Why are some paintings so expensive?

[Phr3121]

I would not pay $10 for these paintings, but check out the price tag on the ones listed below. I guess it would relate to the artist, quality, materials used, period, and style. Paint on canvas. Some look like they were done by a 5 year old. Same for diamonds (carbon) and gold. Both are elements. Man has made the value of it what it is today. Funny what people consider valuable and what they are willing to pay for it.

The Card Players: $272,000,000

Starry Night: $90,000,000

Guernica: $190,000,000


Van Gogh self-portrait: $72,000,000

The Scream: $120,000,000

F-16 Fighter Jet: $20,000,000

 

[Jimmy Jazz]

cultural and historical significance.

 

[fallable]

 

[Phr3121]

Cultural and historical significance.

What is the cultural and historical significance of a Van Gogh self-portrait? Why aren't Hitler paintings going for this price?

 

[Thanos]

if you have to ask, you'll never know

this doesn't put a smile on my face

 

[Jimmy Jazz]

What is the cultural and historical significance of a Van Gogh self-portrait? Why aren't Hitler paintings going for this price?

in terms of art history and culture he was an influential painter.

 

[mb23100]

Some people have more money than they know what to do with

 

[Fluffernutter]

Because the market says so.

 

[Phr3121]

In terms of art history and culture he was an influential painter.

Well, he was crazy. He cut off his ear and took it to a prostitute in France. Hitler was crazy too. He too did a couple of paintings that are actually better than Van Gogh.

 

[HIMBOB]

Unique items that will never have an equivalent.

Usually pinnacle of a style or a renowned artist.

Gold and diamonds however I got no idea.

 

[Jimmy Jazz]

Well, he was crazy. He cut off his ear and took it to a prostitute in France. Hitler was crazy too. He too did a couple of paintings that are actually better than Van Gogh.

thats just realism. Alot of people can do that. Most people don't change the course of style in fine arts.

 

[Phr3121]

$10,000,000 for this one:

 

[therealdope]

If that first painting sold for $272m then I don't even want to guess what a Rembrandt would cost.

 

[Headkicktoleg]

If you can't tell why these pieces are special you are probably an alien.

 

[Phr3121]

Ok, I'll pay $1,000 for this one:


* It's worth $200.

 

[Phr3121]

I have 5 donkeys I rescued and raised. Are they for sale? No. Would I sell one to you for $1,000,000? No. What is a donkey worth? $100.

 

[Judge]

I would not pay $10 for these paintings, but check out the price tag on the ones listed below. I guess it would relate to the artist, quality, materials used, period, and style. Paint on canvas. Some look like they were done by a 5 year old. Same for diamonds (carbon) and gold. Both are elements. Man has made the value of it what it is today. Funny what people consider valuable and what they are willing to pay for it.

The Card Players: $272,000,000

Starry Night: $90,000,000

Guernica: $190,000,000


Van Gogh self-portrait: $72,000,000

The Scream: $120,000,000

F-16 Fighter Jet: $20,000,000

Have you heard of supply and demand???

If you can't tell why these pieces are special you are probably an alien.

Not sure if he is an alien but was definitely involved in some anal probing.

 

[jefferz]

This sold for $43.8 million

This one is priceless

 

[Phr3121]

Have you heard of supply and demand???

Yes. Does that explain why a 'shitty' painting sells for $272,000,000? I see more of a demand for the paining on post #15 than I do for those on post #1. I guess the price of 'shit' fluctuates with demand. Shit valued at $272,000,000 must be some good shit. I would like the name of the idiot who bought it. I have a couple of bridges here in Oklahoma I'll sell him for $1,000,000 each.

 

[Pliny Pete]

Because people sre fuckin idiots