Edward Burtynsky ( 1955 - ) is an Algerian painter. Edward Burtynsky s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 5000 USD for SALTWORKS #1 AND #2, SAMBAR FALT FLATS RAJASTHAN, INDIA (A diptych) in 2003 to 100000 USD for Nickel Tailings #34 and #35, Sudbury, Ontario in 2014 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.