Why is a Klimt so expensive?

Question

Maybe a masterpiece ,but isn't it too expensive?

Answer 1

The simple answer would be, "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder", and thus, the objective demand of the market determines value.

But when it comes to the fine art "community", that would be naive.

The market value of fine art is determined more by a very small network and community of art dealers and "aficinados", who will simply foist their own presuppositions about what is "art" and valuable, and translate that into market price.

Answer 2

If you mean the most recent record breaking one, it's because the Nazis stole the painting from the original owners and then it was sitting in an attic for years. The history bumped up the price more than the painting. I love Klimt, but hey, I wouldn't pay that much for one.

Answer 3

There are something like fifty Klimt known paintings still in existence.

If you own one you own a one of a kind original painting by a unique voice in the world of art.

There are several thousand Van Goghs, several thousand Picassos, a thousand Dali's and fifty Klints.

Does this help?

Answer 4

you can get open editions of klimt's work for next to nothing. of course they arent going to have any value but you can still enjoy the work.

Answer 5

Well, the work is extremely popular right now. You see his reproductions on cards, vases, etc. A few years ago the general public had no idea who he was, now look.

Answer 6

Because there's always someone who will pay. Plus, he's never going to paint another painting.

Answer 7

absolutely not....they are irreplaceable pieces of history.

Answer 8

dont know