$19,000 (1984)

$110,487,500 (sold in 2017)

580,000% Jean-Michel Basquiat's artwork has enjoyed tremendous appreciation. His iconic piece, Untitled (1982), was purchased for $19,000 in 1984. With Basquiat's cultural impact growing over the decades, that piece sold for an astounding $110.5 million in 2017 at Sotheby’s, solidifying his fame and value in the art market. This case exemplifies the exponential growth potential of work by artists whose reputations soar over time.