Alex Sher Photography
American
Alex Sher is an award-winning American underwater fine art photographer whose admiration of feminine sensuality heralded him to worldwide acclaim.
Sher was born in Ukraine in 1962 and started taking photographs at the age of twelve. He graduated from Kyiv University in 1984. Two years later, he volunteered as medical personnel to support the Chernobyl nuclear disaster recovery. When asked about that time, Sher says "Having no clue how much radiation you are getting makes you appreciate every breath — pretty much what you feel underwater."
Sher started showing his photographs in the early 1990s; however, he considered himself an amateur until his work was stolen from an exhibition in Kyiv.
Sher immigrated to the United States with his family in 1995 and currently resides in Los Angeles. As a former biologist and an ocean diver, Alex is deeply concerned with the decimation of kelp forests along the California Pacific Coast.
Sher’s underwater photographs emerged in 2011. In 2015, after participating in a photo competition, his works were exhibited in Paris at the Louvre Museum and later at museums in London, New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and other major cities. Sher's first personal photo exhibition was held in 2016 in Los Angeles by the Bruce Lurie Gallery. Since then, he has had six exclusive exhibitions, has been in numerous group exhibitions, and has participated in major US art fairs.
Sher's artistic style is marked by the transition from photographing marine wildlife at the very beginning to figurative nudity, with a majority of monochrome black and white works. His most recent pieces showcase minimalism and abstraction with bright colors through a quiet, eye-catchy, and charming combination of figurative and abstract art.
Sher is an excellent underwater coach who trains his models on how to control their breath and buoyancy, as well as their feelings. He also teaches spiritual blending with the water and modeling techniques for different underwater cameras.
Sher generously shares his artistic and technical innovations. His ideas inspire underwater photographers around the world. His first photo book, Mermaids, was published in 2018. He has been represented by Touchon Gallery since 2019.
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(Biography provided by Touchon Gallery)
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Artist: Alex Sher
Water Lily - underwater photograph - print on aluminum 23" x 36"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Underwater photograph of a gorgeous girl with dark hair in red dress.
Original digital print on aluminum plate signed by the artist.
Limited edition of 12
The artwork is furnished w...
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2010s Contemporary Alex Sher Photography
Materials
Metal
Winter Fishing - underwater nude photograph - print on paper 17" x 23"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An underwater nude photograph of a young woman caught in fishing net.
Original gallery quality print signed by the artist.
Digital archival pigment print on archival paper with met...
Category
2010s Photorealist Alex Sher Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Die Loreley - underwater nude photograph - archival pigment print 16x24"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Underwater nude photograph of a beautiful young woman wrapped in tulle. The photograph was taken with dark red background.
Original gallery quality archival pigment print on archiv...
Category
2010s Photorealist Alex Sher Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Salsa - underwater nude photograph from series REFLECTIONS - acrylic 32 x 48"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
“Salsa” is a part of Alex Sher’s popular series REFLECTIONS - underwater photographs that could be almost mistaken for abstract paintings as they bring up recollections of masterpiec...
Category
2010s Contemporary Alex Sher Photography
Materials
Acrylic Polymer, Archival Pigment
Rounds - underwater black and white photograph - print on aluminum 8x12"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An underwater black and white portrait of Justin Jedlica - The Human Ken Doll
Original print on aluminum plate with solid black backboard. The artwork needs no additional framing: i...
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2010s Contemporary Alex Sher Photography
Materials
Metal
Green Roll I - underwater nude photograph - print on aluminum 24x36"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Underwater photograph of a naked young woman diving (rolling) in a pool. This extremely dynamic photograph is rich in green tones looks abstract while in fact it is entirely figurati...
Category
2010s Contemporary Alex Sher Photography
Materials
Metal
Private Pool - underwater nude photograph from series REFLECTION aluminum 29х48"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
“Private Pool” is a part of Alex Sher’s popular series REFLECTIONS - underwater photographs that could be almost mistaken for abstract paintings as they bring up recollections of mas...
Category
2010s Contemporary Alex Sher Photography
Materials
Metal
Golden Fish - underwater nude photograph - print on paper 24” x 18”
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An underwater nude photograph of young woman with beautiful blond hair.
Original gallery quality print signed by the artist.
Digital archival pigment print on archival paper with ...
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2010s Photorealist Alex Sher Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Carmen - underwater nude photograph - print on paper 36 x 36"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Underwater nude photograph of Russian celebrity singer Katya Lee. The photograph is mostly black and white except for the red scarf.
Original digital print on archival paper signed...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Alex Sher Photography
Materials
Archival Paper, Archival Ink
Her Own Universe - underwater nude photo - series REFLECTIONS - 14x24"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A naked woman floats in space illuminated with shimmering stars and saturated swirling gasses of solar systems. Similar to the geometric eroticism of Picasso, with color fields and b...
Category
2010s Contemporary Alex Sher Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
The Trouble - underwater photograph of a reflection - archival print 15 x 23"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A passionate furious energy radiates in the ripples of red that overtake the reflection. Intense motion, stirring the water into an explosion of bubbles we encounter “The Trouble...
Category
2010s Photorealist Alex Sher Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Surprise - underwater photograph - series REFLECTIONS - archival pigment 20x35"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
“Surprise” is a part of Alex Sher’s popular series REFLECTIONS - underwater photographs that could be almost mistaken for abstract paintings as they bring up recollections of masterpieces by Picasso, Dali or Gustav Klimt. In fact REFLECTIONS are straight photographic capturing of the water’s surface from below, with a submerged underwater camera. The photographs freeze natural momentary reflections in water surface - the unique kaleidoscopic fragmentations of human body into nearly unrecognizable forms.
It is these bold accents of color, mesmerizing textures, dramatic lines, and distinctive distortions that make Sher’s works unique highly advisable masterpieces.
The strength and patience of the feminine form resound in the echoing smile of Alex Sher’s disciplined model in his underwater photograph “Surprise”. The female body becomes almost unrecognizable as the nude colors of the skin, the vivacious reds of the garments, and the tranquil blues of the water morph and fuse into one another. Hearkening back to the surrealist paintings of masters...
Category
2010s Contemporary Alex Sher Photography
Materials
Archival Paper, Archival Pigment
Hibiscus - underwater nude photograph - archival pigment print 24" x 36"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An underwater photograph of a beautiful naked female on black background. The bright red scarf covers model's head and shoulders leaving open her beautiful butt and legs.
Original ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Alex Sher Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Fluorescence - underwater nude photograph - archival pigment print 26" x 35"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An underwater nude photograph of a beautiful model at the bottom of a pool. The photograph has powerful monochrome schema floating from white to blue with light magenta tint.
Orig...
Category
2010s Contemporary Alex Sher Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Surprise - underwater photograph from series REFLECTIONS - acrylic 20x36
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
“Surprise” is a part of Alex Sher’s popular series REFLECTIONS - underwater photographs that could be almost mistaken for abstract paintings as they bring up recollections of masterpieces by Picasso, Dali or Gustav Klimt. In fact REFLECTIONS are straight photographic capturing of the water’s surface from below, with a submerged underwater camera. The photographs freeze natural momentary reflections in water surface - the unique kaleidoscopic fragmentations of human body into nearly unrecognizable forms.
It is these bold accents of color, mesmerizing textures, dramatic lines, and distinctive distortions that make Sher’s works unique highly advisable masterpieces.
The strength and patience of the feminine form resound in the echoing smile of Alex Sher’s disciplined model in his underwater photograph “Surprise”. The female body becomes almost unrecognizable as the nude colors of the skin, the vivacious reds of the garments, and the tranquil blues of the water morph and fuse into one another. Hearkening back to the surrealist paintings of masters...
Category
2010s Contemporary Alex Sher Photography
Materials
Acrylic Polymer, Archival Pigment
Private Pool - underwater nude photograph - acrylic print 22" x 36"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
“Private Pool” is a part of Alex Sher’s popular series REFLECTIONS - underwater photographs that could be almost mistaken for abstract paintings as they bring up recollections of mas...
Category
2010s Contemporary Alex Sher Photography
Materials
Acrylic Polymer, Archival Pigment
Anesthesia - underwater photograph - series REFLECTIONS -archival pigment 16x23"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
“Anesthesia” is a part of Alex Sher’s popular series REFLECTIONS - underwater photographs that could be almost mistaken for abstract paintings as ...
Category
2010s Abstract Alex Sher Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Raindancer - archival pigment print 24x18"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A young beautiful woman is dancing under the rain. Her dress is all wet. Some strange fishes are reflected in the window behind her.
Original gallery quality print signed by the art...
Category
2010s Photorealist Alex Sher Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Orgasm - underwater photograph - print on paper 17.5" x 22.7"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A striking underwater fine art photograph captures a floating figure in a crimson dress against a deep black background. The composition masterfully blends contemporary underwater ph...
Category
2010s Photorealist Alex Sher Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Möbius Mermaid - underwater nude photograph from series REFLECTIONS paper 16x23"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Radiating with mythic sexuality, the mermaid’s topless body becomes fluid, her multiplying naked breasts and her scaly tail swirling into the hips of a real woman form a Möbius Strip...
Category
2010s Contemporary Alex Sher Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Private Pool - underwater nude photograph - archival pigment 22" x 35"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
“Private Pool” is a part of Alex Sher’s popular series REFLECTIONS - underwater photographs that could be almost mistaken for abstract paintings as they bring up recollections of mas...
Category
2010s Contemporary Alex Sher Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment, Digital Pigment
Porcelain II - underwater nude photograph - print on aluminum 24x36"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
"Porcelain II" captures a young naked woman floating in dark waters, their pale form creating ethereal ripples against the black backdrop. This underwater fine art photograph showcas...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Naturalistic Alex Sher Photography
Materials
Metal
Brushstroke - underwater photograph from series REFLECTIONS - acrylic 26 x 48"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
In a delicate smear of faded blues intermingled with the curves and lines of the pale colors of the skin, Alex Sher’s “Brushstroke” uncovers his phenomenal ability to
capture the tr...
Category
2010s Contemporary Alex Sher Photography
Materials
Acrylic Polymer, Archival Pigment
Her Own Universe - underwater nude photo acrylic print 29x48"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A naked woman floats in space illuminated with shimmering stars and saturated swirling gasses of solar systems. Similar to the geometric eroticism of Picasso, with color fields and b...
Category
2010s Contemporary Alex Sher Photography
Materials
Acrylic Polymer, Archival Pigment
Capricho - underwater nude photograph from series REFLECTIONS - acrylic 32 x 48"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
From the dark, she rises. An eerie turquoise glow intermingles with the colors from the nude body of a woman, at least a part of a woman. Her breasts and arms breach the reflection’s...
Category
2010s Contemporary Alex Sher Photography
Materials
Acrylic Polymer, Archival Pigment
Anesthesia - underwater photograph series REFLECTIONS - archival pigment 43x64"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
“Anesthesia” is a part of Alex Sher’s popular series REFLECTIONS - underwater photographs that could be almost mistaken for abstract paintings as ...
Category
2010s Abstract Alex Sher Photography
Materials
Archival Paper, Archival Pigment, Digital Pigment
Green Bud - underwater photograph - print on paper 17.5" x 23"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An underwater photograph of a young woman wrapped in bright green tulle. Her head is above the water, hidden from the camera.
Original gallery quality print signed by the artist.
...
Category
2010s Photorealist Alex Sher Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Sweet Champagne - underwater photograph - archival pigment print 18 x 24"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An underwater photograph of a young woman with her face covered with air bubbles.
Original gallery quality print signed by the artist.
Digital archival pigment print on archival p...
Category
2010s Photorealist Alex Sher Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Blood and Milk - underwater photograph - archival pigment print 24" x 18"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An underwater photograph of a young woman in red dress with white scarf.
Original gallery quality print signed by the artist.
Digital archival pigment print on archival paper with ...
Category
2010s Photorealist Alex Sher Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Bent Sound - underwater portrait of Njomza Vitia - archival pigment print 18x24"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
"Bent Sound" - An ethereal underwater fine art photograph that captures the intersection of music and movement through a portrait of singer Njomza Vitia. This submerged portrait tran...
Category
2010s Photorealist Alex Sher Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Mermaid Angel - underwater photograph - print on paper 17" x 24"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An underwater photograph of a beautiful young woman in transparent dress on dark background.
Original gallery quality print signed by the artist.
D...
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2010s Photorealist Alex Sher Photography
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Archival Pigment
Sketch - underwater b&w photograph - archival pigment print 24x16"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An underwater black and white photograph of perfect female legs in the pool.
Original gallery quality archival pigment print on paper with metallic finish signed by the artist. .
L...
Category
2010s Photorealist Alex Sher Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Merlot 2017 - underwater nude photograph - archival pigment print 23.5"x17"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An underwater photograph of a red dress repeating the shape of the woman's body.
Original gallery quality print signed by the artist.
Digital archival pigment print on archival pap...
Category
2010s Photorealist Alex Sher Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Hot July - underwater photograph - Four Seasons - print on paper 24 x 40"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An edited underwater photograph of two naked young women wrapped in tulle.
This photograph is a part of the series ‘Four Seasons’. We offer 20% discount for buyers purchasing all ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Alex Sher Photography
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Archival Paper, Archival Pigment, Digital Pigment
Bubblejet - underwater photograph - archival pigment print 23.5x17.5"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Underwater portrait of a beautiful woman in bubbles. The photograph is a combination of black and white center with monochrome peripheral areas.
Original gallery quality archival ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Alex Sher Photography
Materials
Archival Paper, Archival Pigment
Merlot 2017 - underwater nude photograph - archival pigment print 35"x25"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An underwater photograph of a red dress repeating the shape of the woman's body.
Original gallery quality print signed by the artist.
Digital archival pigment print on archival pap...
Category
2010s Photorealist Alex Sher Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Bubble Dance- underwater photograph - print on paper 26” x 35”
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This striking underwater fine art photograph captures a naked figure partially draped in vivid red fabric, surrounded by a constellation of air bubbles. The predominantly monochromat...
Category
2010s Photorealist Alex Sher Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Sketch - underwater b&w photograph - archival pigment print 35x23"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An underwater black and white photograph of perfect female legs in the pool.
Original gallery quality archival pigment print on paper with metallic finish signed by the artist. .
L...
Category
2010s Photorealist Alex Sher Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
In the Hall of the Mountain King - underwater b&w nude photograph - paper 35x50"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An underwater black and white nude photograph of a female dancer performing in a swimming pool.
Original gallery quality print signed by the artist.
Digital archival pigment print ...
Category
2010s Photorealist Alex Sher Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Brushstroke - underwater photograph from series REFLECTIONS - aluminum 20x36"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
In a delicate smear of faded blues intermingled with the curves and lines of the pale colors of the skin, Alex Sher’s “Brushstroke” uncovers his phenomenal ability to
capture the tr...
Category
2010s Contemporary Alex Sher Photography
Materials
Metal
Whirlpool - underwater photograph - print on paper 35" x 32"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An underwater photograph of a young woman wrapped in bright green tulle.
Original gallery quality print signed by the artist.
Digital archival pigment print on archival paper with...
Category
2010s Photorealist Alex Sher Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Green Bud - underwater photograph - print on paper 28" x 35"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An underwater photograph of a young woman wrapped in bright green tulle. Her head is above the water, hidden from the camera.
Original gallery quality print signed by the artist.
...
Category
2010s Photorealist Alex Sher Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Alice - photograph of an underwater reflection - archival print 16 x 23"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
“Alice” is a part of Alex Sher’s popular series Reflections - underwater photographs that could be almost mistaken for abstract paintings as they bring up recollections of masterpiec...
Category
2010s Abstract Alex Sher Photography
Materials
Archival Paper, Archival Pigment
Praying Mermaid - underwater nude photograph - archival pigment print 23" x 17"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An underwater black and white photograph of a young topless woman in a pool.
Original gallery quality archival pigment print signed by the author.
Limited edition of 24
Paper si...
Category
2010s Contemporary Alex Sher Photography
Materials
Archival Paper, Archival Pigment
Porcelain III - underwater nude photograph - print on aluminum 24" x 36"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Porcelain - aside from being an exquisite material - is the name of my project. The premise of the project: my best underwater photos in a porcelain color scheme on a black backgroun...
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2010s Naturalistic Alex Sher Photography
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Metal
Salsa - underwater nude photograph - series REFLECTIONS - archival pigment 35х53
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
In Alex Sher’s “Salsa” we are entranced in the spiraling movements of the topless dancer encased in vibrant reds and electric blues. The nude woman clutches the fabric to her body as...
Category
2010s Contemporary Alex Sher Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Surprise - underwater photograph - series REFLECTIONS - archival pigment 43x77"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
“Surprise” is a part of Alex Sher’s popular series REFLECTIONS - underwater photographs that could be almost mistaken for abstract paintings as they bring up recollections of masterpieces by Picasso...
Category
2010s Contemporary Alex Sher Photography
Materials
Archival Paper, Archival Pigment
Marble Cave (triptych) - underwater b&w nude photograph - 3 prints 24"x18" each
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Marble Cave is a series of three underwater black and white photographs depicting a young naked woman swimming in a pool. Her strong body drops a bizarre shadow on the bottom of the ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Alex Sher Photography
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Archival Pigment
Coming Back - underwater photograph - archival pigment print 23x17"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
"Coming Back" captures a transformative moment in contemporary underwater fine art photography, where classical composition meets avant-garde expression. A figure in crimson emerges through a veil of ascending bubbles, creating a dynamic interplay between motion and stillness. The deep cerulean backdrop contrasts dramatically with the red fabric, while suspended air bubbles catch light like countless stars, evoking a celestial aesthetic. This fine art photograph explores themes of emergence and rebirth, characteristic of modern submersible portraiture. The technical mastery of underwater lighting and movement choreography elevates this piece to a meditation on human resilience and ascension.
This photograph is a part of the series "Blue Fall...
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2010s Contemporary Alex Sher Photography
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Archival Pigment
Blue Fall - underwater photograph - archival pigment print 17x22"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
"Blue Fall" exemplifies contemporary underwater fine art photography, merging surrealism with dynamic motion capture. In this ethereal composition, a figure ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Alex Sher Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Surprise - underwater photograph from series REFLECTIONS - acrylic 27x48
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
“Surprise” is a part of Alex Sher’s popular series REFLECTIONS - underwater photographs that could be almost mistaken for abstract paintings as they bring up recollections of masterpieces by Picasso, Dali or Gustav Klimt. In fact REFLECTIONS are straight photographic capturing of the water’s surface from below, with a submerged underwater camera. The photographs freeze natural momentary reflections in water surface - the unique kaleidoscopic fragmentations of human body into nearly unrecognizable forms.
It is these bold accents of color, mesmerizing textures, dramatic lines, and distinctive distortions that make Sher’s works unique highly advisable masterpieces.
The strength and patience of the feminine form resound in the echoing smile of Alex Sher’s disciplined model in his underwater photograph “Surprise”. The female body becomes almost unrecognizable as the nude colors of the skin, the vivacious reds of the garments, and the tranquil blues of the water morph and fuse into one another. Hearkening back to the surrealist paintings of masters...
Category
2010s Contemporary Alex Sher Photography
Materials
Metal
Alex Sher photography for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a wide variety of authentic Alex Sher photography available for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing the collection of photography to introduce a pop of color in a neutral corner of your living room or bedroom, you can find work that includes elements of blue, red, green and other colors. You can also browse by medium to find art by Alex Sher in archival pigment print, pigment print, paper and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the contemporary style. Not every interior allows for large Alex Sher photography, so small editions measuring 8 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Trenity Thomas, Brian Finke, and Patty Carroll. Alex Sher photography prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $80 and tops out at $5,520, while the average work can sell for $736.