Helmut Newton Photographs: Auction Prices

Australian · 1920–2004

ArtSell has recorded 379 auction results for Helmut Newton photographs between 2005 and 2026, of which 328 sold (87% sell-through). Prices realised range from $578 to $1,820,000, with a median of $12,864 across 328 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). A further 5 lots offered at auction whose result the house did not publish are listed but not counted. The highest recorded price is $1,820,000 for “Sie Kommen, Paris (Dressed and Naked)” at Phillips in 2019.

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  1. Helmut Newton, Roselyne Behind Fence, Arcangues, France (from 'Private Property'), 1975, Gelatin silver print
    Roselyne Behind Fence, Arcangues, France (from 'Private Property'), 1975
    Photograph · ed. 6/75
    14 1/4 x 9 1/2 in. (36.2 x 24.1 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 65
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $5,000–7,000View at Bonhams ↗
  2. Helmut Newton, Regine at Home (from 'Private Property'), 1975, Gelatin silver print
    Regine at Home (from 'Private Property'), 1975
    Photograph · ed. 6/75
    14 1/4 x 9 1/2 in. (36.2 x 24.1 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 64
    $3,072≈ £2,295≈ €2,694Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
  3. Helmut Newton, 'Domestic Nude 8, Los Angeles', 1992, Gelatin silver print
    'Domestic Nude 8, Los Angeles', 1992
    Photograph · ed. 4/15
    18 3/8 x 14 3/4 in. (46.7 x 37.5 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 63
    $14,080≈ £10,520≈ €12,345Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Bonhams ↗
  4. Helmut Newton, Untitled. Helmut's Angels for Playboy, 1988, Stampa alla gelatina ai sali d'argento
    Untitled. Helmut's Angels for Playboy, 1988
    Photograph
    40,5x50,5 cm
    Farsettiarte · · Lot 423
    Result not publishedEst. €8,000–14,000View at Farsettiarte ↗
  5. Helmut Newton, Lisa Lyon with Knives, Paris, 1980, gelatin silver print
    Lisa Lyon with Knives, Paris, 1980
    Photograph
    8½ h x 8½ w in (22 x 22 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 111
    $832≈ £615≈ €712Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  6. Helmut Newton, Lisa Lyon with Knives, Paris, 1980, gelatin silver print
    Lisa Lyon with Knives, Paris, 1980
    Photograph
    8½ h x 9 w in (22 x 23 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 110
    $1,264≈ £934≈ €1,082Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  7. Helmut Newton, Sie Kommen/ There They Come, photographic diptych represents one of the most significant works of Helmut Newton’s caree
    Sie Kommen/ There They Come
    Photograph
    Hessink's Auctions · · Lot 129
  8. Helmut Newton, Princesse de Polignac, Paris, 1979, Gelatin silver print
    Princesse de Polignac, Paris, 1979
    Photograph · ed. 2/10
    22 7/8 x 14 7/8 in. (58.1 x 37.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 196
    $3,096≈ £2,303≈ €2,644Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Phillips ↗
  9. Helmut Newton, Patrouille de France, Monte Carlo, 1993, Gelatin silver print
    Patrouille de France, Monte Carlo, 1993
    Photograph · ed. 1/3
    42 5/8 x 62 3/8 in. (108.3 x 158.4 cm) Overall 44 5/8 x 64 1/4 in. (113.3 x 163.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 195
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  10. Helmut Newton, Margot in Hotel Ventura Blvd, Hollywood, 1981, Silbergelatineabzug
    Margot in Hotel Ventura Blvd, Hollywood, 1981
    Photograph
    37,4 × 25,3 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 1519
    €9,525≈ $10,970≈ £8,260Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €4,000–6,000View at Grisebach ↗
  11. Helmut Newton, Portrait of Romy Schneider at Home, Paris, 1974, Gelatinesilberabzug, vermutlich aus den frühen 1990er Jahren
    Portrait of Romy Schneider at Home, Paris, 1974
    Photograph
    57,5 x 38cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 268
    €5,280≈ $6,161≈ £4,628Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €4,000–View at Van Ham ↗
  12. Helmut Newton, Charlotte Rampling at the Hotel Nord-Pinus, Arles, 1973, Gelatinesilberabzug
    Charlotte Rampling at the Hotel Nord-Pinus, Arles, 1973
    Photograph
    56,6 x 38cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 266
    €56,760≈ $66,228≈ £49,754Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €30,000–View at Van Ham ↗
  13. Helmut Newton, Catherine Deneuve, Esquire, Paris, 1976, Gelatinesilberabzug
    Catherine Deneuve, Esquire, Paris, 1976
    Photograph
    101 x 64,5cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 267
    €23,760≈ $27,723≈ £20,827Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €15,000–View at Van Ham ↗
  14. Helmut Newton, Bergstrom Paris, Bromoil Gelatin Silver Print
    Bergstrom Paris
    Photograph
    H 36cm x W 24cm
    Gormley's Art Auctions · · Lot 84
  15. Helmut Newton, Fetish Figure, gelatin silver print
    Fetish Figure
    Photograph
    175 x 120mm
    Art+Object · · Lot 151
    NZ$2,437≈ $1,399≈ £1,049≈ €1,207Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Art+Object ↗
  16. Helmut Newton, Margot in Hotel Ventura Blvd, Hollywood, 1981, Silbergelatineabzug
    Margot in Hotel Ventura Blvd, Hollywood, 1981
    Photograph
    37,4 × 25,3 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 1885
    €5,334≈ $6,231≈ £4,638Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €4,000–6,000View at Grisebach ↗
  17. Helmut Newton, Andy Warhol, Paris, 1976, Silbergelatineabzug, 1984
    Andy Warhol, Paris, 1976
    Photograph · ed. AP
    36,3 × 24 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 1884
    €7,620≈ $8,901≈ £6,626Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €6,500–8,500View at Grisebach ↗
  18. Helmut Newton, Leash (Paris), 1977, Gelatin silver print; signed
    Leash (Paris), 1977
    Photograph
    11 3/4 x 17 1/4 in. (29.8 x 43.8 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 13
    $20,480≈ £15,418≈ €17,704Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Bonhams ↗
  19. Helmut Newton, Flight Lieutenant, U.S. Navy, Los Angeles, 1990, Chromogenic print, printed later
    Flight Lieutenant, U.S. Navy, Los Angeles, 1990
    Photograph · ed. 1/3
    47 3/4 x 47 3/4 in. (121.3 x 121.3 cm) Overall 49 3/4 x 49 3/4 in. (126.4 x 126.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 130
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  20. Helmut Newton, Photographien, 1973-1993, Berlin: Christian Diener and Gert Elfering, Camera Work, 1998. Ten gelatin silver prints
    Photographien, 1973-1993
    Photograph · ed. AP
    10 x 14 1/2 in. (25.4 x 36.8 cm) or the reverse
    Phillips · · Lot 128
    $141,900≈ £106,117≈ €122,212Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $100,000–150,000View at Phillips ↗
  21. Helmut Newton, 'SUMO' 1999, Oversized photography book published by Taschen, Monte Carlo, 1999, with original chromed metal stand designed by Philippe Starck
    'SUMO' 1999
    Photograph
    Book 69.8 x 50.2 cm; stand 54.6 cm high, 50.8 cm wide, 54.6 cm deep
    Bonhams · · Lot 80
    £1,792≈ $2,429≈ €2,069Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
  22. Helmut Newton, Tied-up Torso (Henrietta Ficellée), Ramatuelle, 1980, Vintage gelatin silver print, printed by Marc Picot
    Tied-up Torso (Henrietta Ficellée), Ramatuelle, 1980
    Photograph
    100.4 x 99.3 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 790
    €69,300≈ $78,579≈ £58,293Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €60,000–80,000View at Lempertz ↗
  23. Helmut Newton, Margot in a motel, Ventura Blvd Hollywood, 1981, artist made gelatin silver print
    Margot in a motel, Ventura Blvd Hollywood, 1981
    Photograph · ed. 1/10
    image 37 x 25.2 cm (14 5/8 x 9 7/8 in.) sheet 40.2 x 30.4 cm (15 7/8 x 11 7/8 in.) frame 55.4 x 42.6 cm (21 3/4 x 16 3/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 135
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  24. Helmut Newton, Big Nude (Raquel), Nice, 1993, artist made gelatin silver print
    Big Nude (Raquel), Nice, 1993
    Photograph · ed. 1/15
    image 46.5 x 37.5 cm (18 1/4 x 14 3/4 in.) sheet 49.7 x 40.4 cm (19 5/8 x 15 7/8 in.) frame 58.2 x 49 cm (22 7/8 x 19 1/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 134
    £15,240≈ $19,695≈ €17,772Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
  25. Helmut Newton, SUMO, Monte Carlo: Taschen, 1999. Oversized photography book with original metal stand designed by Philippe Starck
    SUMO
    Photograph
    Book: 27 7/8 x 20 1/8 x 3 in. (70.8 x 51.1 x 7.6 cm) Stand: 30 x 22 x 22 in. (76.2 x 55.9 x 55.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 128
    $3,810≈ £2,943≈ €3,527Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  26. Helmut Newton, Patrouille de France, Monte Carlo, 1993, Gelatin silver print
    Patrouille de France, Monte Carlo, 1993
    Photograph · ed. 1/3
    42 5/8 x 62 3/8 in. (108.3 x 158.4 cm) Overall 44 5/8 x 64 1/4 in. (113.3 x 163.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 127
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
  27. Helmut Newton, Yves St. Laurent's Man's Suit and Model Wearing Madame Paulette's Creation, Rue Aubriot, Paris 4ème ardt., Summer, 1975, Gelatin silver print, printed 1980s
    Yves St. Laurent's Man's Suit and Model Wearing Madame Paulette's Creation, Rue Aubriot, Paris 4ème ardt., Summer, 1975
    Photograph
    14 1/8 x 9 1/2 in. (35.9 x 24.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 126
    $33,020≈ £25,508≈ €30,566Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  28. Helmut Newton, Woman with Horse, Burbank (Los Angeles), 1987, Gelatin silver print mounted on aluminum
    Woman with Horse, Burbank (Los Angeles), 1987
    Photograph · Other support
    44.3 x 58.3 cm (50.5 x 60.5 cm)
    Lempertz · · Lot 643
    €9,450≈ $9,981≈ £7,863Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €10,000–15,000View at Lempertz ↗
  29. Helmut Newton, Nude in Black Gloves with Metal Leg Support by the Sea, Monte-Carlo, 1994, Gelatin silver print
    Nude in Black Gloves with Metal Leg Support by the Sea, Monte-Carlo, 1994
    Photograph · ed. 1/5
    102 x 100 cm (40 1/8 x 39 3/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 30
    £33,020≈ $41,737≈ €39,652Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  30. Helmut Newton, Sie Kommen, Naked, Paris, 1981, Gelatin silver print
    Sie Kommen, Naked, Paris, 1981
    Photograph
    41.8 x 35.7 cm (16 1/2 x 14 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 13
    £53,340≈ $67,422≈ €64,053Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £30,000–50,000View at Phillips ↗
  31. Helmut Newton, 3pm in Bel Air, Los Angeles, 1987, Gelatin silver print
    3pm in Bel Air, Los Angeles, 1987
    Photograph · ed. 1/10
    46.6 x 46.6 cm (18 3/8 x 18 3/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 4
    £20,320≈ $25,684≈ €24,401Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  32. Helmut Newton, Eiffel Tower, Paris, 1974, Dye destruction print
    Eiffel Tower, Paris, 1974
    Photograph
    27 x 39 cm (10 5/8 x 15 3/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 3
    £41,910≈ $52,974≈ €50,327Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  33. Helmut Newton, Xavier Moreau and friend, Paris, 1974, Gelatin silver print
    Xavier Moreau and friend, Paris, 1974
    Photograph · ed. 2/10
    56.5 x 37.6 cm (22 1/4 x 14 3/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 34
    £2,286≈ $2,895≈ €2,749Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  34. Helmut Newton, Woman Vomiting, Drinking, Hollywood, 1989, Gelatin silver print
    Woman Vomiting, Drinking, Hollywood, 1989
    Photograph
    48.2 x 48.2 cm (18 7/8 x 18 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 33
    £13,970≈ $17,694≈ €16,799Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  35. Helmut Newton, In My Suite, Waldorf Towers, New York, 1990, Gelatin silver print
    In My Suite, Waldorf Towers, New York, 1990
    Photograph · ed. 2/10
    56.5 x 37.5 cm (22 1/4 x 14 3/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 32
    £2,794≈ $3,539≈ €3,360Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  36. Helmut Newton, Selected Images of Ava Gardner, London, 1984, Two gelatin silver prints
    Selected Images of Ava Gardner, London, 1984
    Photograph
    Each approx. 57.6 x 38 cm (22 5/8 x 14 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 31
    £4,826≈ $6,113≈ €5,803Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  37. Helmut Newton, From Queen, Mirella Petteni, Venice, 1966, Gelatin silver print, printed 1981
    From Queen, Mirella Petteni, Venice, 1966
    Photograph · ed. 2/10
    46 x 30.2 cm (18 1/8 x 11 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 30
    £1,270≈ $1,609≈ €1,527Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  38. Helmut Newton, Salvador Dali, Figueras, 1986, Gelatin silver print
    Salvador Dali, Figueras, 1986
    Photograph · ed. 1/10
    57.2 x 43 cm (22 1/2 x 16 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 29
    £3,302≈ $4,182≈ €3,971Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  39. Helmut Newton, Sigourney Weaver, Los Angeles, 1983, Gelatin silver print
    Sigourney Weaver, Los Angeles, 1983
    Photograph · ed. 1/10
    57.5 x 47 cm (22 5/8 x 18 1/2 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 28
    £5,334≈ $6,756≈ €6,414Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  40. Helmut Newton, Sigourney Weaver as Alien III, Monte Carlo, 1991, Gelatin silver print
    Sigourney Weaver as Alien III, Monte Carlo, 1991
    Photograph · ed. 1/10
    49 x 47.4 cm (19 1/4 x 18 5/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 27
    £3,048≈ $3,861≈ €3,665Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  41. Helmut Newton, Jack Nicholson and Bob Evans, The Two Jakes That Never Were, Beverly Hills, 1985, Gelatin silver print
    Jack Nicholson and Bob Evans, The Two Jakes That Never Were, Beverly Hills, 1985
    Photograph · ed. 1/10
    47.7 x 58 cm (18 3/4 x 22 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 26
    £1,016≈ $1,287≈ €1,222Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  42. Helmut Newton, Mickey Rourke as Private Eye in "Angel Heart", New York, 1986, Gelatin silver print
    Mickey Rourke as Private Eye in "Angel Heart", New York, 1986
    Photograph · ed. 2/10
    58 x 37.5 cm (22 7/8 x 14 3/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 25
    £5,715≈ $7,239≈ €6,872Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  43. Helmut Newton, Cadre Noir, Saumur, France, 1980, Gelatin silver print
    Cadre Noir, Saumur, France, 1980
    Photograph · ed. 1/10
    37.9 x 57 cm (14 7/8 x 22 1/2 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 24
    £3,302≈ $4,182≈ €3,971Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  44. Helmut Newton, Wurstmaxe and Consumer, Berlin, 1991, Gelatin silver print
    Wurstmaxe and Consumer, Berlin, 1991
    Photograph · ed. 2/10
    48.9 x 46.6 cm (19 1/4 x 18 3/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 23
    £4,826≈ $6,113≈ €5,803Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  45. Helmut Newton, Eri Ishida, Smoking, Laughing, Nice, 1992, Gelatin silver print
    Eri Ishida, Smoking, Laughing, Nice, 1992
    Photograph · ed. 1/10
    47.7 x 48.1 cm (18 3/4 x 18 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 22
    £3,302≈ $4,182≈ €3,971Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  46. Helmut Newton, Sweden, 2000, Gelatin silver print
    Sweden, 2000
    Photograph · ed. 1/3
    Image: 108.2 x 158.5 cm (42 5/8 x 62 3/8 in.) Frame: 113 x 163.3 cm (44 1/2 x 64 1/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 21
    £1,588≈ $2,011≈ €1,910Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  47. Helmut Newton, Lake Grunewald, Berlin, 1996, Gelatin silver print, mounted
    Lake Grunewald, Berlin, 1996
    Photograph · ed. 1/3
    Image: 108 x 158.5 cm (42 1/2 x 62 3/8 in.) Frame: 113.1 x 163.3 cm (44 1/2 x 64 1/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 20
    £2,413≈ $3,056≈ €2,902Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  48. Helmut Newton, Halensee, Berlin, 1990, Gelatin silver print, mounted
    Halensee, Berlin, 1990
    Photograph · ed. 1/3
    Image: 118 x 158.5 cm (46 1/2 x 62 3/8 in.) Frame: 123 x 163.3 cm (48 3/8 x 64 1/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 19
    £2,794≈ $3,539≈ €3,360Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  49. Helmut Newton, Colosso dell'Appennino, Florence, 1996, Gelatin silver print, mounted
    Colosso dell'Appennino, Florence, 1996
    Photograph · ed. 1/3
    118.3 x 118.3 cm (46 5/8 x 46 5/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 18
    £5,080≈ $6,434≈ €6,109Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  50. Helmut Newton, Poggibonsi, Italy, 1977, Gelatin silver print, printed later
    Poggibonsi, Italy, 1977
    Photograph · ed. 1/3
    Image: 158.5 x 108 cm (62 3/8 x 42 1/2 in.) Frame: 160 x 110 cm (62 7/8 x 43 1/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 17
    £8,255≈ $10,456≈ €9,927Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗

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