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Herb Ritts Photographs: Auction Prices

American · 1952–2002

ArtSell has recorded 111 auction results for Herb Ritts photographs between 2009 and 2026, of which 96 sold (86% sell-through). Prices realised range from $130 to $248,560, with a median of $6,421 across 96 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). A further 1 lot offered at auction whose result the house did not publish is listed but not counted. The highest recorded price is $248,560 for “Versace Dress, Back View, El Mirage” at Phillips in 2015.

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  1. Herb Ritts, Three Male Torsos (from the Year of Tibet Portfolio II), platinum palladium print
    Three Male Torsos (from the Year of Tibet Portfolio II)
    Photograph
    10⅜ h x 9¾ w in (26 x 25 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 253
    $2,560≈ £1,912≈ €2,231Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  2. Herb Ritts, 'Karen', 1989, Gelatin silver print; the photographer's copyright blindstamp in the margin
    'Karen', 1989
    Photograph · ed. 9/25
    17 7/8 x 15 1/4 in. (45.4 x 38.7 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 96
    $2,304≈ £1,721≈ €2,020Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
  3. Herb Ritts, Paul, Torso, 1990, Toned gelatin silver print
    Paul, Torso, 1990
    Photograph
    18 5/8 x 14 3/4 in. (47.3 x 37.5 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 50
    $3,840≈ £2,869≈ €3,367Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Bonhams ↗
  4. Herb Ritts, Male Nude, Horizontal, Los Angeles, gelatin silver print
    Male Nude, Horizontal, Los Angeles
    Photograph
    9⅞ h x 12¼ w in (25 x 31 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 101
    $3,328≈ £2,516≈ €2,904Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  5. Herb Ritts, Richard Gere, San Bernadino, gelatin silver print
    Richard Gere, San Bernadino
    Photograph
    17 h x 13 w in (43 x 33 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 102
    $7,680≈ £5,805≈ €6,701Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  6. Herb Ritts, Male Nude with Bubble, Los Angeles, gelatin silver print
    Male Nude with Bubble, Los Angeles
    Photograph
    18 h x 14¾ w in (46 x 37 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 103
    $5,120≈ £3,870≈ €4,467Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  7. Herb Ritts, Fred with Tires, 1984, Gelatin silver print; the photographer's credit stamp on the reverse
    Fred with Tires, 1984
    Photograph
    13 1/4 x 10 1/2 in. (33.7 x 26.7 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 43
    $20,480≈ £15,257≈ €17,527Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Bonhams ↗
  8. Herb Ritts, '"Three Male Torsos"', 1986, Gelatin silver print; the photographer's copyright blindstamp in the margin
    '"Three Male Torsos"', 1986
    Photograph · ed. 13/25
    16 1/4 x 15 1/4 in. (41.3 x 38.7 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 42
    $5,632≈ £4,196≈ €4,820Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Bonhams ↗
  9. Herb Ritts, Tatjana with Black Sand, Hawaii, 1987, gelatin silver print, mounted
    Tatjana with Black Sand, Hawaii, 1987
    Photograph · ed. 3/3
    image 25.8 x 32.2 cm (10 1/8 x 12 5/8 in.) sheet 27.8 x 35.4 cm (10 7/8 x 13 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 168
    £2,838≈ $3,779≈ €3,256Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  10. Herb Ritts, '"William S. Burroughs", Kansas', 1990, Gelatin silver print; the photographer's copyright blindstamp in the margin
    '"William S. Burroughs", Kansas', 1990
    Photograph · ed. 7/25
    16 7/8 x 15 1/8 in. (42.9 x 38.4 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 22
    $896≈ £665≈ €759Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–1,800View at Bonhams ↗
  11. Herb Ritts, Tony and Mimi III, 1987, vintage gelatin silver print
    Tony and Mimi III, 1987
    Photograph
    11¾ h x 10¼ w in (30 x 26 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 153
    $635≈ £475≈ €541Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  12. Herb Ritts, '"Clint Eastwood", Los Angeles', 1989, Gelatin silver print; the photographer's copyright blindstamp in the margin
    '"Clint Eastwood", Los Angeles', 1989
    Photograph
    18 5/8 x 12 1/4 in. (47.3 x 31.1 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 223
    $8,320≈ £6,358≈ €7,222Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Bonhams ↗
  13. Herb Ritts, '"Willem Dafoe", Mississippi', 1988, Gelatin silver print; the photographer's copyright blindstamp in the margin
    '"Willem Dafoe", Mississippi', 1988
    Photograph
    18 1/4 x 15 1/8 in (46.4 x 38.4 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 222
    $2,048≈ £1,565≈ €1,778Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Bonhams ↗
  14. Herb Ritts, '"Loriki with Spear", Africa', 1993, Gelatin silver print; the photographer's copyright blindstamp in the margin
    '"Loriki with Spear", Africa', 1993
    Photograph
    16 5/8 x 15 1/8 in. (42.2 x 38.4 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 211
    $8,320≈ £6,358≈ €7,222Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–10,000View at Bonhams ↗
  15. Herb Ritts, Francesco Clemente, 1994, gelatin silver print
    Francesco Clemente, 1994
    Photograph
    22⅜ h x 17⅞ w in (57 x 45 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 282
    $1,207≈ £924≈ €1,050Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  16. Herb Ritts, Three Male Torsos (from The Year of Tibet Portfolio II), platinum print
    Three Male Torsos (from The Year of Tibet Portfolio II)
    Photograph
    10½ h x 8¾ w in (27 x 22 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 128
    $5,080≈ £3,860≈ €4,455Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  17. Herb Ritts, Mel Gibson, Hollywood, 1985, Gelatin silver print
    Mel Gibson, Hollywood, 1985
    Photograph
    43.4 x 36.5 cm (50.2 x 40.2 cm)
    Lempertz · · Lot 776
    €1,890≈ $2,143≈ £1,590Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,500–2,000View at Lempertz ↗
  18. Herb Ritts, Naomi Seated, Hollywood, 1991, artist made gelatin silver print, mounted
    Naomi Seated, Hollywood, 1991
    Photograph
    image/sheet 127 x 101.6 cm (50 x 40 in.) frame 129.1 x 103.1 cm (50 7/8 x 40 5/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 75
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £50,000–70,000View at Phillips ↗
  19. Herb Ritts, '"Tony and Brian" in Sand, Paradise Cove', 1986, Gelatin silver print; the Herb Ritts Foundation stamp
    '"Tony and Brian" in Sand, Paradise Cove', 1986
    Photograph · ed. 9/25
    18 1/2 x 15 1/8 in. (47 x 38.4 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 130
    $2,176≈ £1,650≈ €1,961Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Bonhams ↗
  20. Herb Ritts, '"Jump", Paradise Cove', 1987, Gelatin silver print; the photographer' copyright blindstamp in the margin
    '"Jump", Paradise Cove', 1987
    Photograph · ed. 15/25
    18 5/8 x 15 1/8 in. (47.3 x 38.4 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 129
    $5,120≈ £3,883≈ €4,614Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Bonhams ↗
  21. Herb Ritts, '"Curved Torso," Hollywood', 1989, Gelatin silver print; the photographer's copyright blindstamp in the margin
    '"Curved Torso," Hollywood', 1989
    Photograph · ed. 9/25
    15 5/8 x 15 1/8 in. (39.7 x 38.4 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 128
    $2,560≈ £1,942≈ €2,307Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–3,500View at Bonhams ↗
  22. Herb Ritts, Cindy Crawford 3, Costa Careyes, 1998, Gelatin silver print, printed circa 1998
    Cindy Crawford 3, Costa Careyes, 1998
    Photograph · ed. 3/9
    12 1/4 x 10 in. (31.1 x 25.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 97
    $10,160≈ £7,849≈ €9,405Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–8,000View at Phillips ↗
  23. Herb Ritts, Christy in White 3, Los Angeles, 1988, Gelatin silver print, printed circa 1988
    Christy in White 3, Los Angeles, 1988
    Photograph · ed. 5/6
    12 7/8 x 9 7/8 in. (32.7 x 25.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 96
    $6,096≈ £4,709≈ €5,643Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–8,000View at Phillips ↗
  24. Herb Ritts, Cindy Crawford - Profile, Los Angeles (A), 1989, Gelatin silver print, printed circa 1989
    Cindy Crawford - Profile, Los Angeles (A), 1989
    Photograph · ed. 2/2
    11 3/4 x 10 1/4 in. (29.8 x 26 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 95
    $5,715≈ £4,415≈ €5,290Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  25. Herb Ritts, Three Male Torsos, 1986, platinum palladium print
    Three Male Torsos, 1986
    Photograph
    10⅜ h x 9¾ w in (26 x 25 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 177
    $2,540≈ £1,992≈ €2,406Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  26. Herb Ritts, Madonna, New York City, 1986, Gelatin silver print
    Madonna, New York City, 1986
    Photograph · ed. 25/25
    33.5 x 23 cm (13 1/4 x 9 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 25
    HK$57,150≈ $7,350≈ £5,775≈ €7,006Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. HK$32,000–42,000View at Phillips ↗
  27. Herb Ritts, Male Nude with Bubble, gelatin silver print
    Male Nude with Bubble
    Photograph
    18⅜ h x 15¼ w in (47 x 39 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 116
    $2,268≈ £1,747≈ €2,096Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  28. Herb Ritts, Two Male Nudes, Photograph
    Two Male Nudes
    Photograph
    14 x 11 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 495
    $130≈ £100≈ €118HammerSign up free to seeEst. $200–300View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  29. Herb Ritts, Male Nude with Bubble, Tampon de copyright/crédit du photographe dans la marge, signé, titré, daté et édité '5/25' au crayon au verso
    Male Nude with Bubble
    Photograph
    Image: 47 x 38.7 cm (18 ½ x 15 ¼ in)
    Bonhams · · Lot 108
    €4,864≈ $5,211≈ £4,108Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
  30. Herb Ritts, "Headless Male Nude" - Front View, Tampon de copyright/crédit du photographe dans la marge, titré, daté et édité '8/25' au crayon au verso
    "Headless Male Nude" - Front View
    Photograph
    Image: 48.9 x 39.1 cm (19 ¼ x 15 3/8 in)
    Bonhams · · Lot 107
    €6,144≈ $6,583≈ £5,189Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €6,000–9,000View at Bonhams ↗
  31. Herb Ritts, Fred - "Back View", Tampon de copyright/crédit du photographe dans la marge, titré, daté et édité '3/25' au crayon au verso
    Fred - "Back View"
    Photograph
    Image: 48.2 x 27.6 cm (19 x 10 7/8 in)
    Bonhams · · Lot 105
    €5,120≈ $5,486≈ £4,324Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
  32. Herb Ritts, Djimon with Octopus, Hollywood, Gelatin silver print
    Djimon with Octopus, Hollywood
    Photograph · ed. 10/25
    Image: 50 x 40.5 cm (19.7 x 15.7 in)
    Bonhams · · Lot 65
    €7,040≈ $7,543≈ £5,946Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €4,000–6,000View at Bonhams ↗
  33. Herb Ritts, Maasai Woman and Child, Africa, 1993, Gelatin silver print, mounted
    Maasai Woman and Child, Africa, 1993
    Photograph · ed. 7/12
    Image: 132.5 x 106 cm (52 1/8 x 41 3/4 in.) Frame: 153.5 x 125 cm (60 3/8 x 49 1/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 110
    £6,985≈ $8,841≈ €8,136Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  34. Herb Ritts, Consuelo, Paradise Cove, 1984, Gelatin silver print
    Consuelo, Paradise Cove, 1984
    Photograph · ed. 18/25
    47.4 x 38.5 cm (18 5/8 x 15 1/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 46
    £3,048≈ $3,858≈ €3,550Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  35. Herb Ritts, Female Torso Detail, Hollywood, 1989, Gelatin silver print
    Female Torso Detail, Hollywood, 1989
    Photograph · ed. 16/25
    48.5 x 38.4 cm (19 1/8 x 15 1/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 45
    £5,080≈ $6,430≈ €5,917Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  36. Herb Ritts, Greg Louganis, 1985, gelatin silver print
    Greg Louganis, 1985
    Photograph
    18⅛ h x 15¼ w in (46 x 39 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 191
    $1,806≈ £1,429≈ €1,661Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  37. Herb Ritts, Waterfall Torso, 1988, gelatin silver print
    Waterfall Torso, 1988
    Photograph · ed. 9/25
    50.2 x 40.4 cm (19 3/4 x 15 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 106
    £3,048≈ $3,821≈ €3,506Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  38. Herb Ritts, Neith with Shadows, Rear View, Pound Ridge, New York, 1985, Toned gelatin silver print
    Neith with Shadows, Rear View, Pound Ridge, New York, 1985
    Photograph · ed. 5/25
    38.3 x 46.7 cm (15 1/8 x 18 3/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 72
    £10,160≈ $12,746≈ €11,635Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  39. Duo III, 1990
    Photograph · Paper · ed. 8/25
    sheet 22-1/4 x 18 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 30
    $1,900≈ £1,565≈ €1,794HammerSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–4,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  40. Herb Ritts, Rachel Holding Sphere, Hollywood, 1989, Gelatin silver print
    Rachel Holding Sphere, Hollywood, 1989
    Photograph
    47.6 x 31.1 cm (49.8 x 39.9 cm)
    Lempertz · · Lot 714
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €3,000–4,000View at Lempertz ↗
  41. Herb Ritts, Female Torso Detail, Hollywood, 1989, Gelatin silver print
    Female Torso Detail, Hollywood, 1989
    Photograph · ed. 16/25
    48.5 x 38.4 cm (19 1/8 x 15 1/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 159
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £6,000–8,000View at Phillips ↗
  42. Herb Ritts, Cindy Crawford - Blonde, Malibu, 1993, Gelatin silver print, mounted
    Cindy Crawford - Blonde, Malibu, 1993
    Photograph · ed. 2/25
    47.4 x 37.6 cm (18 5/8 x 14 3/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 144
    £10,795≈ $13,435≈ €12,431Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  43. Herb Ritts, Floating Torso, St. Barthelemy, 1987, Gelatin silver print
    Floating Torso, St. Barthelemy, 1987
    Photograph
    35.4 x 27.7 cm (13 7/8 x 10 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 142
    £12,700≈ $15,806≈ €14,625Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  44. Herb Ritts, “NEITH WITH SHADOWS” FRONT VIEW, Gelatina e prata sobre papel
    “NEITH WITH SHADOWS” FRONT VIEW
    Photograph · Paper
    55 x 40 CM
    Bolsa de Arte · · Lot 52
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. R$40,000–60,000View at Bolsa de Arte ↗
  45. Herb Ritts, Correya, Africa, 1993, Gelatin silver print
    Correya, Africa, 1993
    Photograph · ed. 15/25
    45.4 x 38.5 cm (17 7/8 x 15 1/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 87
    £5,040≈ $5,996≈ €5,836Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  46. Herb Ritts, Naomi Seated, Hollywood, 1991, Gelatin silver print
    Naomi Seated, Hollywood, 1991
    Photograph
    22 1/4 x 16 7/8 in. (56.5 x 42.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 218
    $2,520≈ £2,281≈ €2,596Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  47. Herb Ritts, Male Torso with Veil (Full Length), Silverlake, 1985, Gelatin silver print, copyright credit dry stamp in the margin; signed
    Male Torso with Veil (Full Length), Silverlake, 1985
    Photograph
    18 3/4 x 15 1/8 in. (47.6 x 38.4 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 25
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $5,000–7,000View at Bonhams ↗
  48. Herb Ritts, Waterfall II, Hollywood, 1988, Platinum print, copyright credit dry stamp in the margin; signed
    Waterfall II, Hollywood, 1988
    Photograph
    18 x 15 in. (45.8 x 38.2 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 24
    $9,563≈ £7,656≈ €8,969Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–9,000View at Bonhams ↗
  49. Herb Ritts, Brigitte Nielsen, Malibu, 1987, Toned gelatin silver print
    Brigitte Nielsen, Malibu, 1987
    Photograph · ed. 17/25
    38.5 x 48.4 cm (15 1/8 x 19 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 65
    £6,300≈ $7,871≈ €7,386Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  50. Herb Ritts, Maasai Woman and Child, Africa, 1993, Gelatin silver print, mounted
    Maasai Woman and Child, Africa, 1993
    Photograph · ed. 7/12
    Image: 132.5 x 106 cm (52 1/8 x 41 3/4 in.) Frame: 153.5 x 125 cm (60 3/8 x 49 1/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 57
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £6,000–8,000View at Phillips ↗

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