Helmut Newton Photographs: Value & Auction Prices

1920–2004

ArtSell has recorded 388 auction results for Helmut Newton photographs between 2005 and 2026, and 333 of them sold (86%). The median price realised is $12.9kSign up free to see across 333 priced sales; the middle half sold for $6.4kSign 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)Phillips388auction results2005–2026years recorded86%sold$12.9kSign up free to seemedian price

Helmut Newton photographs: key figures

Auction results
388
Sold rate
86%
Active at auction
2005–2026
Median price
$12.9kSign 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. Berlin Nude by Helmut Newton, 1977, Gelatin silver print, sold Apr 2014
    Berlin Nude, 1977
    Photograph
    8 1/8 x 12 1/4 in. (20.6 x 31.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 170
    $10,000≈ £6,013≈ €7,252Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  2. Winnie at the Negresco, Nice by Helmut Newton, 1975, Gelatin silver print, printed later, sold Apr 2014
    Winnie at the Negresco, Nice, 1975
    Photograph
    17 1/4 x 11 5/8 in. (43.8 x 29.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 169
    $10,000≈ £6,013≈ €7,252Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  3. Woman Examining Man, U.S. Vogue, Saint-Tropez by Helmut Newton, 1975, Gelatin silver print from Helmut Newton Photographien , printed 1998, sold Apr 2014
    Woman Examining Man, U.S. Vogue, Saint-Tropez, 1975
    Photograph
    14 1/4 x 9 1/2 in. (36.2 x 24.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 167
    $28,750≈ £17,288≈ €20,848Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  4. View from my window, Rue de L'Abbé-de-l'Éppé, Paris V by Helmut Newton, 1979, Gelatin silver print, printed later, sold Apr 2014
    View from my window, Rue de L'Abbé-de-l'Éppé, Paris V, 1979
    Photograph · ed. 3/3
    38 1/2 x 68 1/4 in. (97.8 x 173.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 60
    $62,500≈ £37,583≈ €45,323Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $50,000–70,000View at Phillips ↗
  5. Henrietta in my backyard, Ramatuelle by Helmut Newton, 1980, Gelatin silver print, printed later, offered Nov 2013
    Henrietta in my backyard, Ramatuelle, 1980
    Photograph · ed. 3/3
    160 x 110.5 cm (63 x 43 1/2 in)
    Phillips · · Lot 45
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £55,000–75,000View at Phillips ↗
  6. Blonde and T.V., Hotel Gallia, Milan by Helmut Newton, 2002, Gelatin silver print, sold Nov 2013
    Blonde and T.V., Hotel Gallia, Milan, 2002
    Photograph · ed. 2/3
    160 x 110.5 cm (63 x 43 1/2 in)
    Phillips · · Lot 44
    £60,000≈ $96,372≈ €72,108Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £55,000–75,000View at Phillips ↗
  7. Greta Scacchi by Helmut Newton, circa 1978, Two Polaroid prints, sold Nov 2013
    Greta Scacchi, circa 1978
    Photograph
    Each 7.3 x 9.5 cm (2 7/8 x 3 3/4 in)
    Phillips · · Lot 39
    £6,250≈ $10,039≈ €7,511Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  8. Sylvia in my studio, Paris by Helmut Newton, 1981, Gelatin silver print from Private Property Suite III , printed 1984, sold Nov 2013
    Sylvia in my studio, Paris, 1981
    Photograph · ed. 22/75
    27.6 x 27.6 cm (10 7/8 x 10 7/8 in)
    Phillips · · Lot 1
    £15,000≈ $24,093≈ €18,027Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £7,000–9,000View at Phillips ↗
  9. Arielle IV, VII and VIII by Helmut Newton, 1982, Three gelatin silver prints from The Arielle Portfolio, offered Oct 2013
    Arielle IV, VII and VIII, 1982
    Photograph · ed. 9/10
    Each 14 3/8 x 9 1/2 in. (36.5 x 24.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 186
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $15,000–25,000View at Phillips ↗
  10. Grand Hôtel de Milan by Helmut Newton, 2002, Gelatin silver print, offered Oct 2013
    Grand Hôtel de Milan, 2002
    Photograph · ed. 2/3
    63 x 47 1/4 in. (160 x 120 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 90
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $80,000–120,000View at Phillips ↗
  11. Helmut Newton Photographien by Helmut Newton, Berlin: Camera Work, 1998. Ten gelatin silver prints, bound in a folio volume, offered Oct 2013
    Helmut Newton Photographien
    Photograph · ed. AP
    Each approximately 14 1/4 x 9 1/2 in. (36.2 x 24.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 87
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $120,000–180,000View at Phillips ↗
  12. Woman into Man, Vogue, Paris by Helmut Newton, 1979, Gelatin silver print from Private Property Suite I , printed 1984, offered Oct 2013
    Woman into Man, Vogue, Paris, 1979
    Photograph · ed. 12/75
    14 1/4 x 9 1/2 in. (36.2 x 24.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 86
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
  13. Andy Warhol, Paris by Helmut Newton, 1975, Gelatin silver print from Private Property Suite III , printed 1984, sold Oct 2013
    Andy Warhol, Paris, 1975
    Photograph · ed. 12/75
    14 1/4 x 10 5/8 in. (36.2 x 27 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 81
    $4,750≈ £2,925≈ €3,505Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  14. Upstairs at Maxim’s, Paris by Helmut Newton, 1978, Gelatin silver print from Private Property Suite II, printed 1984, sold Oct 2013
    Upstairs at Maxim’s, Paris, 1978
    Photograph · ed. 12/75
    14 1/4 x 9 1/2 in. (36.2 x 24.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 80
    $9,375≈ £5,772≈ €6,917Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  15. Nude and Police Dog, St. Tropez by Helmut Newton, 1975, Gelatin silver print, printed later, sold Oct 2013
    Nude and Police Dog, St. Tropez, 1975
    Photograph · ed. 3/3
    63 x 43 1/2 in. (160 x 110.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 22
    $149,000≈ £91,737≈ €109,931Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $150,000–200,000View at Phillips ↗
  16. Parlour games, Munich by Helmut Newton, 1992, Gelatin silver print, printed 2002, sold Oct 2013
    Parlour games, Munich, 1992
    Photograph · ed. 3/3
    63 x 47 1/4 in. (160 x 120 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 18
    $173,000≈ £106,514≈ €127,638Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $150,000–200,000View at Phillips ↗
  17. Sumo by Helmut Newton, Monte Carlo: Taschen, 1999. Oversized photography book with original metal stand designed by Philippe Starck, sold May 2013
    Sumo
    Photograph
    Book: 71.1 x 50.5 x 7.6 cm (28 x 19 7/8 x 3 in); stand: 76.2 x 55.9 x 55.9 cm (30 x 22 x 22 in)
    Phillips · · Lot 122
    £10,000≈ $15,510≈ €11,808Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £2,500–3,500View at Phillips ↗
  18. Arielle IV, Monte-Carlo by Helmut Newton, 1982, Gelatin silver print, printed later, sold May 2013
    Arielle IV, Monte-Carlo, 1982
    Photograph · ed. 8/10
    36.5 x 24.3 cm (14 3/8 x 9 5/8 in)
    Phillips · · Lot 21
    £3,500≈ $5,429≈ €4,133Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  19. Nude in Seaweed St. Tropez by Helmut Newton, 1976, Gelatin silver print from Private Property Suite I , printed 1984, sold May 2013
    Nude in Seaweed St. Tropez, 1976
    Photograph · ed. 6/75
    26.7 x 26.7 cm (10 1/2 x 10 1/2 in)
    Phillips · · Lot 20
    £5,625≈ $8,724≈ €6,642Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  20. Robyn & Nina modeling Thierry Mugler Maillots, Acapulco by Helmut Newton, 1978, Polaroid print, sold Apr 2013
    Robyn & Nina modeling Thierry Mugler Maillots, Acapulco, 1978
    Photograph
    2 3/4 x 3 3/4 in. (7 x 9.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 244
    $12,500≈ £8,267≈ €9,744Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–9,000View at Phillips ↗
  21. Office Love, Paris by Helmut Newton, 1977, Gelatin silver print from Private Property Suite I , printed 1984, sold Apr 2013
    Office Love, Paris, 1977
    Photograph · ed. 6/75
    14 5/8 x 10 3/4 in. (37.1 x 27.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 242
    $35,000≈ £23,148≈ €27,284Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
  22. Two pairs of legs in black stockings, Paris by Helmut Newton, 1979, Gelatin silver print from Private Property Suite III , printed 1984, sold Apr 2013
    Two pairs of legs in black stockings, Paris, 1979
    Photograph · ed. 12/75
    10 1/2 x 10 1/2 in. (26.7 x 26.7 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 240
    $21,250≈ £14,054≈ €16,565Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  23. Shoe, Monte Carlo by Helmut Newton, 1983, Gelatin silver print from Private Property Suite I , printed 1984, sold Apr 2013
    Shoe, Monte Carlo, 1983
    Photograph · ed. 6/75
    14 1/4 x 9 1/2 in. (36.2 x 24.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 239
    $30,000≈ £19,841≈ €23,386Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  24. Woman Observing Man, Saint-Tropez by Helmut Newton, 1975, Gelatin silver print, printed 1980s, sold Apr 2013
    Woman Observing Man, Saint-Tropez, 1975
    Photograph · ed. 3/10
    23 x 15 3/8 in. (58.4 x 39.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 238
    $74,500≈ £49,272≈ €58,076Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $50,000–70,000View at Phillips ↗
  25. Untitled by Helmut Newton, n.d., Polaroid print, sold Apr 2013
    Untitled, n.d.
    Photograph
    3 3/4 x 2 7/8 in. (9.5 x 7.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 105
    $12,500≈ £8,245≈ €9,735Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  26. Sumo by Helmut Newton, 1999, Monte Carlo: Taschen, 1999. 400 duotone reproductions of photographs selected and edited by June Newton. First edition, sold Jan 2013
    Sumo, 1999
    Photograph
    27 1/2 x 19 3/4in; stand 20 x 21 1/2 x 21 1/2in
    Bonhams · · Lot 7120
    $2,750≈ £1,713≈ €2,061Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
  27. 2 Playmates with Lemon Tree, Los Angeles by Helmut Newton, 1986, Silbergelatineabzug, sold Nov 2012
    2 Playmates with Lemon Tree, Los Angeles, 1986
    Photograph
    48,7 × 48 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 2149
    €21,960≈ $28,309≈ £17,718Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €10,000–15,000View at Grisebach ↗
  28. Fotographie originali by Helmut Newton, 1969, Sheet of photographs, sold Dec 2011
    Fotographie originali, 1969
    Photograph · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 444
    $2,500≈ £1,600≈ €1,868Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  29. SUMO by Helmut Newton, 1999, Large photography book with stand Designed by Philippe Starck, sold Jun 2011
    SUMO, 1999
    Photograph
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 73
    $9,375≈ £5,872≈ €6,593Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  30. NUDE, PARIS by Helmut Newton, Gelatin silver print, sold May 2011
    NUDE, PARIS
    Photograph
    44 x 30 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 165
    €4,356≈ $6,266≈ £3,799Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €4,000–View at Lempertz ↗
  31. LISA LYON AT HOME, VENICE, CALIFORNIA by Helmut Newton, Gelatin silver print, sold Dec 2010
    LISA LYON AT HOME, VENICE, CALIFORNIA
    Photograph · ed. 3/10
    58.5 x 39 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 860
    €7,440≈ $9,855≈ £6,309Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €6,000–8,000View at Lempertz ↗
  32. CYBERWOMAN VI by Helmut Newton, Gelatin silver print, sold Dec 2010
    CYBERWOMAN VI
    Photograph · ed. 211/500
    33.1 x 25.4 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 859
    €1,680≈ $2,225≈ £1,425Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,000–1,200View at Lempertz ↗
  33. JUNGE BERLINERIN IM TIERGARTEN by Helmut Newton, Gelatin silver print, sold Dec 2010
    JUNGE BERLINERIN IM TIERGARTEN
    Photograph · ed. 1/10
    57 x 37.9 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 858
    €3,480≈ $4,610≈ £2,951Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €2,500–3,500View at Lempertz ↗
  34. Hollywood Hills by Helmut Newton, 1986, Silbergelatineabzug, sold Nov 2010
    Hollywood Hills, 1986
    Photograph
    42,4 × 55,8 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 1370
    €12,200≈ $16,252≈ £10,327Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €6,000–8,000View at Grisebach ↗
  35. 2 Playmates with Lemon Tree“, Los Angeles by Helmut Newton, 1986, Silbergelatineabzug, sold Nov 2010
    2 Playmates with Lemon Tree“, Los Angeles, 1986
    Photograph
    48,7 × 48 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 1371
    €15,860≈ $21,127≈ £13,425Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €7,000–9,000View at Grisebach ↗
  36. Berlin Nude by Helmut Newton, 1977, Silbergelatineabzug, sold Jun 2009
    Berlin Nude, 1977
    Photograph
    20,8 × 31,3 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 1377
    €7,735≈ $10,902≈ £6,721Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €6,000–8,000View at Grisebach ↗
  37. LAURENCE, STEELE PUBLICITY, MILAN by Helmut Newton, Polaroid (Unikat), sold Jun 2008
    LAURENCE, STEELE PUBLICITY, MILAN
    Photograph
    9,5 x 7,3 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 180
    €4,080≈ $6,327≈ £3,227Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €4,000–6,000View at Lempertz ↗
  38. Trader and slave by Helmut Newton, 1990, Silbergelatineabzug, sold May 2008
    Trader and slave, 1990
    Photograph
    59 × 50,5 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 1556
    €8,330≈ $12,954≈ £6,552Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €7,000–9,000View at Grisebach ↗
  39. Ohne Titel (Kalifornien).. 1980er Jahre by Helmut Newton, Silbergelatineabzug, PE-Papier, sold Nov 2007
    Ohne Titel (Kalifornien).. 1980er Jahre
    Photograph
    39,7 × 29,6 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 1344
    €7,140≈ $10,523≈ £5,103Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €5,000–7,000View at Grisebach ↗
  40. Portrait of Ernesto Esposito and Frederica Della Volpe by Helmut Newton, 1988, Silbergelatineabzug, sold Nov 2007
    Portrait of Ernesto Esposito and Frederica Della Volpe, 1988
    Photograph
    56 × 38,7 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 1784
    €11,900≈ $17,538≈ £8,505Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €6,000–8,000View at Grisebach ↗
  41. Madonna by Helmut Newton, 1980, Colour photograph, sold Mar 2006
    Madonna, 1980
    Photograph
    26,2 : 21 cm (10,3 : 8,2 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 1489
    €1,904≈ $2,305≈ £1,326Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €2,000–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
  42. Leonardo di Caprio and Tatjana Patitz by Helmut Newton, 1990, Black and white photograph, sold Mar 2006
    Leonardo di Caprio and Tatjana Patitz, 1990
    Photograph
    30,3 : 22,1 cm (11,9 : 8,7 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 1490
    €1,904≈ $2,305≈ £1,326Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,500–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
  43. Charlotte Rampling by Helmut Newton, 1977, Photograph in black & white, sold Mar 2005
    Charlotte Rampling, 1977
    Photograph
    29,5 : 20 cm (11,6 : 7,8 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 674
    €1,521≈ $2,020≈ £1,055Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,000–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗

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