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Phantom – Most expensive photograph in the world (6.5 million dollars)

Most expensive photograph in the world
Noteworthy, “Phantom” has become the most expensive photograph in history. The photograph by Australian photographer Peter Lik, sold in Los Angeles went to a private collector for 6.5 million dollars, according to The Guardian. Thus, was beaten the previous record of the most expensive photograph in the world, owned by German Andreas Gursky. Done in Antelope Canyon in southwest United States, “Phantom” by Peter Lik shows the beam penetrating into the cave through the gully. Meanwhile, clot light resembles a ghost, “Phantom”. According to the publication, an admirer of Lik previously acquired his pictures “Illusion” for $ 2.4 million and “Eternal mood” for 1.1 million dollars.

Grand canyon. Australian photographer Peter Lik

With this $10 million sale, Lik now holds four of the top 20 spots for most expensive photographs ever sold. He already has a position in the ranking with a previous $1 million sale of famed image, “One.” Until now, the top line of the rating of the most expensive photo took the work of Andreas Gursky called “Rhine II». In 2011, it was sold for $ 4.3 million.

Born in 1959 in Melbourne, Peter Lik migrated to the U.S. in 1984, Lik and discovered his passion for panoramic photography. Professional photographer, he has had more than 30 years of experience in photoart. Besides, Lik has many awards for his work.