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Helmut Newton Photographs: Value & Auction Prices

1920–2004

ArtSell has recorded 389 auction results for Helmut Newton photographs between 2005 and 2026, and 334 of them sold (86%). The median price realised is $12.8kSign up free to see across 334 priced sales; the middle half sold for $6.3kSign up free to see–$24.1kSign up free to see. The highest recorded price is $1.8MSign up free to see for Sie Kommen, Paris (Dressed and Naked) at Phillips in April 2019. Sales were recorded mainly at Phillips (310), Grisebach (21) and Lempertz (15).

$1,820,000≈ £1,385,716≈ €1,622,248Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumSie Kommen, Paris (Dressed and Naked)Phillips389auction results2005–2026years recorded86%sold$12.8kSign up free to seemedian price

Helmut Newton photographs: key figures

Auction results
389
Sold rate
86%
Active at auction
2005–2026
Median price
$12.8kSign up free to see
Record price
$1.8MSign up free to see Sie Kommen, Paris (Dressed and Naked), Phillips, Apr 2019

Top auction houses: Phillips (310), Grisebach (21), Lempertz (15)

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  1. 'Parlour Games' Munich by Helmut Newton, 1991, Silbergelatineabzug, sold Dec 2020
    'Parlour Games' Munich, 1991
    Photograph
    46,7 × 46,9 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 2099
    €23,750≈ $28,657≈ £21,491Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €20,000–30,000View at Grisebach ↗
  2. Sumo (No.00164) by Helmut Newton, monograph that showcases his work in fashion and celebrity photography - numbered 00164 from a worldwide edition of 10,0, sold Oct 2020
    Sumo (No.00164)
    Photograph · ed. edition of 10
    87 x 74 x 60cm (34.3 x 29.1 x 23.6in)
    Morgan O'Driscoll · · Lot 71
    €4,600≈ $5,443≈ £4,173HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
  3. Elsa Peretti as a Bunny, New York by Helmut Newton, 1975, Gelatin silver print, sold Sep 2020
    Elsa Peretti as a Bunny, New York, 1975
    Photograph · ed. 4/10
    58.9 x 39.5 cm (23 1/4 x 15 1/2 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 41
    £81,250≈ $103,488≈ €88,953Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £40,000–60,000View at Phillips ↗
  4. Kiss by Helmut Newton, gelatin silver print, offered Sep 2020
    Kiss
    Photograph
    125 x 152,5 cm
    James Lisboa · · Lot 388
    Result not publishedView at James Lisboa ↗
  5. Lisa Lyon by Helmut Newton, 1980, Gelatin silver print, sold Jul 2020
    Lisa Lyon, 1980
    Photograph
    29.2 x 19.7 cm (11 1/2 x 7 3/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 125
    $4,375≈ £3,473≈ €3,862Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  6. SUMO by Helmut Newton, Monte Carlo: Taschen, 1999. Oversized photography book with original metal stand designed by Philippe Starck, sold Jul 2020
    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 124
    $6,250≈ £4,962≈ €5,517Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  7. Paloma Picasso, Saint-Tropez by Helmut Newton, 1973, Gelatin silver print, sold Jul 2020
    Paloma Picasso, Saint-Tropez, 1973
    Photograph
    31.1 x 20.6 cm (12 1/4 x 8 1/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 118
    $6,875≈ £5,458≈ €6,068Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  8. Roselyne in Arcangues by Helmut Newton, 1975, Gelatin silver print, offered Jul 2020
    Roselyne in Arcangues, 1975
    Photograph
    12 1/4 x 8 in. (31.1 x 20.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 117
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  9. Paloma Picasso im Kleid von Karl Lagerfeld, Paris by Helmut Newton, 1978, Vintage. Silbergelatineabzug, sold Jul 2020
    Paloma Picasso im Kleid von Karl Lagerfeld, Paris, 1978
    Photograph
    41,4 × 27,8 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 2159
    €3,750≈ $4,253≈ £3,362Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €3,000–4,000View at Grisebach ↗
  10. Saddle II, Paris by Helmut Newton, 1976, Tirage photographique en noir et blanc, sold Jul 2020
    Saddle II, Paris, 1976
    Photograph
    PBA Auctions (Pierre Bergé & Associés) · · Lot 84
    €19,500≈ $22,008≈ £17,535Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €15,000–25,000View at PBA Auctions (Pierre Bergé & Associés) ↗
  11. At the Villa d'Este, Lake Como by Helmut Newton, 1975, polaroid; framed, offered Dec 2019
    At the Villa d'Este, Lake Como, 1975
    Photograph
    10,5 x 8,5 cm
    im Kinsky · · Lot 0768
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €4,000–6,000View at im Kinsky ↗
  12. Y.S.L. Fashion in Ramutuelle Camping by Helmut Newton, 1979, polaroid; framed, offered Dec 2019
    Y.S.L. Fashion in Ramutuelle Camping, 1979
    Photograph
    8,5 x 10,5 cm
    im Kinsky · · Lot 0767
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €4,000–6,000View at im Kinsky ↗
  13. Jenny Kapitän in my studio by Helmut Newton, 1978, polaroid; framed, offered Dec 2019
    Jenny Kapitän in my studio, 1978
    Photograph
    10,5 x 8,5 cm
    im Kinsky · · Lot 0766
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €4,000–6,000View at im Kinsky ↗
  14. Jane Kirby, Avenue Kléber, Paris by Helmut Newton, 1978, Gelatin silver print, sold Oct 2019
    Jane Kirby, Avenue Kléber, Paris, 1978
    Photograph
    44 x 30 cm (17 3/8 x 11 3/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 26
    £8,750≈ $11,223≈ €10,104Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £7,000–9,000View at Phillips ↗
  15. Domestic Nude 10, Hollywood by Helmut Newton, 1992, Gelatin silver print, sold Oct 2019
    Domestic Nude 10, Hollywood, 1992
    Photograph · ed. 5/15
    31.4 x 46.4 cm (12 3/8 x 18 1/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 25
    £11,250≈ $14,429≈ €12,991Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £7,000–9,000View at Phillips ↗
  16. Domestic Nude 11, Los Angeles by Helmut Newton, 1992, Gelatin silver print, sold Oct 2019
    Domestic Nude 11, Los Angeles, 1992
    Photograph · ed. 5/15
    46.6 x 35.7 cm (18 3/8 x 14 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 24
    £8,750≈ $11,223≈ €10,104Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £7,000–9,000View at Phillips ↗
  17. Domestic Nude 7, Los Angeles by Helmut Newton, 1992, Gelatin silver print, sold Oct 2019
    Domestic Nude 7, Los Angeles, 1992
    Photograph · ed. 5/15
    46.7 x 37.5 cm (18 3/8 x 14 3/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 23
    £10,000≈ $12,826≈ €11,548Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £7,000–9,000View at Phillips ↗
  18. Domestic Nude 8, Los Angeles by Helmut Newton, 1992, Gelatin silver print, sold Oct 2019
    Domestic Nude 8, Los Angeles, 1992
    Photograph · ed. 5/15
    46.9 x 37.4 cm (18 1/2 x 14 3/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 22
    £11,875≈ $15,231≈ €13,713Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £7,000–9,000View at Phillips ↗
  19. Charlotte Rampling, Arles by Helmut Newton, 1973, Gelatin silver print, sold Oct 2019
    Charlotte Rampling, Arles, 1973
    Photograph
    36.1 x 24.1 cm (14 1/4 x 9 1/2 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 21
    £27,500≈ $35,272≈ €31,756Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £18,000–22,000View at Phillips ↗
  20. Saddle I, Paris by Helmut Newton, 1976, Gelatin silver print, sold Oct 2019
    Saddle I, Paris, 1976
    Photograph
    11 3/4 x 17 1/4 in. (29.8 x 43.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 202
    $62,500≈ £51,016≈ €57,350Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $50,000–70,000View at Phillips ↗
  21. Sie Kommen, Paris by Helmut Newton, 1981, Gelatin silver print, sold Oct 2019
    Sie Kommen, Paris, 1981
    Photograph
    16 1/2 x 14 1/8 in. (41.9 x 35.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 198
    $50,000≈ £40,813≈ €45,880Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $50,000–70,000View at Phillips ↗
  22. Central Park West, N.Y. by Helmut Newton, 1976, Unique Polaroid print, offered Oct 2019
    Central Park West, N.Y., 1976
    Photograph
    3 3/4 x 2 7/8 in. (9.5 x 7.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 146
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  23. Untitled (from Self-Portrait with Wife and Models, Paris shoot) by Helmut Newton, 1981, Unique Polaroid print, offered Oct 2019
    Untitled (from Self-Portrait with Wife and Models, Paris shoot), 1981
    Photograph
    3 3/4 x 2 7/8 in. (9.5 x 7.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 145
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  24. The Naked Truth by Helmut Newton, 1997, Unique Polaroid print, offered Oct 2019
    The Naked Truth, 1997
    Photograph
    3 3/4 x 2 7/8 in. (9.5 x 7.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 144
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  25. SUMO by Helmut Newton, 1999, Oversized book containing 400 duotone reproductions of photographs selected and edited by June Newton, with accompanying, sold Sep 2019
    SUMO, 1999
    Photograph · Board
    book 71 x 52 x 8 cm (27 7/8 x 20 1/2 x 3 1/8 in.) stand 77.4 x 56 x 54.5 cm (30 1/2 x 22 x 21 1/2 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 220
    £6,250≈ $7,706≈ €7,029Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  26. Sumo by Helmut Newton, 1999, Photography, sold Jun 2019
    Sumo, 1999
    Photograph · ed. edition of 10
    71 x 51 x 7 cm (27.9 x 20 x 2.7 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 442
    €4,000≈ $4,509≈ £3,547Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €3,000–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
  27. Full length nude, standing by Helmut Newton, n.d., Unique Polaroid print, offered May 2019
    Full length nude, standing, n.d.
    Photograph
    Image: 8.9 x 7.6 cm (3 1/2 x 2 7/8 in.) Sheet: 11 x 9 cm (4 3/8 x 3 1/2 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 126
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  28. Nude in mirror by Helmut Newton, n.d., Unique Polaroid print, sold May 2019
    Nude in mirror, n.d.
    Photograph
    Image: 8.9 x 7.6 cm (3 1/2 x 2 7/8 in.) Sheet: 11 x 9 cm (4 3/8 x 3 1/2 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 125
    £3,750≈ $4,803≈ €4,288Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  29. Nude with camera by Helmut Newton, n.d., Unique Polaroid print, offered May 2019
    Nude with camera, n.d.
    Photograph
    Image: 8.9 x 7.6 cm (3 1/2 x 2 7/8 in.) Sheet: 11 x 9 cm (4 3/8 x 3 1/2 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 124
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  30. Nude with camera by Helmut Newton, n.d., Unique Polaroid print, offered May 2019
    Nude with camera, n.d.
    Photograph
    Image: 8.9 x 7.6 cm (3 1/2 x 2 7/8 in.) Sheet: 11 x 9 cm (4 3/8 x 3 1/2 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 123
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  31. Woman holding doll by Helmut Newton, n.d., Unique Polaroid print, offered May 2019
    Woman holding doll, n.d.
    Photograph
    Image: 8.9 x 7.6 cm (3 1/2 x 2 7/8 in.) Sheet: 11 x 9 cm (4 3/8 x 3 1/2 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 122
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  32. Mr Chow and model on surgical bed by Helmut Newton, likely 1995, Unique Polaroid print, offered May 2019
    Mr Chow and model on surgical bed, likely 1995
    Photograph
    Image: 8.9 x 7.6 cm (3 1/2 x 2 7/8 in.) Sheet: 11 x 9 cm (4 3/8 x 3 1/2 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 121
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  33. Pair in bathing suits by Helmut Newton, n.d., Unique Polaroid print, sold May 2019
    Pair in bathing suits, n.d.
    Photograph
    Image: 8.9 x 7.6 cm (3 1/2 x 2 7/8 in.) Sheet: 11 x 9 cm (4 3/8 x 3 1/2 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 120
    £4,375≈ $5,604≈ €5,002Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  34. Self-Portrait with Big Nude VII, Nancy La Scala by Helmut Newton, 1990, Unique Polaroid print, sold May 2019
    Self-Portrait with Big Nude VII, Nancy La Scala, 1990
    Photograph
    Image: 8.9 x 7.6 cm (3 1/2 x 2 7/8 in.) Sheet: 11 x 9 cm (4 3/8 x 3 1/2 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 119
    £4,000≈ $5,124≈ €4,573Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  35. Gunilla Bergström, Paris by Helmut Newton, 1976, Gelatin silver print, sold May 2019
    Gunilla Bergström, Paris, 1976
    Photograph
    43.8 x 29.7 cm (17 1/4 x 11 3/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 105
    £10,000≈ $12,809≈ €11,434Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  36. SUMO by Helmut Newton, Monte Carlo: Taschen, 1999. First Edition. 400 duotone reproductions of photographs selected and edited by June Newton. , sold May 2019
    SUMO
    Photograph
    Book: 71 x 51.2 x 7.6 cm (27 7/8 x 20 1/8 x 2 7/8 in.) Stand: 77.4 x 56 x 54.5 cm (30 1/2 x 22 x 21 1/2 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 104
    £6,875≈ $8,806≈ €7,861Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  37. Sie Kommen, Paris (Dressed and Naked) by Helmut Newton, 1981, Four gelatin silver prints, sold Apr 2019
    Sie Kommen, Paris (Dressed and Naked), 1981
    Photograph · ed. 1/3
    Each print of 'Dressed' is 76 1/2 x 37 3/4 in. (194.3 x 95.9 cm). Each print of 'Naked' is 76 1/8 x 34 3/4 in. (193.4 x 88.3 cm). Overall 'Dressed' dimensions are 77 3/4 x 78 1/4 in. (197.5 x 198.8 cm). Overall 'Naked' dimensions are 77 1/2 x 72 1/4 in. (196.9 x 183.5 cm).
    Phillips · · Lot 85
    $1,820,000≈ £1,385,716≈ €1,622,248Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600,000–800,000View at Phillips ↗
  38. Sylvia in My Studio by Helmut Newton, gelatin silver print, sold Feb 2019
    Sylvia in My Studio
    Photograph
    image: 10 7/8 x 10 7/8 inches
    Capsule Auctions · · Lot 51
    $10,000≈ £7,747≈ €8,843Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Capsule Auctions ↗
  39. Diving Tower, Old Beach Hotel, Monte Carlo by Helmut Newton, 1981, gelatin silver print, sold Dec 2018
    Diving Tower, Old Beach Hotel, Monte Carlo, 1981
    Photograph
    image: 10 3/4 x 10 7/8 inches
    Capsule Auctions · · Lot 24
    $6,250≈ £4,937≈ €5,470Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–9,000View at Capsule Auctions ↗
  40. Cyberwoman 1 by Helmut Newton, 2000, Gelatin silver print, offered Nov 2018
    Cyberwoman 1, 2000
    Photograph
    32.8 x 25.5 cm (40.3 x 30.4 cm)
    Lempertz · · Lot 149
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €2,000–2,500View at Lempertz ↗
  41. Laurence Steele, Milan by Helmut Newton, 1996, Unique Polaroid print, sold Nov 2018
    Laurence Steele, Milan, 1996
    Photograph
    Image: 9.4 x 7.2 cm (3 3/4 x 2 7/8 in.) Sheet: 10.7 x 8.5 cm (4 1/4 x 3 3/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 68
    £5,250≈ $6,784≈ €5,954Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  42. Yves Saint Laurent, Paris by Helmut Newton, 1991, Unique Polaroid print, sold Nov 2018
    Yves Saint Laurent, Paris, 1991
    Photograph
    Image: 9.4 x 7.2 cm (3 3/4 x 2 7/8 in.) Sheet: 10.7 x 8.5 cm (4 1/4 x 3 3/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 67
    £4,375≈ $5,653≈ €4,962Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  43. Max Magazine, Villa d'Este, Lake Como by Helmut Newton, 1989, Unique Polaroid print, sold Nov 2018
    Max Magazine, Villa d'Este, Lake Como, 1989
    Photograph
    Image: 9.4 x 7.2 cm (3 3/4 x 2 7/8 in.) Sheet: 10.7 x 8.5 cm (4 1/4 x 3 3/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 66
    £4,750≈ $6,137≈ €5,387Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  44. Eva Wallen, Ramatuelle by Helmut Newton, 1979, Unique Polaroid print, sold Nov 2018
    Eva Wallen, Ramatuelle, 1979
    Photograph
    Image: 9.4 x 7.2 cm (3 3/4 x 2 7/8 in.) Sheet: 10.7 x 8.5 cm (4 1/4 x 3 3/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 65
    £4,000≈ $5,168≈ €4,536Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  45. Jane Kirby, Paris by Helmut Newton, 1977, Unique Polaroid print, sold Nov 2018
    Jane Kirby, Paris, 1977
    Photograph
    Image: 9.4 x 7.2 cm (3 3/4 x 2 7/8 in.) Sheet: 10.7 x 8.5 cm (4 1/4 x 3 3/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 64
    £5,000≈ $6,461≈ €5,671Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  46. Roxanne, Paris by Helmut Newton, 1977, Unique Polaroid print, sold Nov 2018
    Roxanne, Paris, 1977
    Photograph
    Image: 9.4 x 7.2 cm (3 3/4 x 2 7/8 in.) Sheet: 10.7 x 8.5 cm (4 1/4 x 3 3/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 63
    £6,875≈ $8,883≈ €7,797Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  47. Wibecke and her Mechanical Bear, Paris by Helmut Newton, 1974, Unique Polaroid print, sold Nov 2018
    Wibecke and her Mechanical Bear, Paris, 1974
    Photograph
    Each image: 9.4 x 7.2 cm (3 3/4 x 2 7/8 in.) Each sheet: 10.7 x 8.5 cm (4 1/4 x 3 3/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 62
    £4,375≈ $5,653≈ €4,962Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  48. Jenny Kapitän, Paris by Helmut Newton, 1978, Unique Polaroid print, sold Nov 2018
    Jenny Kapitän, Paris, 1978
    Photograph
    Image: 9.4 x 7.2 cm (3 3/4 x 2 7/8 in.) Sheet: 10.7 x 8.5 cm (4 1/4 x 3 3/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 61
    £4,375≈ $5,653≈ €4,962Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  49. Gunilla Bergström, Spiegel by Helmut Newton, 1976, Unique Polaroid print, sold Nov 2018
    Gunilla Bergström, Spiegel, 1976
    Photograph
    Image: 9.4 x 7.2 cm (3 3/4 x 2 7/8 in.) Sheet: 10.7 x 8.5 cm (4 1/4 x 3 3/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 60
    £6,250≈ $8,076≈ €7,088Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  50. George, Paris by Helmut Newton, late 1970s, Unique Polaroid print, sold Nov 2018
    George, Paris, late 1970s
    Photograph
    Image: 9.4 x 7.2 cm (3 3/4 x 2 7/8 in.) Sheet: 10.7 x 8.5 cm (4 1/4 x 3 3/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 59
    £4,375≈ $5,653≈ €4,962Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗

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