"The Record-Breaking Photo: Unveiling the World's Highest Grossing Image"

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Ormond Gigli's photograph "Girls in the Windows" has become one of the most collected photographs in history, with over 600 signed and numbered copies sold over the last 30 years. The image, featuring models posing in the window frames of brownstones in Manhattan, has been offered at galleries worldwide and has been a popular item at auctions. With prices ranging from $15,000 to $30,000 per print, the photograph has potentially grossed around $12 million in total. The success of "Girls in the Windows" can be attributed to its unique sales strategy, which involved producing and selling a robust supply of prints in various sizes.
Topics:entertainment#art-market#arts-and-culture#auctions#girls-in-the-windows#ormond-gigli#photography
Is This the World's Highest Grossing Photograph? The New York Times
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