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Cornell Capa Photographs: Auction Prices

American · 1918–2008

ArtSell has recorded 23 auction results for Cornell Capa photographs between 2015 and 2026, of which 16 sold (70% sell-through). Prices realised range from $400 to $11,250, with a median of $2,218 across 16 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). A further 1 lot offered at auction whose result the house did not publish is listed but not counted. The highest recorded price is $11,250 for “Bolshoi Ballet School, Moscow” at Phillips in 2015.

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  1. Cornell Capa, International Center of Photography 30th Anniversary Print Portfolio, 1939-73, photograph
    International Center of Photography 30th Anniversary Print Portfolio, 1939-73
    Photograph · ed. 47/100
    up to 11 3/4 x 9 1/2 in. (29.8 x 24.1 cm) or reverse
    Bonhams · · Lot 243
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
  2. Cornell Capa, Marilyn Monroe and Clark Gable during the filming of 'The Misfits', Nevada, 1960, Gelatin silver print, printed
    Marilyn Monroe and Clark Gable during the filming of 'The Misfits', Nevada, 1960
    Photograph
    28.3 x 42.5 cm (40.5 x 50.7 cm)
    Lempertz · · Lot 648
    €4,032≈ $4,705≈ £3,534Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €2,500–3,000View at Lempertz ↗
  3. Cornell Capa, Bolshoi Ballet School, Moskow, 1958, Gelatin silver print, printed
    Bolshoi Ballet School, Moskow, 1958
    Photograph
    42.5 x 29.5 cm (50.5 x 40.5 cm)
    Lempertz · · Lot 622
    €2,394≈ $2,793≈ £2,099Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €2,500–3,000View at Lempertz ↗
  4. Cornell Capa, Bolshoi Ballet, 1958, vintage gelatin silver print
    Bolshoi Ballet, 1958
    Photograph
    10⅝ h x 13½ w in (27 x 34 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 104
    $953≈ £720≈ €833Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  5. Cornell Capa, JFK and Jackie, New York City, 1960, Gelatin silver print, printed
    JFK and Jackie, New York City, 1960
    Photograph
    36.9 x 55.5 cm (50.5 x 60.8 cm)
    Lempertz · · Lot 625
    €945≈ $998≈ £786Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,000–1,200View at Lempertz ↗
  6. Cornell Capa, Bolshoi Ballet School, Moscow, 1958, Gelatin silver print, printed later
    Bolshoi Ballet School, Moscow, 1958
    Photograph
    19 x 13 5/8 in. (48.3 x 34.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 251
    $7,620≈ £5,823≈ €6,954Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  7. Cornell Capa, Juan Perón, Buenos Aires, Argentina 1955, 1955, photograph
    Juan Perón, Buenos Aires, Argentina 1955, 1955
    Photograph
    OstLicht Photo Auction · · Lot 129
    Unsold / did not meet reserveView at OstLicht Photo Auction ↗
  8. Cornell Capa, Banana workers pushing a John Deere machine, Honduras 1970, 1970, Gelatin silver print, printed in 1989 on double-weight semi-matte paper
    Banana workers pushing a John Deere machine, Honduras 1970, 1970
    Photograph · Paper
    50,7 x 60,5 cm
    OstLicht Photo Auction · · Lot 130
    €2,600≈ $2,827≈ £2,272HammerSign up free to seeView at OstLicht Photo Auction ↗
  9. Cornell Capa, Bolshoi Ballet School, Moscow, 1958, Gelatin silver print, printed early 2000s
    Bolshoi Ballet School, Moscow, 1958
    Photograph
    20 3/4 x 14 1/4 in. (52.7 x 36.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 81
    $8,890≈ £7,232≈ €8,384Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  10. Cornell Capa, Bolshoi Ballet School, Moscow, USSR 1958, 1958, Gelatin silver print, printed 1989 on double-weight semi-matte paper
    Bolshoi Ballet School, Moscow, USSR 1958, 1958
    Photograph · Paper
    60,5 x 50,7 cm
    OstLicht Photo Auction · · Lot 145
    €1,600≈ $1,722≈ £1,375HammerSign up free to seeEst. €2,800–3,200View at OstLicht Photo Auction ↗
  11. Cornell Capa, Thora study, Brooklyn, New York City 1955, 1955, Gelatin silver print, printed 1989 on double-weight semi-matte paper
    Thora study, Brooklyn, New York City 1955, 1955
    Photograph · Paper
    60,5 x 50,7 cm
    OstLicht Photo Auction · · Lot 144
    €1,600≈ $1,722≈ £1,375HammerSign up free to seeEst. €2,800–3,200View at OstLicht Photo Auction ↗
  12. The Bolshoi Ballet School, Moscow, Russia, 1958
    Photograph
    sheet 20 x 16 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 46
    $3,250≈ £2,904≈ €3,345HammerSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  13. Cornell Capa, Bolshei Ballet School, 1958, Foto pb em gelatina e prata sobre papel
    Bolshei Ballet School, 1958
    Photograph · Paper
    50,6 x 40,1 cm
    James Lisboa · · Lot 708
    Result not publishedView at James Lisboa ↗
  14. Cornell Capa, Dinner at Versailles e John Kennedy during a meeting, 1961, 1918, lot of two vintage gelatin silver prints
    Dinner at Versailles e John Kennedy during a meeting, 1961, 1918
    Photograph
    25,7x20,3 cm
    Maison Bibelot · · Lot 28
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €500–550View at Maison Bibelot ↗
  15. Cornell Capa, Press conference, 1961, 1918, vintage gelatin silver print
    Press conference, 1961, 1918
    Photograph
    25,7x20,4 cm
    Maison Bibelot · · Lot 27
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €400–450View at Maison Bibelot ↗
  16. Cornell Capa, John Kennedy during a meeting, 1961, 1918, vintage gelatin silver print
    John Kennedy during a meeting, 1961, 1918
    Photograph
    25,4x20,6 cm
    Maison Bibelot · · Lot 26
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €400–450View at Maison Bibelot ↗
  17. Cornell Capa, Stewart Udall e Robert Kennedy, 1961, 1918, vintage gelatin silver print
    Stewart Udall e Robert Kennedy, 1961, 1918
    Photograph
    25,6x20,3 cm
    Maison Bibelot · · Lot 25
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €400–450View at Maison Bibelot ↗
  18. Cornell Capa, FIRST LADY WITH FIRST SON 1961, inscibed by John Morris, founder of Magnum agency and editor of Time magazine verso, Photograph
    FIRST LADY WITH FIRST SON 1961, inscibed by John Morris, founder of Magnum agency and editor of Time magazine verso
    Photograph
    9 1/4 in. x 6 1/2 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 252
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $500–600View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  19. Cornell Capa, Marilyn Monroe and Clark Gable during the filming of 'The Misfits', Nevada, 1960, Gelatin silver print, printed later
    Marilyn Monroe and Clark Gable during the filming of 'The Misfits', Nevada, 1960
    Photograph
    22.4 x 32.9 cm (27.7 x 35.2 cm)
    Lempertz · · Lot 112
    €1,612≈ $1,831≈ £1,436Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,800–2,000View at Lempertz ↗
  20. Cornell Capa, Soviet Union -Bolshoi Ballet / 2. Teacher and pupils, Gelatin Silver Print
    Soviet Union -Bolshoi Ballet / 2. Teacher and pupils
    Photograph
    11" high x 13.875" wide
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 42
    $400≈ £304≈ €341HammerSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  21. Cornell Capa, Soviet Union -Bolshoi Ballet / 1. Children, front view, Gelatin Silver Print
    Soviet Union -Bolshoi Ballet / 1. Children, front view
    Photograph
    13.875" high x 9.5" wide
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 41
    $900≈ £685≈ €768HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  22. Cornell Capa, Visit to Soviet Union, Bolshoi Ballet / No. 3 Back view of ballerinas, 1958, Gelatin Silver Print
    Visit to Soviet Union, Bolshoi Ballet / No. 3 Back view of ballerinas, 1958
    Photograph
    13.875" high x 10" wide
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 40
    $950≈ £723≈ €811HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  23. Cornell Capa, Marilyn Monroe during the filming of 'The Misfits', Nevada, 1960, Gelatin silver print, printed later
    Marilyn Monroe during the filming of 'The Misfits', Nevada, 1960
    Photograph
    22.1 x 32.8 cm (27.8 x 35.2 cm)
    Lempertz · · Lot 128
    €2,232≈ $2,605≈ £1,957Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,800–2,000View at Lempertz ↗
  24. Cornell Capa, Bolshoi Ballet School, Moscow, 1958, Gelatin silver print, printed later
    Bolshoi Ballet School, Moscow, 1958
    Photograph
    16 7/8 x 11 3/4 in. (42.9 x 29.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 184
    $11,250≈ £7,364≈ €9,996Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗

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