Fine Art Photography

Diane Arbus Prints Hit the Auction Block—What This Means for Photography Collectors
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Diane Arbus Prints Hit the Auction Block—What This Means for Photography Collectors

When Fine Art Meets the Secondary Market I’ve been watching the photography auction circuit for years, and I have to be honest—it’s a space that can feel unnecessarily gatekept and pretentious. So when I heard that Bonhams is bringing a collection of Diane Arbus photographs to their New York auction block, my first instinct wasn’t starry-eyed reverence. It was curiosity about what this actually means for photographers and collectors trying to navigate the fine art market.

A $1 Million Yard Sale Find Exposes the Wild Truth About Photography Value
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A $1 Million Yard Sale Find Exposes the Wild Truth About Photography Value

The Yard Sale That Changed Everything I’ve been covering photography gear and deals for years, and I’ve seen plenty of hype around equipment that promises to make you a better photographer. But here’s what nobody talks about: the actual value of photography has almost nothing to do with the camera that took the shot. That point hit home hard when I learned about a Edward Steichen photograph that someone picked up at a yard sale—probably for a few bucks—and could now be worth approximately $1 million.