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Ansel Adams Photographs: Value & Auction Prices

1902–1984

ArtSell has recorded 330 auction results for Ansel Adams photographs between 2002 and 2026, and 297 of them sold (90%). Half of the priced sales fell between $2.8kSign up free to see and $21.9kSign up free to see, with a median of $7kSign 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 CaliforniaPhillips330auction results2002–2026years recorded90%sold$7kSign up free to seemedian price

Ansel Adams photographs: key figures

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330
Sold rate
90%
Active at auction
2002–2026
Median price
$7kSign 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. The Golden Gate Before the Bridge, San Francisco, California by Ansel Adams, 1933, Gelatin silver print, presumably printed mid-1950s, sold Apr 2014
    The Golden Gate Before the Bridge, San Francisco, California, 1933
    Photograph
    10 5/8 x 13 2/8 in. (27 x 33.7 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 31
    $15,000≈ £9,020≈ €10,877Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
  2. Old Faithful Geyser, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming by Ansel Adams, 1942, Gelatin silver print, printed later, sold Apr 2014
    Old Faithful Geyser, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, 1942
    Photograph
    13 1/2 x 9 7/8 in. (34.3 x 25.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 30
    $10,625≈ £6,389≈ €7,705Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  3. Bridalveil Fall, Yosemite National Park, California, by Ansel Adams, 1927, silver gelatin print, sold Dec 2013
    Bridalveil Fall, Yosemite National Park, California,, 1927
    Photograph
    24 x 19cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 8
    A$380≈ $340≈ £208≈ €247Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$200–400View at Leonard Joel ↗
  4. i. Merced River, Cliffs, Autumn, Yosemite Valley, California, by Ansel Adams, 1939, two silver gelatin prints, sold Dec 2013
    i. Merced River, Cliffs, Autumn, Yosemite Valley, California,, 1939
    Photograph
    23.9 x 18.7cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 7
    A$380≈ $340≈ £208≈ €247Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$400–600View at Leonard Joel ↗
  5. i. El Capitan, Yosemite National Park, California, by Ansel Adams, 1950, two silver gelatin prints, sold Dec 2013
    i. El Capitan, Yosemite National Park, California,, 1950
    Photograph
    23.8 x 18.5cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 6
    A$550≈ $492≈ £301≈ €358Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$400–600View at Leonard Joel ↗
  6. i. Moonrise from Glacier Point, by Ansel Adams, 1959, two silver gelatin prints, sold Dec 2013
    i. Moonrise from Glacier Point,, 1959
    Photograph
    24 x 19cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 5
    A$550≈ $492≈ £301≈ €358Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$400–600View at Leonard Joel ↗
  7. i. Siesta Lake, Yosemite National Park, California, by Ansel Adams, 1958, two silver gelatin prints, sold Dec 2013
    i. Siesta Lake, Yosemite National Park, California,, 1958
    Photograph
    24 x 19cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 4
    A$500≈ $447≈ £274≈ €326Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$400–600View at Leonard Joel ↗
  8. Monolith, The Face of Half Dome, Yosemite National Park, CA. by Ansel Adams, 1927, Gelatin silver print, printed late 1970s, sold Oct 2013
    Monolith, The Face of Half Dome, Yosemite National Park, CA., 1927
    Photograph
    19 1/4 x 14 1/4 in. (48.9 x 36.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 215
    $25,000≈ £15,392≈ €18,445Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–25,000View at Phillips ↗
  9. Half Dome, Merced River, Winter, Yosemite National Park, California by Ansel Adams, 1938, Gelatin silver print, sold Aug 2013
    Half Dome, Merced River, Winter, Yosemite National Park, California, 1938
    Photograph
    7 1/2 x 9 1/2 in. (19.1 x 24.1 cm.)
    James D. Julia · · Lot 1347
    $1,303≈ £832≈ €973Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at James D. Julia ↗
  10. Moon and Half Dome, Yosemite, National Park, California by Ansel Adams, 1960, Gelatin silver print, sold Jun 2013
    Moon and Half Dome, Yosemite, National Park, California, 1960
    Photograph
    9 1/2 x 7 1/2in
    Bonhams · · Lot 5113
    $1,750≈ £1,149≈ €1,342Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Bonhams ↗
  11. Oaktree, Snowstorm by Ansel Adams, 1948, Gelatin silver print, offered Jun 2013
    Oaktree, Snowstorm, 1948
    Photograph
    9 3/8 x 7 1/2in
    Bonhams · · Lot 5112
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $2,000–3,000View at Bonhams ↗
  12. Mirror Lake by Ansel Adams, Special edition black and white photograph from Yosemite series. - App. 7 in. x 8 in, sold Jun 2013
    Mirror Lake
    Photograph
    7 in. x 8 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 1068
    $575≈ £368≈ €432HammerSign up free to seeEst. $500–700View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  13. Stream, Sea, Clouds, Rodeo Lagoon, Marin County, California by Ansel Adams, 1962, Gelatin silver print, printed 1978, offered Apr 2013
    Stream, Sea, Clouds, Rodeo Lagoon, Marin County, California, 1962
    Photograph
    19 1/4 x 14 3/4 in. (48.9 x 37.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 193
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  14. The Golden Gate Before the Bridge, San Francisco, California by Ansel Adams, circa 1932, Gelatin silver print, sold Apr 2013
    The Golden Gate Before the Bridge, San Francisco, California, circa 1932
    Photograph
    6 3/8 x 9 1/8 in. (16.2 x 23.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 50
    $47,500≈ £31,330≈ €36,994Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  15. Trailer Camp Children, Richmond, California by Ansel Adams, circa 1936, Gelatin silver print, printed later, sold Apr 2013
    Trailer Camp Children, Richmond, California, circa 1936
    Photograph
    13 3/8 x 9 1/2 in. (34 x 24.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 47
    $6,875≈ £4,535≈ €5,354Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–9,000View at Phillips ↗
  16. Old Gate near Fort Ross by Ansel Adams, c. 1964, Gelatin silver print, offered Dec 2012
    Old Gate near Fort Ross, c. 1964
    Photograph
    15 3/4 x 19in
    Bonhams · · Lot 5160
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
  17. Pine Forest Mist, Timber Cove; Redwoods, Richardson Grove, 1950s-60s by Ansel Adams, Two gelatin silver prints, offered Dec 2012
    Pine Forest Mist, Timber Cove; Redwoods, Richardson Grove, 1950s-60s
    Photograph
    19 1/2 x 15 1/2in; 19 1/2 x 14 1/2in
    Bonhams · · Lot 5159
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
  18. Morning, Merced River Canyon, Yosemite National Park by Ansel Adams, c. 1950, Gelatin silver print, sold Dec 2012
    Morning, Merced River Canyon, Yosemite National Park, c. 1950
    Photograph
    7 3/4 x 9 5/8in
    Bonhams · · Lot 5158
    $1,875≈ £1,157≈ €1,433Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,200–2,800View at Bonhams ↗
  19. El Capitan, Winter, Yosemite National Park; Morning, Merced River Canyon, Yosemite National Park by Ansel Adams, 1950, Two gelatin silver prints, offered Dec 2012
    El Capitan, Winter, Yosemite National Park; Morning, Merced River Canyon, Yosemite National Park, 1950
    Photograph
    9 1/8 x 6 3/4in; 7 1/2 x 9 1/2in
    Bonhams · · Lot 5157
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
  20. Lake Tenaya by Ansel Adams, 1946, Gelatin silver print, sold Dec 2012
    Lake Tenaya, 1946
    Photograph
    7 1/4 x 9 1/4in
    Bonhams · · Lot 5156
    $1,500≈ £926≈ €1,147Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Bonhams ↗
  21. Jeffrey Pine, Sentinel Dome, Yosemite National Park by Ansel Adams, 1940, Gelatin silver print, sold Dec 2012
    Jeffrey Pine, Sentinel Dome, Yosemite National Park, 1940
    Photograph
    7 1/2 x 9 5/8in
    Bonhams · · Lot 5155
    $1,125≈ £694≈ €860Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
  22. Yosemite Falls, Spring, Yosemite National Park, California by Ansel Adams, Um 1953, Silbergelatineabzug, 1983 von Chris Rainier, sold Nov 2011
    Yosemite Falls, Spring, Yosemite National Park, California, Um 1953
    Photograph
    23,9 × 18,7 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 2000
    €3,660≈ $4,900≈ £3,149Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €3,000–4,000View at Grisebach ↗
  23. Moonrise, Hernandez, New Mexico by Ansel Adams, gelatin silver print, sold Feb 2011
    Moonrise, Hernandez, New Mexico
    Photograph
    16 h x 20 w in (41 x 51 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 191
    $11,475≈ £7,093≈ €8,332Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–View at Wright ↗
  24. Morning, Merced River Canyon, Yosemite National Park, California by Ansel Adams, 1950, Silbergelatineabzug von Ted Orland, 1972–1974, sold Jun 2010
    Morning, Merced River Canyon, Yosemite National Park, California, 1950
    Photograph
    19,7 × 24,5 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 1200
    €3,094≈ $3,796≈ £2,586Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,500–2,500View at Grisebach ↗
  25. High Country Crags and Moon, Sunrise, Kings Canyon National Park by Ansel Adams, Um 1935, Silbergelatineabzug, 1970er Jahre, sold Jun 2010
    High Country Crags and Moon, Sunrise, Kings Canyon National Park, Um 1935
    Photograph
    26 × 33,9 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 1201
    €4,998≈ $6,132≈ £4,177Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €3,500–4,500View at Grisebach ↗
  26. MONOLITH, THE FACE OF HALF DOME, YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, CALIFORNIA by Ansel Adams, Vintage gelatin silver print, sold Dec 2009
    MONOLITH, THE FACE OF HALF DOME, YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, CALIFORNIA
    Photograph
    20,1 x 15,1 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 150
    €10,800≈ $16,273≈ £9,772Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €10,000–15,000View at Lempertz ↗
  27. FROZEN LAKE AND CLIFFS, SIERRA NEVADA, CALIFORNIA by Ansel Adams, Gelatin silver print, printed, sold Dec 2009
    FROZEN LAKE AND CLIFFS, SIERRA NEVADA, CALIFORNIA
    Photograph
    37,2 x 44,4 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 149
    €10,200≈ $15,369≈ £9,229Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €9,000–12,000View at Lempertz ↗
  28. San Francisco from San Bruno Mountain, California, 1953 by Ansel Adams, 1953, black and white photograph on paper, sold Sep 2009
    San Francisco from San Bruno Mountain, California, 1953, 1953
    Photograph · Paper
    50.2 x 61 x 2.5 cm
    Levis Fine Art Auctions · · Lot 202
    CA$6,435≈ $5,971≈ £3,575≈ €4,091Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. CA$3,000–4,000View at Levis Fine Art Auctions ↗
  29. Tetons and Snake River by Ansel Adams, Fotografia, offered Sep 2008
    Tetons and Snake River
    Photograph
    46 x 68 cm
    Bolsa de Arte · · Lot 26
    Result not publishedView at Bolsa de Arte ↗
  30. Aspens, Northern New Mexico by Ansel Adams, 1958, black and white photograph, sold Nov 2005
    Aspens, Northern New Mexico, 1958
    Photograph
    38.7 x 49.5 x 2.5 cm
    Levis Fine Art Auctions · · Lot 301
    CA$9,200≈ $7,734≈ £4,497≈ €6,623Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. CA$10,000–12,000View at Levis Fine Art Auctions ↗
  31. Moon Rise from Glacier Point, Yosemite National Park, California by Ansel Adams, 1958, silver photograph on paper, sold Dec 2002
    Moon Rise from Glacier Point, Yosemite National Park, California, 1958
    Photograph · Paper
    18.4 x 23.5 x 2.5 cm
    Levis Fine Art Auctions · · Lot 205
    CA$1,840≈ $1,172≈ £758≈ €1,187Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. CA$700–900View at Levis Fine Art Auctions ↗
  32. Ferns by Ansel Adams, silver photograph on paper, sold Dec 2002
    Ferns
    Photograph · Paper
    24.1 x 19 x 2.5 cm
    Levis Fine Art Auctions · · Lot 204
    CA$1,610≈ $1,025≈ £663≈ €1,039Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. CA$1,200–1,500View at Levis Fine Art Auctions ↗
  33. Oak Tree, Snow Storm by Ansel Adams, 1948, silver photograph on paper, sold Dec 2002
    Oak Tree, Snow Storm, 1948
    Photograph · Paper
    24.1 x 19.7 x 2.5 cm
    Levis Fine Art Auctions · · Lot 203
    CA$2,415≈ $1,538≈ £994≈ €1,558Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. CA$1,200–1,500View at Levis Fine Art Auctions ↗
  34. Bridal Veil Fall by Ansel Adams, 1927, silver photograph on paper, sold Dec 2002
    Bridal Veil Fall, 1927
    Photograph · Paper
    24.1 x 19 x 2.5 cm
    Levis Fine Art Auctions · · Lot 202
    CA$1,840≈ $1,172≈ £758≈ €1,187Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. CA$1,200–1,500View at Levis Fine Art Auctions ↗
  35. Moon and Half Dome by Ansel Adams, 1960, silver photograph on paper, sold Dec 2002
    Moon and Half Dome, 1960
    Photograph · Paper
    24.8 x 19 x 2.5 cm
    Levis Fine Art Auctions · · Lot 201
    CA$2,300≈ $1,465≈ £947≈ €1,484Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. CA$1,200–1,500View at Levis Fine Art Auctions ↗

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