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Ansel Adams Photographs: Value & Auction Prices

1902–1984

ArtSell has recorded 340 auction results for Ansel Adams photographs between 2002 and 2026, and 304 of them sold (89%). Half of the priced sales fell between $2.5kSign up free to see and $21.6kSign up free to see, with a median of $6.6kSign 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 CaliforniaPhillips340auction results2002–2026years recorded89%sold$6.6kSign up free to seemedian price

Ansel Adams photographs: key figures

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340
Sold rate
89%
Active at auction
2002–2026
Median price
$6.6kSign 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. Cemetery Statue and Oil Derricks, Long Beach, California, 1939 by Ansel Adams, Silver Gelatin Print, sold Apr 2021
    Cemetery Statue and Oil Derricks, Long Beach, California, 1939
    Photograph
    Sheet: 15" high x 18.25" wide
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 83
    $3,200≈ £2,326≈ €2,688HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  2. Horse and Cart Under the El, New York City by Ansel Adams, 1933, Gelatin silver print, sold Apr 2021
    Horse and Cart Under the El, New York City, 1933
    Photograph
    4 1/4 x 5 7/8 in. (10.8 x 14.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 234
    $10,710≈ £7,784≈ €9,020Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  3. At Chinese Camp, California by Ansel Adams, circa 1944, Gelatin silver print, printed 1952, sold Apr 2021
    At Chinese Camp, California, circa 1944
    Photograph
    9 1/2 x 7 1/2 in. (24.1 x 19.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 233
    $5,040≈ £3,663≈ €4,245Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  4. Winter – Yosemite (Oak Tree in Snow) by Ansel Adams, circa 1930, Gelatin silver print, offered Apr 2021
    Winter – Yosemite (Oak Tree in Snow), circa 1930
    Photograph
    8 7/8 x 6 7/8 in. (22.5 x 17.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 228
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $15,000–25,000View at Phillips ↗
  5. Half Dome, Blowing Snow, Yosemite National Park, California by Ansel Adams, circa 1955, Gelatin silver print from Portfolio VII , printed 1976, sold Apr 2021
    Half Dome, Blowing Snow, Yosemite National Park, California, circa 1955
    Photograph · ed. 93/115
    15 1/2 x 19 1/2 in. (39.4 x 49.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 227
    $23,940≈ £17,400≈ €20,163Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
  6. Nevada Fall by Ansel Adams, 1932, Gelatin silver print, sold Apr 2021
    Nevada Fall, 1932
    Photograph
    9 1/2 x 7 1/8 in. (24.1 x 18.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 225
    $30,240≈ £21,978≈ €25,470Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–50,000View at Phillips ↗
  7. Cloud by Ansel Adams, 1935, Gelatin silver print, sold Apr 2021
    Cloud, 1935
    Photograph
    5 1/4 x 7 in. (13.3 x 17.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 223
    $25,200≈ £18,315≈ €21,225Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  8. Aspens, Northern New Mexico by Ansel Adams, 1958, Gelatin silver print, printed 1963-1973, sold Apr 2021
    Aspens, Northern New Mexico, 1958
    Photograph
    19 1/2 x 15 1/4 in. (49.5 x 38.7 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 222
    $22,680≈ £16,484≈ €19,102Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $18,000–22,000View at Phillips ↗
  9. Forest, Early Morning, Mt. Rainier National Park, Washington by Ansel Adams, 1949, Gelatin silver print from Portfolio Two: The National Parks and Monuments , printed 1950, sold Apr 2021
    Forest, Early Morning, Mt. Rainier National Park, Washington, 1949
    Photograph · ed. 55/100
    9 1/2 x 7 1/4 in. (24.1 x 18.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 221
    $3,024≈ £2,198≈ €2,547Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  10. Aspens, Northern New Mexico by Ansel Adams, 1958, Gelatin silver print from Portfolio VII , printed 1976, sold Apr 2021
    Aspens, Northern New Mexico, 1958
    Photograph · ed. 93/115
    18 x 22 3/4 in. (45.7 x 57.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 217
    $40,320≈ £29,304≈ €33,959Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $25,000–35,000View at Phillips ↗
  11. Moon & Half Dome by Ansel Adams, silver gelatin print laid down to mount, sold Feb 2021
    Moon & Half Dome
    Photograph · Paper
    image: 10 1/2 x 10 1/4 inches
    Capsule Auctions · · Lot 60
    $1,235≈ £895≈ €1,020Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–800View at Capsule Auctions ↗
  12. Moon and Half Dome by Ansel Adams, Silver gelatin print, sold Jan 2021
    Moon and Half Dome
    Photograph
    William Smith Auction · · Lot 246
    $850≈ £619≈ €700HammerSign up free to seeEst. $300–500View at William Smith Auction ↗
  13. Altarpiece, Las Trampas, New Mexico by Ansel Adams, Gelatin Silver Print, sold Nov 2020
    Altarpiece, Las Trampas, New Mexico
    Photograph
    13" high x 10" wide
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 111
    $600≈ £456≈ €505HammerSign up free to seeEst. $600–900View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  14. Aspens, Northern New Mexico by Ansel Adams, 1958, Gelatin silver print from Portfolio VII , printed 1976, sold Oct 2020
    Aspens, Northern New Mexico, 1958
    Photograph · ed. 63/115
    18 x 22 3/4 in. (45.7 x 57.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 204
    $32,500≈ £25,002≈ €27,660Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $25,000–35,000View at Phillips ↗
  15. Dawn, Autumn forest, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Tennessee by Ansel Adams, 1948, Gelatin silver print from Portfolio Two , printed 1950, sold Oct 2020
    Dawn, Autumn forest, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Tennessee, 1948
    Photograph
    12 x 8 1/2 in. (30.5 x 21.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 202
    $6,250≈ £4,808≈ €5,319Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  16. Afternoon sun, Crater Lake National Park, Oregon by Ansel Adams, 1943, Gelatin silver print from Portfolio Two , printed 1950, sold Oct 2020
    Afternoon sun, Crater Lake National Park, Oregon, 1943
    Photograph · ed. 89/105
    9 3/8 x 7 1/4 in. (23.8 x 18.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 200
    $6,000≈ £4,616≈ €5,106Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  17. Forest and Stream, Northern California by Ansel Adams, 1959, Gelatin silver print from Portfolio V , printed 1979, offered Oct 2020
    Forest and Stream, Northern California, 1959
    Photograph · ed. 89/105
    15 1/2 x 19 3/8 in. (39.4 x 49.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 199
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $6,000–8,000View at Phillips ↗
  18. Fern Spring Dusk, Yosemite Valley, California by Ansel Adams, circa 1961, Gelatin silver print, printed 1974, sold Oct 2020
    Fern Spring Dusk, Yosemite Valley, California, circa 1961
    Photograph · ed. 406/1
    11 1/4 x 9 in. (28.6 x 22.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 197
    $2,500≈ £1,923≈ €2,128Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  19. Half Dome, Blowing Snow, Yosemite National Park, Ca. by Ansel Adams, circa 1955, Gelatin silver print, printed 1973-1977, sold Oct 2020
    Half Dome, Blowing Snow, Yosemite National Park, Ca., circa 1955
    Photograph
    15 1/2 x 19 1/2 in. (39.4 x 49.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 196
    $20,000≈ £15,386≈ €17,021Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
  20. Fresh Snow, Yosemite Valley, California by Ansel Adams, circa 1947, Gelatin silver print from Portfolio VI , printed 1974, offered Oct 2020
    Fresh Snow, Yosemite Valley, California, circa 1947
    Photograph · ed. 79/110
    15 1/2 x 19 in. (39.4 x 48.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 195
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  21. Trees and Cliff at Eagle Peak, Winter, Yosemite by Ansel Adams, circa 1935, Gelatin silver print, printed 1973-1977, sold Oct 2020
    Trees and Cliff at Eagle Peak, Winter, Yosemite, circa 1935
    Photograph
    13 1/2 x 19 in. (34.3 x 48.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 194
    $9,375≈ £7,212≈ €7,979Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–9,000View at Phillips ↗
  22. Sunrise, Mount Tom, Sierra Nevada, California by Ansel Adams, circa 1948, Gelatin silver print from Portfolio VII , printed 1976, sold Oct 2020
    Sunrise, Mount Tom, Sierra Nevada, California, circa 1948
    Photograph · ed. 91/115
    15 5/8 x 19 1/4 in. (39.7 x 48.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 183
    $10,625≈ £8,174≈ €9,043Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–9,000View at Phillips ↗
  23. Winter Sunrise, Sierra Nevada from Lone Pine, California by Ansel Adams, 1944, Gelatin silver print, printed 1973-1977, sold Oct 2020
    Winter Sunrise, Sierra Nevada from Lone Pine, California, 1944
    Photograph
    15 x 19 in. (38.1 x 48.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 180
    $56,250≈ £43,273≈ €47,872Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $25,000–35,000View at Phillips ↗
  24. Frozen Lake and Cliffs, The Sierra Nevada, California by Ansel Adams, 1932, Gelatin silver print, printed 1980, offered Oct 2020
    Frozen Lake and Cliffs, The Sierra Nevada, California, 1932
    Photograph
    14 3/8 x 18 3/4 in. (36.5 x 47.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 178
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  25. Forest Floor, Yosemite, California by Ansel Adams, circa 1950, Gelatin silver print, printed 1979, offered Oct 2020
    Forest Floor, Yosemite, California, circa 1950
    Photograph · ed. 11/50
    15 x 19 1/4 in. (38.1 x 48.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 168
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $7,000–9,000View at Phillips ↗
  26. Grass and Pool, Yosemite, CA by Ansel Adams, 1932, Gelatin silver print from Portfolio Three , printed 1959, sold Oct 2020
    Grass and Pool, Yosemite, CA, 1932
    Photograph · ed. 154/208
    7 1/4 x 9 in. (18.4 x 22.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 166
    $4,750≈ £3,654≈ €4,043Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  27. White Branches, Mono Lake, California by Ansel Adams, 1950, Gelatin silver print, printed 1973-1977, sold Oct 2020
    White Branches, Mono Lake, California, 1950
    Photograph
    19 x 15 in. (48.3 x 38.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 162
    $10,000≈ £7,693≈ €8,511Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  28. Clearing Winter Storm, Yosemite National Park, California by Ansel Adams, 1944, Gelatin silver print, printed 1973-1977, sold Oct 2020
    Clearing Winter Storm, Yosemite National Park, California, 1944
    Photograph
    15 3/8 x 19 1/4 in. (39.1 x 48.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 161
    $50,000≈ £38,464≈ €42,553Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $40,000–60,000View at Phillips ↗
  29. Moonrise, Hernandez, New Mexico by Ansel Adams, 1941, Gelatin silver print, printed 1979, sold Oct 2020
    Moonrise, Hernandez, New Mexico, 1941
    Photograph
    15 1/8 x 19 1/8 in. (38.4 x 48.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 154
    $57,500≈ £44,234≈ €48,936Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–50,000View at Phillips ↗
  30. Evening Clouds and Pool, East Side of the Sierra from the Owens Valley, California by Ansel Adams, circa 1962, Gelatin silver print, printed 1980, offered Oct 2020
    Evening Clouds and Pool, East Side of the Sierra from the Owens Valley, California, circa 1962
    Photograph
    15 1/8 x 19 1/2 in. (38.4 x 49.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 152
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
  31. Redwoods, Bull Creek Flat, Northern California by Ansel Adams, circa 1960, Gelatin silver print, printed 1973-1977, sold Oct 2020
    Redwoods, Bull Creek Flat, Northern California, circa 1960
    Photograph
    15 1/2 x 19 1/2 in. (39.4 x 49.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 150
    $11,250≈ £8,655≈ €9,574Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–9,000View at Phillips ↗
  32. Trailside, near Juneau, Alaska by Ansel Adams, 1948, Gelatin silver print, printed 1973-1977, sold Oct 2020
    Trailside, near Juneau, Alaska, 1948
    Photograph
    19 1/4 x 15 1/8 in. (48.9 x 38.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 149
    $7,500≈ £5,770≈ €6,383Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–9,000View at Phillips ↗
  33. Mt. Williamson, Sierra Nevada, from Manzanar, Ca. by Ansel Adams, 1944, Gelatin silver print, printed 1978, sold Oct 2020
    Mt. Williamson, Sierra Nevada, from Manzanar, Ca., 1944
    Photograph
    15 1/2 x 18 5/8 in. (39.4 x 47.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 147
    $18,750≈ £14,424≈ €15,957Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–25,000View at Phillips ↗
  34. Sierra Nevada, Winter Evening, from the Owens Valley, California by Ansel Adams, 1962, Gelatin silver print from Portfolio Four , printed 1963, sold Oct 2020
    Sierra Nevada, Winter Evening, from the Owens Valley, California, 1962
    Photograph · ed. 103/260
    11 5/8 x 9 in. (29.5 x 22.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 146
    $5,000≈ £3,846≈ €4,255Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  35. Moon and Half Dome, Yosemite National Park, Ca. by Ansel Adams, circa 1960, Gelatin silver print, printed 1973-1977, sold Oct 2020
    Moon and Half Dome, Yosemite National Park, Ca., circa 1960
    Photograph
    19 5/8 x 15 1/8 in. (49.8 x 38.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 145
    $25,000≈ £19,232≈ €21,277Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–25,000View at Phillips ↗
  36. Moonrise from Glacier Point, Yosemite National Park by Ansel Adams, 1940s, Gelatin silver print, printed 1975, mounted, sold Sep 2020
    Moonrise from Glacier Point, Yosemite National Park, 1940s
    Photograph
    19.2 x 24.3 cm (7 1/2 x 9 5/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 93
    £8,750≈ $11,145≈ €9,580Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  37. Winter Sunrise, Sierra Nevada from Lone Pine California by Ansel Adams, 1944, Mural-sized gelatin silver print, printed 1967, flush-mounted, sold Jul 2020
    Winter Sunrise, Sierra Nevada from Lone Pine California, 1944
    Photograph
    39 x 63 1/4 in. (99.1 x 160.7 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 35
    $412,500≈ £327,485≈ €364,110Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300,000–500,000View at Phillips ↗
  38. Moon and Half Dome. Yosemite National Park, California by Ansel Adams, 1960, Späterer Silbergelatineabzug von Alan Ross, sold Jul 2020
    Moon and Half Dome. Yosemite National Park, California, 1960
    Photograph
    24 × 18,6 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 2113
    €4,062≈ $4,607≈ £3,642Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €2,500–3,500View at Grisebach ↗
  39. Moonrise by Ansel Adams, Mount has @ 1/4 in. area of discoloration around photograph, sold Dec 2019
    Moonrise
    Photograph
    15 1/4 in. x 19 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 736
    $14,000≈ £10,477≈ €12,529HammerSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  40. Aspens, Northern New Mexico by Ansel Adams, 1958, Gelatin silver print, printed later, sold Nov 2019
    Aspens, Northern New Mexico, 1958
    Photograph
    38 x 48.1 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 16
    €13,950≈ $15,320≈ £11,889Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €15,000–20,000View at Lempertz ↗
  41. Bridalveil Fall, Yosemite National Park, California by Ansel Adams, Späterer Abzug. Gelatinesilberabzug, sold Nov 2019
    Bridalveil Fall, Yosemite National Park, California
    Photograph
    24 x 18,5cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 84
    €1,032≈ $1,139≈ £889Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €800–View at Van Ham ↗
  42. Moonrise Hernandez, New Mexico by Ansel Adams, 1941, Gelatin silver print, printed later, mounted, sold Oct 2019
    Moonrise Hernandez, New Mexico, 1941
    Photograph
    38.7 x 50 cm (15 1/4 x 19 5/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 51
    £25,000≈ $32,065≈ €28,869Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  43. Thunderclouds, Unicorn Peak, Yosemite National Park by Ansel Adams, circa 1967, Gelatin silver print, mounted, sold Oct 2019
    Thunderclouds, Unicorn Peak, Yosemite National Park, circa 1967
    Photograph
    27.2 x 27.5 cm (10 3/4 x 10 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 50
    £12,500≈ $16,033≈ €14,435Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £6,000–8,000View at Phillips ↗
  44. The Golden Gate Before the Bridge, San Francisco, California by Ansel Adams, 1978, gelatin silver print, sold Oct 2019
    The Golden Gate Before the Bridge, San Francisco, California, 1978
    Photograph
    Image: 14 7/8 x 18 1/8 inches
    Capsule Auctions · · Lot 89
    $13,750≈ £10,795≈ €12,472Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Capsule Auctions ↗
  45. Half Dome from Glacier Point, Thunderstrom by Ansel Adams, 1994, gelatin silver print, sold Oct 2019
    Half Dome from Glacier Point, Thunderstrom, 1994
    Photograph
    9 1/8 x 6 3/8 inches
    Capsule Auctions · · Lot 88
    $563≈ £442≈ €511Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400–600View at Capsule Auctions ↗
  46. Mount McKinley and Wonder Lake, Mount McKinley National Park, Alaska by Ansel Adams, 1947, Gelatin silver print, printed 1973-1977, sold Oct 2019
    Mount McKinley and Wonder Lake, Mount McKinley National Park, Alaska, 1947
    Photograph
    15 5/8 x 19 1/4 in. (39.7 x 48.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 101
    $27,500≈ £22,447≈ €25,234Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $25,000–35,000View at Phillips ↗
  47. Untitled by Ansel Adams, ANSEL ADAMS PORTFOLIO VI: EIGHT OUT OF 10 GELATIN SILVER PRINTS, each signed, numbered 62/100, each with portfolio stamp, sold Jun 2019
    Untitled
    Photograph · ed. 62/100
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 559
    $64,000≈ £50,342≈ €56,773HammerSign up free to seeEst. $40,000–60,000View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  48. The Tuolomne River by Ansel Adams, Gelatin silver print., sold Jun 2019
    The Tuolomne River
    Photograph
    19 in. x 15 1/4 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 558
    $2,500≈ £1,966≈ €2,218HammerSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  49. Stream by Ansel Adams, Gelatin silver print, sold Jun 2019
    Stream
    Photograph
    19 in. x 14 1/4 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 557C
    $3,900≈ £3,068≈ €3,460HammerSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  50. Moonrise by Ansel Adams, Mount has @ 1/4 in. area of discoloration around photograph, sold Jun 2019
    Moonrise
    Photograph
    15 1/4 in. x 19 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 557B
    $19,000≈ £14,945≈ €16,854HammerSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗

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