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Ansel Adams Photographs: Value & Auction Prices

1902–1984

ArtSell has recorded 382 auction results for Ansel Adams photographs between 2002 and 2026, and 345 of them sold (90%). Half of the priced sales fell between $2kSign up free to see and $17.9kSign up free to see, with a median of $5.3kSign up free to see. Winter Sunrise, Sierra Nevada from Lone Pine California holds the top price on file: $413kSign up free to see at Phillips (July 2020). Most results come from Phillips (153), Bonhams (60) and Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (26).

$412,500≈ £327,485≈ €364,110Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumWinter Sunrise, Sierra Nevada from Lone Pine CaliforniaPhillips382auction results2002–2026years recorded90%sold$5.3kSign up free to seemedian price

Ansel Adams photographs: key figures

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382
Sold rate
90%
Active at auction
2002–2026
Median price
$5.3kSign up free to see
Record price
$413kSign up free to see Winter Sunrise, Sierra Nevada from Lone Pine California, Phillips, Jul 2020

Top auction houses: Phillips (153), Bonhams (60), Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (26)

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  1. Bridalveil Falls by Ansel Adams, Gelatin silver print, sold Oct 2025
    Bridalveil Falls
    Photograph
    9 1/2 x 7 1/2 in.
    Leland Little · · Lot 5021
    $6,000≈ £4,466≈ €5,137HammerSign up free to seeView at Leland Little ↗
  2. El Capitan, Winter by Ansel Adams, Gelatin silver print, sold Oct 2025
    El Capitan, Winter
    Photograph
    9 1/2 x 7 5/8 in.
    Leland Little · · Lot 5020
    $3,000≈ £2,233≈ €2,568HammerSign up free to seeView at Leland Little ↗
  3. 'Mt. Williamson from Manzanar, Sierra Nevada, California' by Ansel Adams, 1944, Gelatin silver print, probably printed between 1963 and 1970; mounted, sold Oct 2025
    'Mt. Williamson from Manzanar, Sierra Nevada, California', 1944
    Photograph
    15 1/4 x 18 1/8 in. (38.7 x 46 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 41
    $33,280≈ £25,055≈ €28,769Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–20,000View at Bonhams ↗
  4. Moonrise, Hernandez, New Mexico by Ansel Adams, 1941, Gelatin silver print, probably printed between 1963 and 1970; mounted to Hi-Art Illustration board, sold Oct 2025
    Moonrise, Hernandez, New Mexico, 1941
    Photograph · Board
    15 1/4 x 19 1/2 in. (38.7 x 49.5 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 40
    $58,880≈ £44,327≈ €50,899Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–50,000View at Bonhams ↗
  5. Winter Sunrise, Sierra Nevada, From Lone Pine, California by Ansel Adams, 1944, Gelatin silver print, probably printed between 1973 and 1977; mounted, sold Oct 2025
    Winter Sunrise, Sierra Nevada, From Lone Pine, California, 1944
    Photograph
    14 1/2 x 19 1/4 in. (36.8 x 48.9 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 39
    $35,840≈ £26,982≈ €30,982Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–50,000View at Bonhams ↗
  6. Ice on Ellery Lake, Sierra Nevada, California by Ansel Adams, c. 1959, Gelatin silver print, sold Oct 2025
    Ice on Ellery Lake, Sierra Nevada, California, c. 1959
    Photograph · ed. 4/50
    13 x 18 3/4 in. (33 x 47.6 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 38
    $10,880≈ £8,191≈ €9,405Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Bonhams ↗
  7. El Capitan, Winter, Yosemite National Park, California by Ansel Adams, 1948, Gelatin silver print, sold Oct 2025
    El Capitan, Winter, Yosemite National Park, California, 1948
    Photograph
    9 1/2 x 7 3/8 in. (24.1 x 18.7 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 37
    $2,048≈ £1,542≈ €1,770Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Bonhams ↗
  8. Portfolio VII by Ansel Adams, 1932-1976, New York: Parasol Press, Ltd., 1976. Eleven gelatin silver prints and one unique Polaroid print, sold Oct 2025
    Portfolio VII, 1932-1976
    Photograph · ed. 70/115
    Each 15 5/8 x 19 1/4 in. (39.7 x 48.9 cm) or the reverse Polaroid 4 1/4 x 5 1/4 in. (10.8 x 13.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 247
    $135,450≈ £101,294≈ €116,657Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $80,000–120,000View at Phillips ↗
  9. Aspens, Northern New Mexico by Ansel Adams, 1958, Gelatin silver print, printed 1973-1977, sold Oct 2025
    Aspens, Northern New Mexico, 1958
    Photograph
    19 1/4 x 15 1/8 in. (48.9 x 38.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 246
    $28,380≈ £21,223≈ €24,442Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  10. Moonrise, Hernandez, New Mexico by Ansel Adams, 1941, Gelatin silver print, printed 1973-1977, offered Oct 2025
    Moonrise, Hernandez, New Mexico, 1941
    Photograph
    15 1/2 x 19 1/8 in. (39.4 x 48.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 245
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $30,000–50,000View at Phillips ↗
  11. Frozen Lake and Cliffs, Sierra Nevada, California by Ansel Adams, 1927, Gelatin silver print, printed 1973-1977, sold Oct 2025
    Frozen Lake and Cliffs, Sierra Nevada, California, 1927
    Photograph
    9 5/8 x 12 3/8 in. (24.4 x 31.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 244
    $7,740≈ £5,788≈ €6,666Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–9,000View at Phillips ↗
  12. Storm over the Great Plains, From Cimarron, New Mexico by Ansel Adams, circa 1961, Gelatin silver print, printed 1963-1973, sold Oct 2025
    Storm over the Great Plains, From Cimarron, New Mexico, circa 1961
    Photograph
    14 1/4 x 19 1/8 in. (36.2 x 48.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 235
    $52,890≈ £39,553≈ €45,552Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  13. Beach, Evening, Northern California Coast by Ansel Adams, 1964, Gelatin silver print, sold Oct 2025
    Beach, Evening, Northern California Coast, 1964
    Photograph
    14 1/8 x 17 7/8 in. (35.9 x 45.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 234
    $18,060≈ £13,506≈ €15,554Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–25,000View at Phillips ↗
  14. Untitled (Two Skiers) by Ansel Adams, gelatin silver print, sold Jul 2025
    Untitled (Two Skiers)
    Photograph
    9⅜ h x 7½ w in (24 x 19 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 114
    $1,207≈ £912≈ €1,055Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  15. Oak Tree, Rain, Sonoma County, California by Ansel Adams, gelatin silver print mounted to matboard, sold Jul 2025
    Oak Tree, Rain, Sonoma County, California
    Photograph · Board
    14⅛ h x 19⅛ w in (36 x 49 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 111
    $8,255≈ £6,238≈ €7,212Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  16. Cemetery Statue and Oil Derricks, Long Beach, California by Ansel Adams, gelatin silver print, sold Jul 2025
    Cemetery Statue and Oil Derricks, Long Beach, California
    Photograph
    10¾ h x 12⅝ w in (27 x 32 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 112
    $4,445≈ £3,359≈ €3,883Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  17. Fern Spring, Dusk Yosemite Valley, California by Ansel Adams, gelatin silver print, sold Jul 2025
    Fern Spring, Dusk Yosemite Valley, California
    Photograph
    12⅜ h x 9⅛ w in (31 x 23 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 115
    $2,286≈ £1,727≈ €1,997Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  18. Moonrise from Glacier Point, Yosemite National Park, California by Ansel Adams, gelatin silver print, sold Jul 2025
    Moonrise from Glacier Point, Yosemite National Park, California
    Photograph
    7½ h x 9½ w in (19 x 24 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 113
    $3,810≈ £2,879≈ €3,329Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  19. Nevada Falls, Yosemite National Park, California by Ansel Adams, gelatin silver print, sold Jul 2025
    Nevada Falls, Yosemite National Park, California
    Photograph
    19.5 x 15 inches
    Coeur d'Alene Art Auction · · Lot 42
    $22,990≈ £17,089≈ €19,609Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Coeur d'Alene Art Auction ↗
  20. Winter Sunrise, Sierra Nevada from Lone Pine, CA by Ansel Adams, gelatin silver print mounted to board, sold Jun 2025
    Winter Sunrise, Sierra Nevada from Lone Pine, CA
    Photograph · Board
    14½ h x 19 w in (37 x 48 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 157
    $21,590≈ £15,989≈ €18,891Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $25,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  21. Mt Morrison, Sierra Nevada by Ansel Adams, c. 1961, gelatin silver print from Polaroid Type 55 Positive/Negative film, sold Jun 2025
    Mt Morrison, Sierra Nevada, c. 1961
    Photograph
    13⅝ h x 10⅝ w in (35 x 27 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 159
    $4,445≈ £3,292≈ €3,889Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  22. Forest in Shade From Tunnel Esplanade Yosemite Valley by Ansel Adams, 1954, Polaroid Type 42 PolaPan print, sold Jun 2025
    Forest in Shade From Tunnel Esplanade Yosemite Valley, 1954
    Photograph
    2⅞ h x 3⅞ w in (7 x 10 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 160
    $2,540≈ £1,881≈ €2,222Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  23. The High Sierra and Snow by Ansel Adams, c. 1961, unique Polaroid Type 53 PolaPan print, sold Jun 2025
    The High Sierra and Snow, c. 1961
    Photograph
    3½ h x 4½ w in (9 x 11 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 158
    $1,397≈ £1,035≈ €1,222Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  24. Cascades by Ansel Adams, 1956, unique Polaroid Type 53 PolaPan print, sold Jun 2025
    Cascades, 1956
    Photograph
    4½ h x 3½ w in (11 x 9 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 162
    $4,826≈ £3,574≈ €4,223Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  25. Yosemite (Half Dome) by Ansel Adams, 1955, unique Polaroid Type 42 PolaPan print, sold Jun 2025
    Yosemite (Half Dome), 1955
    Photograph
    2⅞ h x 3¾ w in (7 x 10 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 161
    $3,810≈ £2,822≈ €3,334Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  26. Untitled by Ansel Adams, Silver gelatin print, flush-mounted to board, image size, offered May 2025
    Untitled
    Photograph · Board
    24.5 x 19cm
    Chiswick Auctions · · Lot 183
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £1,500–2,500View at Chiswick Auctions ↗
  27. Clearing Winter Storm by Ansel Adams, 1944, gelatin silver print, sold May 2025
    Clearing Winter Storm, 1944
    Photograph
    15 3/4 x 19 3/8 in. (40 x 49.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 113
    $50,800≈ £38,121≈ €45,301Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $50,000–70,000View at Phillips ↗
  28. Early Morning, Merced River by Ansel Adams, Gelatin silver print, sold May 2025
    Early Morning, Merced River
    Photograph
    7 3/4 x 9 1/2 in.
    Leland Little · · Lot 5021
    $2,500≈ £1,881≈ €2,204HammerSign up free to seeView at Leland Little ↗
  29. 'Thousand Island Lake, Banner Peak' by Ansel Adams, 1923, Gelatin silver print; signed 'Ansel E Adams' in pencil in the margin, sold Apr 2025
    'Thousand Island Lake, Banner Peak', 1923
    Photograph
    5 1/2 x 7 5/8 in. (14 x 19.4 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 4
    $3,072≈ £2,330≈ €2,768Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
  30. 'Tetons and Snake River' (Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming) by Ansel Adams, 1942, Gelatin silver contact print, sold Apr 2025
    'Tetons and Snake River' (Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming), 1942
    Photograph
    7 3/4 x 9 1/2 in. (19.7 x 24.1 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 3
    $46,080≈ £34,949≈ €41,525Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Bonhams ↗
  31. Ice on Ellery Lake, Sierra Nevada, California by Ansel Adams, c. 1959, Gelatin silver print, offered Apr 2025
    Ice on Ellery Lake, Sierra Nevada, California, c. 1959
    Photograph · ed. 4/50
    13 x 18 3/4 in. (33 x 47.6 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 2
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $8,000–12,000View at Bonhams ↗
  32. Leaf, Glacier Bay National Monument, Alaska by Ansel Adams, 1948, photograph, sold Apr 2025
    Leaf, Glacier Bay National Monument, Alaska, 1948
    Photograph
    6 3/4 x 9 in. (17.2 x 22.9 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 1
    $5,376≈ £4,077≈ €4,845Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–8,000View at Bonhams ↗
  33. Frozen Lake and Cliffs, Sierra Nevada, California by Ansel Adams, 1927, Gelatin silver print, printed 1973-1977, offered Apr 2025
    Frozen Lake and Cliffs, Sierra Nevada, California, 1927
    Photograph
    9 5/8 x 12 3/8 in. (24.4 x 31.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 199
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  34. Yosemite Valley from Inspiration Point by Ansel Adams, gelatin silver print mural mounted to Homosote board, sold Mar 2025
    Yosemite Valley from Inspiration Point
    Photograph · Board
    Clars Auction Gallery · · Lot 7494
    $2,000≈ £1,547≈ €1,847HammerSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Clars Auction Gallery ↗
  35. Yosemite Falls by Ansel Adams, c. 1940-50, vintage gelatin silver print, sold Mar 2025
    Yosemite Falls, c. 1940-50
    Photograph
    9½ h x 7¼ w in (24 x 18 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 153
    $1,980≈ £1,553≈ €1,876Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  36. Dogwood, Yosemite National Park, CA (Special Edition) by Ansel Adams, gelatin silver print, sold Mar 2025
    Dogwood, Yosemite National Park, CA (Special Edition)
    Photograph
    9⅛ h x 6⅞ w in (23 x 17 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 154
    $1,016≈ £797≈ €962Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  37. Yosemite Valley, High Clouds, from Tunnel Esplanade, Yosemite National Park, CA by Ansel Adams, 1940, vintage gelatin silver print, sold Mar 2025
    Yosemite Valley, High Clouds, from Tunnel Esplanade, Yosemite National Park, CA, 1940
    Photograph
    6⅞ h x 9⅛ w in (17 x 23 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 150
    $2,159≈ £1,693≈ €2,045Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  38. Thunderstorm, Yosemite Valley, CA by Ansel Adams, gelatin silver print, sold Mar 2025
    Thunderstorm, Yosemite Valley, CA
    Photograph
    19½ h x 15 w in (50 x 38 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 149
    $35,560≈ £27,886≈ €33,684Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  39. Moon and Half Dome, Yosemite National Park, CA by Ansel Adams, gelatin silver print mounted to board, sold Mar 2025
    Moon and Half Dome, Yosemite National Park, CA
    Photograph
    9½ h x 7½ w in (24 x 19 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 152
    $2,794≈ £2,191≈ €2,647Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  40. Redwoods, Bull Creek Flat, Northern California by Ansel Adams, gelatin silver print, sold Mar 2025
    Redwoods, Bull Creek Flat, Northern California
    Photograph
    15⅝ h x 19½ w in (40 x 50 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 151
    $8,890≈ £6,971≈ €8,421Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  41. Moonrise from Glacier Point, Yosemite National Park, CA by Ansel Adams, gelatin silver print, sold Dec 2024
    Moonrise from Glacier Point, Yosemite National Park, CA
    Photograph
    7½ h x 9½ w in (19 x 24 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 100
    $5,292≈ £4,158≈ €5,044Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  42. Oak Tree, Snow Storm, Yosemite, CA by Ansel Adams, gelatin silver print, sold Dec 2024
    Oak Tree, Snow Storm, Yosemite, CA
    Photograph
    9½ h x 7¼ w in (24 x 18 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 101
    $3,024≈ £2,376≈ €2,882Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  43. Moon and Half Dome, Yosemite National Park, CA by Ansel Adams, gelatin silver print mounted to board, sold Dec 2024
    Moon and Half Dome, Yosemite National Park, CA
    Photograph · Board
    9½ h x 7½ w in (24 x 19 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 107
    $1,008≈ £792≈ €961Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  44. Untitled by Ansel Adams, gelatin silver print, sold Dec 2024
    Untitled
    Photograph
    7½ h x 5½ w in (19 x 14 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 246
    $882≈ £693≈ €841Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  45. Untitled by Ansel Adams, gelatin silver print, sold Nov 2024
    Untitled
    Photograph
    Clars Auction Gallery · · Lot 6492
    $500≈ £400≈ €480HammerSign up free to seeEst. $300–500View at Clars Auction Gallery ↗
  46. Oak Tree by Ansel Adams, gelatin silver print, sold Nov 2024
    Oak Tree
    Photograph
    Clars Auction Gallery · · Lot 6493
    $275≈ £220≈ €264HammerSign up free to seeEst. $300–500View at Clars Auction Gallery ↗
  47. Untitled by Ansel Adams, gelatin silver print, sold Nov 2024
    Untitled
    Photograph
    Clars Auction Gallery · · Lot 3189
    $4,000≈ £3,165≈ €3,800HammerSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Clars Auction Gallery ↗
  48. Untitled by Ansel Adams, Silver gelatin print, flush-mounted to board, image size, offered Nov 2024
    Untitled
    Photograph · Board
    24 x 18.5cm
    Chiswick Auctions · · Lot 231
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £1,500–2,500View at Chiswick Auctions ↗
  49. Untitled by Ansel Adams, Gelatin silver print, printed later by Alan Ross, flush-mounted to board, image size, offered Nov 2024
    Untitled
    Photograph · Board
    24 x 18.5cm
    Chiswick Auctions · · Lot 228
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £400–600View at Chiswick Auctions ↗
  50. Untitled by Ansel Adams, Silver gelatin print, flush-mounted to board, image size, offered Nov 2024
    Untitled
    Photograph · Board
    24.5 x 18.8cm
    Chiswick Auctions · · Lot 225
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £1,500–2,500View at Chiswick Auctions ↗

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