In preparation for Paris Photo 2025, several participating galleries have presented their photography selections across three distinct price categories, offering insights into the contemporary art market's pricing structure. The galleries were asked to showcase works priced under €1,000, between €1,000 and €2,000, and above €5,000, revealing diverse approaches to pricing and curation.
Germany's Kominek Gallery demonstrates the full price spectrum with three carefully selected works. The gallery offers Mark Steinmetz's "Akron, Ohio" from 2000 priced at €850, representing their lower-priced category. In the mid-range, they present Daisuke Yokota's "Untitled, img383" for €1,200. For collectors seeking premium works, Kominek features Olga Sokal's "Black Mountain" from 2022, part of the "Black Stone Burns" series, priced at €7,500.
Klemm's Gallery, also from Germany, focuses on contemporary digital art with Viktoria Binschtok's "digital semiotics (hug)" from 2024, offered at €13,000. This piece represents the gallery's commitment to cutting-edge photographic practices and digital media exploration.
Two galleries have positioned themselves exclusively in the luxury market segment. Kuckei + Kuckei from Germany does not offer any works below €2,200, instead focusing on high-end contemporary photography. Their standout piece is Barbara Probst's "Exposure 191: Munich, Niederlingerstrasse 68, 10.08.24, 8:19 p.m." from 2024, commanding a premium price of €52,000.
Similarly, France's La Galerie Rouge maintains a minimum price point of €5,000, reflecting their focus on established and historically significant works. The gallery presents Barbara Crane's piece from the "People of the North Portal" series, created in Chicago between 1970-1971, priced at €5,500. This vintage work demonstrates the gallery's emphasis on photography with historical importance and proven market value.
