George Barris

American · 1922–2016 · Photographer

George Barris was an American photographer and photojournalist best known for his photographs of actress Marilyn Monroe. He was born in New York City to Romanian parents. (Wikipedia)

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7lots offered2006–2021years recorded100%sold (6)$487Sign up free to seemedian price

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Marilyn Monroe Champagne Sipping on the Beach, Santa Monica BeachGrisebach · Jul 2021€4,250≈ $5,025≈ £3,627Sign up to see
MARILYN MONROE WE WNĘTRZUAgra-Art · Nov 2017PLN 2,242≈ $611≈ £466≈ €529Sign up to see
MARILYN MONROE NA PLAŻYAgra-Art · Nov 2017PLN 2,124≈ $579≈ £441≈ €501Sign up to see

George Barris’s highest prices recorded at auction, ranked in US dollars at each sale-date exchange rate and shown in the currency of the sale (with the buyer’s premium where the house publishes it).

ArtSell has recorded 6 auction results for George Barris between 2006 and 2021, of which 6 sold (100%). A further 1 lot was offered at auction without a published result. Recorded sale prices range from $200Sign up free to see to $5kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $5kSign up free to see for Marilyn Monroe Champagne Sipping on the Beach, Santa Monica Beach at Grisebach in July 2021. The most common medium is photographs (5 lots). Most results come from Agra-Art (2), Ketterer Kunst (2) and Grisebach (1).

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Marilyn Monroe Champagne Sipping on the Beach, Santa Monica Beach, 1962
Print (other)
38 × 38 cm
Grisebach · Jul 4, 2021 · Lot 2305
€4,250≈ $5,025≈ £3,627Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €800–1,000View at Grisebach ↗
MARILYN MONROE NA PLAŻY, 2006
Photograph · Paper · ed. 159/200
47.1 cm x 37.2 cm
Agra-Art · Nov 7, 2017 · Lot 4
PLN 2,124≈ $579≈ £441≈ €501Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Agra-Art ↗
MARILYN MONROE WE WNĘTRZU, 2006
Photograph · Paper · ed. 121/200
47.1 cm x 37.2 cm
Agra-Art · Nov 7, 2017 · Lot 5
PLN 2,242≈ $611≈ £466≈ €529Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Agra-Art ↗
George Barris
Photograph
Sight - 12.75" high x 10" wide
Clarke Auction Gallery · May 18, 2014 · Lot 80
$200≈ £119≈ €146HammerSign up free to seeEst. $400–600View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
2 Bll.: Marilyn with pink pullover. Marilyn on the beach (Chilly wind), 1962
Photograph
25,3 x 20,3 cm (9,9 x 8 in)
Ketterer Kunst · Dec 9, 2006 · Lot 199
€298≈ $396≈ £202Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €600–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
2 Bll.: Marilyn with bikini on sand. Marilyn in a knitted jacket, 1962
Photograph
25,4 x 20,4 cm (10 x 8 in)
Ketterer Kunst · Dec 9, 2006 · Lot 200
€298≈ $396≈ £202Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €600–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗

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George Barris: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by George Barris at auction?

$5,025Sign up free to see, for Marilyn Monroe Champagne Sipping on the Beach, Santa Monica Beach at Grisebach (July 2021) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for George Barris?

The median sale price is $487Sign up free to see across 6 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by George Barris have sold at auction?

6 of 6 recorded lots sold between 2006 and 2021. 1 further lot was offered with no published result and is not counted.

Which auction houses sell George Barris?

Agra-Art, Ketterer Kunst and Grisebach account for the most recorded results. Agra-Art · Ketterer Kunst · Grisebach

About George Barris

George Barris was an American photographer and photojournalist best known for his photographs of actress Marilyn Monroe. He was born in New York City to Romanian parents.

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