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George Platt Lynes Photographs: Auction Prices

British · 1907–1955

ArtSell has recorded 36 auction results for George Platt Lynes photographs between 2007 and 2026, of which 35 sold (97% sell-through). Prices realised range from $1,200 to $6,080, with a median of $2,738 across 35 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). A further 2 lots offered at auction whose result the house did not publish are listed but not counted. The highest recorded price is $6,080 for “Untitled” at Rago Auctions in 2020.

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  1. George Platt Lynes, Ray Richter, 1947, Gelatin silver print; the photographer's 'Vogue Studios - Los Angeles' stamp on the reverse
    Ray Richter, 1947
    Photograph
    7 1/2 x 9 1/2 in. (19.1 x 24.1 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 52
    $2,304≈ £1,721≈ €2,020Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,000View at Bonhams ↗
  2. George Platt Lynes, Gordon Hanson (from the portfolio 'George Platt Lynes'), 1954, Gelatin silver print
    Gordon Hanson (from the portfolio 'George Platt Lynes'), 1954
    Photograph · ed. 12/25
    18 7/8 x 14 7/8 in. (47.9 x 37.8 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 51
    $4,608≈ £3,443≈ €4,040Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,000View at Bonhams ↗
  3. George Platt Lynes, Jose 'Pete' Martinez, May 25, 1937, 1937, vintage gelatin silver print
    Jose 'Pete' Martinez, May 25, 1937, 1937
    Photograph
    9½ h x 7⅜ w in (24 x 19 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 156
    $4,256≈ £3,217≈ €3,713Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  4. George Platt Lynes, Harvey Young, Gym Owner, Hollywood, c. 1947, vintage gelatin silver print
    Harvey Young, Gym Owner, Hollywood, c. 1947
    Photograph
    9¼ h x 7½ w in (23 x 19 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 157
    $3,584≈ £2,709≈ €3,127Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  5. George Platt Lynes, Francisco Moncton "Evasion", gelatin silver print
    Francisco Moncton "Evasion"
    Photograph
    15 h x 15 w in (38 x 38 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 108
    $2,432≈ £1,838≈ €2,122Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  6. George Platt Lynes, Ted Starkowski, 1949, vintage gelatin silver print
    Ted Starkowski, 1949
    Photograph
    9 h x 7¼ w in (23 x 18 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 104
    $2,176≈ £1,645≈ €1,899Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  7. George Platt Lynes, “Tex” C. Smutny, “Buddy” C. Stanley, and Another Boy, gelatin silver print
    “Tex” C. Smutny, “Buddy” C. Stanley, and Another Boy
    Photograph
    18⅞ h x 14⅞ w in (48 x 38 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 109
    $2,128≈ £1,609≈ €1,857Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  8. George Platt Lynes, "Tex" C. Smutny and Three Other Hands, gelatin silver print
    "Tex" C. Smutny and Three Other Hands
    Photograph
    18¾ h x 15 w in (48 x 38 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 106
    $3,072≈ £2,322≈ €2,680Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  9. George Platt Lynes, Jared French, gelatin silver print
    Jared French
    Photograph
    9¼ h x 7½ w in (23 x 19 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 105
    $4,096≈ £3,096≈ €3,574Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  10. George Platt Lynes, Richard Sisson and Peter Hanson, 1946, vintage gelatin silver print
    Richard Sisson and Peter Hanson, 1946
    Photograph
    9½ h x 7½ w in (24 x 19 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 107
    $3,584≈ £2,709≈ €3,127Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  11. George Platt Lynes, Isamu Noguchi, 1930s, Vintage gelatin silver print
    Isamu Noguchi, 1930s
    Photograph
    21.5 x 18 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 531
    €2,794≈ $3,252≈ £2,415Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €900–1,200View at Lempertz ↗
  12. George Platt Lynes, J. C. Stewart posing in his work coveralls, circa 1940s, gelatin silver print, photographer's stamp and handwritten title on the verso
    J. C. Stewart posing in his work coveralls, circa 1940s
    Photograph
    9 x 7 in
    Concept Art Gallery · · Lot 222
    Result not publishedEst. $300–500View at Concept Art Gallery ↗
  13. George Platt Lynes, First Fighter Command Observation Post, circa 1940s, gelatin silver print
    First Fighter Command Observation Post, circa 1940s
    Photograph
    7.75 x 7.5 in
    Concept Art Gallery · · Lot 221
    Result not publishedEst. $300–500View at Concept Art Gallery ↗
  14. George Platt Lynes, Alexander Jensen Yow, c. 1950, Gelatin silver print; the photographer's '145 East 52 Street' credit stamp on the reverse
    Alexander Jensen Yow, c. 1950
    Photograph
    9 1/4 x 7 1/2 in. (23.5 x 19.1 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 68
    $4,096≈ £3,084≈ €3,541Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Bonhams ↗
  15. George Platt Lynes, Teodor Starkowski, gelatin silver print
    Teodor Starkowski
    Photograph
    18¾ h x 14⅞ w in (48 x 38 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 174
    $2,227≈ £1,750≈ €2,123Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  16. George Platt Lynes, Ralph McWilliams, 1953, vintage gelatin silver print
    Ralph McWilliams, 1953
    Photograph
    9½ h x 7½ w in (24 x 19 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 173
    $2,772≈ £2,178≈ €2,642Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  17. George Platt Lynes, Walter Rockmer, gelatin silver print
    Walter Rockmer
    Photograph
    9½ h x 7½ w in (24 x 19 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 140
    $2,142≈ £1,650≈ €1,979Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  18. George Platt Lynes, Bill Harris, Gelatin silver print
    Bill Harris
    Photograph
    Image: 23.2 x 18.7 cm (9 1/8 x 7 3/8 in)
    Bonhams · · Lot 62
    €2,176≈ $2,331≈ £1,838Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,500–2,000View at Bonhams ↗
  19. George Platt Lynes, Chuck Howard, Gelatin silver print
    Chuck Howard
    Photograph
    Image: 23.8 x 19.4 cm (9 3/8 x 7 5/8 in)
    Bonhams · · Lot 61
    €1,920≈ $2,057≈ £1,622Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,500–2,000View at Bonhams ↗
  20. George Platt Lynes, Francisco Moncion, Gelatin silver print
    Francisco Moncion
    Photograph
    Image: 24.1 x 19.4 cm (9 1/2 x 7 5/8 in)
    Bonhams · · Lot 58
    €2,560≈ $2,743≈ £2,162Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €2,500–3,500View at Bonhams ↗
  21. George Platt Lynes, Boreas (from the Mythology series), gelatin silver print
    Boreas (from the Mythology series)
    Photograph
    9½ h x 7½ w in (24 x 19 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 253
    $2,394≈ £1,976≈ €2,271Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Wright ↗
  22. George Platt Lynes, Sans titre, vers les années 1950, gelatin silver print; the photographer's credit stamp (on verso)
    Sans titre, vers les années 1950
    Photograph
    feuille 23.5 x 19.1cm (9 1/4 x 7 1/2in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 7
    €2,560≈ $2,738≈ £2,197Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €2,000–3,000View at Bonhams ↗
  23. George Platt Lynes, Untitled (George Platt Lynes, Nude), c. 1930-35, Gelatin silver print
    Untitled (George Platt Lynes, Nude), c. 1930-35
    Photograph
    sheet 9 1/2 x 6 3/8 in. (24.1 x 17.2 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 64
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $10,000–15,000View at Bonhams ↗
  24. George Platt Lynes, Untitled (Monroe Wheeler, Nude), c. 1930-35, Gelatin silver print
    Untitled (Monroe Wheeler, Nude), c. 1930-35
    Photograph
    sheet 4 1/2 x 6 1/2 in. (11.9 x 15.8 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 63
    $3,825≈ £3,062≈ €3,588Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
  25. George Platt Lynes, Ted Starkowski, gelatin silver print; photographers credit stamp on the verso
    Ted Starkowski
    Photograph
    sheet 9 1/4 x 7 1/4 in. (23.5 x 18.4 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 61
    $5,355≈ £4,287≈ €5,023Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
  26. George Platt Lynes, Man with Tattoos, c. 1950, gelatin silver print
    Man with Tattoos, c. 1950
    Photograph
    19.5 x 24.5cm (7 11/16 x 9 5/8in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 72
    £1,275≈ $1,801≈ €1,486Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
  27. George Platt Lynes, Study from the Ballet 'Orpheus', c. 1948, gelatin silver print
    Study from the Ballet 'Orpheus', c. 1948
    Photograph
    19 x 23.5cm (7 1/2 x 9 1/4in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 5
    £1,275≈ $1,801≈ €1,486Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
  28. George Platt Lynes, Self-Portrait, 1952, gelatin silver print
    Self-Portrait, 1952
    Photograph
    9½ h x 7½ w in (24 x 19 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 277
    $2,375≈ £1,723≈ €1,999Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  29. George Platt Lynes, Ballet Orpheus with Noguchi Sculpture, c. 1950, gelatin silver print
    Ballet Orpheus with Noguchi Sculpture, c. 1950
    Photograph
    7½ h x 9½ w in (19 x 24 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 176
    $2,816≈ £2,078≈ €2,310Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  30. George Platt Lynes, Gordon Hanson, gelatin silver print
    Gordon Hanson
    Photograph
    19¾ h x 15¾ w in (50 x 40 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 220
    $2,500≈ £2,113≈ €2,309Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  31. George Platt Lynes, Mel Fillini, 1954, gelatin silver print
    Mel Fillini, 1954
    Photograph
    9¼ h x 7⅜ w in (23 x 19 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 222
    $2,375≈ £2,007≈ €2,194Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  32. George Platt Lynes, Untitled, 1941, gelatin silver print
    Untitled, 1941
    Photograph
    7⅛ h x 7⅛ w in (18 x 18 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 221
    $6,080≈ £5,139≈ €5,616Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  33. George Platt Lynes, Carlos McClendon, gelatin silver print
    Carlos McClendon
    Photograph
    19¾ h x 19⅞ w in (50 x 50 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 219
    $3,072≈ £2,596≈ €2,837Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  34. George Platt Lynes, Model in Lincoln Kirstein's Apartment, Photograph
    Model in Lincoln Kirstein's Apartment
    Photograph
    9.5" high x 7.5" wide
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 35
    $1,200≈ £951≈ €1,076HammerSign up free to seeEst. $500–700View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  35. George Platt Lynes, José Pete Martinez, 1937, Vintage gelatin silver print
    José Pete Martinez, 1937
    Photograph
    22.8 x 18.3 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 51
    €2,728≈ $3,242≈ £2,404Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €2,000–2,500View at Lempertz ↗
  36. George Platt Lynes, UNTITLED, Vintage gelatin silver print
    UNTITLED
    Photograph
    23.4 x 18.9 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 762
    €1,680≈ $2,225≈ £1,425Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €800–View at Lempertz ↗
  37. George Platt Lynes, untitled (Male Study), c. 1940, gelatin silver print
    untitled (Male Study), c. 1940
    Photograph
    5¾ h x 9 w in (15 x 23 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 218
    $1,688≈ £1,177≈ €1,321Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Wright ↗
  38. George Platt Lynes, Igor Stravinsky, 1946, Vintage. Silbergelatineabzug
    Igor Stravinsky, 1946
    Photograph
    24,1 × 19,5 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 1259
    €3,570≈ $5,261≈ £2,552Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €3,000–5,000View at Grisebach ↗

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