David LaChapelle

American · b. 1963 · Photographer

David LaChapelle is an American photographer, music video director, and film director. He is best known for his work in fashion and photography, which often references art… (Wikipedia)

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  1. David LaChapelle, Deluge, 2006, digital C-print, mounted on aluminumDelugePhillips · £68,500≈ $110,408≈ €80,814Sign up to see
  2. David LaChapelle, Deluge, 2006, Two digital chromogenic prints, each Diasec mountedDelugePhillips · £60,000≈ $93,924≈ €75,055Sign up to see
  3. David LaChapelle, Amanda Lepore: Addicted To Diamonds, New York, 1997, Digital chromogenic print, flush-mounted, printed laterAmanda Lepore: Addicted To Diamonds, New YorkPhillips · £43,750≈ $70,271≈ €52,579Sign up to see

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  1. David LaChapelle, Diesel Jeans, Victory Day 1945, San Francisco, 1994, Digital chromogenic print, flush-mounted
    Diesel Jeans, Victory Day 1945, San Francisco, 1994
    Photograph · ed. 3/26
    16 3/4 x 23 1/4 in. (42.5 x 59.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 107
    $6,250≈ £4,091≈ €5,554Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  2. David LaChapelle, Cathedral, Los Angeles, 2007, Chromogenic print, face-mounted to Plexiglas
    Cathedral, Los Angeles, 2007
    Photograph · ed. 10/10
    23 7/8 x 31 3/4 in. (60.6 x 80.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 124
    $11,250≈ £7,364≈ €9,996Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  3. David LaChapelle, Dear Doctor, I've Read Your Play, Los Angeles, 2004, Digital Chromogenic print, flush-mounted
    Dear Doctor, I've Read Your Play, Los Angeles, 2004
    Photograph · ed. 1/10
    15 1/4 x 23 1/8 in. (38.7 x 58.7 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 125
    $7,500≈ £4,909≈ €6,664Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  4. David LaChapelle, Drew Barrymore: Young Actress, 1995, Digital chromogenic print, flush-mounted
    Drew Barrymore: Young Actress, 1995
    Photograph · ed. 1/10
    23 5/8 x 17 1/8 in. (60 x 43.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 127
    $7,500≈ £4,909≈ €6,664Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  5. David LaChapelle, Leonardo DiCaprio: Coming of Age, 1995, chromogenic print, mounted on Plexiglas, in artist's frame
    Leonardo DiCaprio: Coming of Age, 1995
    Photograph · Other support · ed. 1/10
    image 17 1/4 x 23 1/4 in. (43.8 x 59.1 cm) frame 20 x 25 3/4 in. (50.8 x 65.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 203
    $10,000≈ £6,441≈ €8,840Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–8,000View at Phillips ↗
  6. David LaChapelle, Drew Barrymore: A Waitress, 1995, chromogenic print, mounted on Plexiglas, in artist's frame
    Drew Barrymore: A Waitress, 1995
    Photograph · Other support · ed. 4/25
    image 23 1/4 x 17 1/8 in. (59.1 x 43.5 cm) frame 25 3/4 x 19 3/4 in. (65.4 x 50.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 204
    $9,375≈ £6,039≈ €8,288Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–8,000View at Phillips ↗
  7. David LaChapelle, Maidenform, 2006, chromogenic print, mounted to Plexiglas, in artist's frame
    Maidenform, 2006
    Photograph · ed. 5/10
    image 17 3/8 x 23 1/4 in. (44.1 x 59.1 cm) frame 20 x 25 3/4 in. (50.8 x 65.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 205
    $7,500≈ £4,831≈ €6,630Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–8,000View at Phillips ↗
  8. David LaChapelle, Madonna in Bombay, 1998, colour coupler print
    Madonna in Bombay, 1998
    Print (other) · ed. 6/30
    sheet 60.7 x 50.7 cm (23 7/8 x 19 7/8 in.) image 59.1 x 41.6 cm (23 1/4 x 16 3/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 123
    £3,750≈ $5,884≈ €4,748Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  9. David LaChapelle, Paris Hilton: Hi Bitch, Bye Bitch, Los Angeles, 2004, digital chromogenic print, face-mounted to Plexiglas, flush-mounted to aluminium
    Paris Hilton: Hi Bitch, Bye Bitch, Los Angeles, 2004
    Photograph · ed. 1/7
    101.4 x 75.2 cm (39 7/8 x 29 5/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 124
    £6,875≈ $10,788≈ €8,705Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  10. David LaChapelle, Jesus is my Homeboy: Foot Wash, 2003, Chromogenic print, Diasec mounted
    Jesus is my Homeboy: Foot Wash, 2003
    Photograph · ed. 2/10
    38.6 x 59.3 cm (15 1/4 x 23 3/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 111
    £10,000≈ $15,654≈ €12,509Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
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David LaChapelle signature

119 catalogued lots by David LaChapelle record a signature line. The most common placement is on the reverse (100% of lots that state a placement). Most often: signed.

Placement

  • on the reverse26

Form

  • signed119
  • Signed in ink, printed title, date and number '2/7' on an artist label affixed to the reverse of the mount — Angelina Jolie in Poppy Field, Phillips, Mar 3, 2026
  • Signed "David LaChapelle" on an artist's label on the reverse of the frame — Naomi Campbell: Hit Me, Phillips, Feb 24, 2026
  • Signed "David LaChapelle" on a label affixed to the reverse of the frame — Sylvester Stallone: Alone, Phillips, Feb 26, 2025

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About David LaChapelle

David LaChapelle is an American photographer, music video director, and film director. He is best known for his work in fashion and photography, which often references art history and sometimes conveys social messages. His photographic style has been described as "hyper-real and slyly subversive" and as "kitsch pop surrealism". Once called "the Fellini of photography", LaChapelle has worked for international publications and has had his work exhibited in commercial galleries and institutions around the world.

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