would agree, but a good sports player (whatever the sport) brings back revenue in merchandise and advertisement. In this case, it is an investment, even if I agree that the money involved is also absurd.
The only reason the sports figure makes that kind of money is because someone fills the stands for, what I believe, is an insane admission fee.
still, no sports figure,artist,photographer or whatever is worth that kind of money
Seriously, $200 for that? In that case the image is a steal at one million.The only reason the sports figure makes that kind of money is because someone fills the stands for, what I believe, is an insane admission fee.
Not really __ by far the most revenue from sports is generated through television. Agree that people are willing to pay absurd amounts to attend though. I found it quite bizarre that lots of people paid $200 just to stand in the carpark outside the Superbowl stadium last weekend. That's just weird.
You're right, artist for sure, but sports figure not a chance.still, no sports figure,artist,photographer or whatever is worth that kind of money
it is your opinion, some might disagree, I do
I never understood what makes an artwork get so much value.
maybe [url]http://www.peterlik.com/awards[/url] ([url]http://www.peterlik.com/awards[/url])
Peter Lik Galleries are a work of art, in and of themselves—as you’ll see upon entering. Designed and conceived by the artist, all fourteen galleries—from New York to Australia— exhibit an exquisite attention to detail, and reveal the essence of fine art. Come join us today and experience what makes Peter Lik the most important landscape photographer in the world.
Still, I don't understand why a piece of artwok can be valued so much.