Herb Ritts Photographs: Value & Auction Prices

1952–2002

Of the 113 lots by Herb Ritts (photographs) recorded at auction between 2009 and 2026, 98 found a buyer (87%). Across 98 sales with a published price, the typical result was $3.8kSign up free to see to $10.9kSign up free to see (median $6.4kSign up free to see). The highest recorded price is $249kSign up free to see for Versace Dress, Back View, El Mirage at Phillips in May 2015. Most results come from Phillips (61), Bonhams (18) and Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (13).

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1. 
   Brigitte Nielsen, Malibu, 1987

   Photograph · ed. 17/25

   38.5 x 48.4 cm (15 1/8 x 19 in.)

   Phillips · May 25, 2022 · Lot 65
   £6,300≈ $7,871≈ €7,386Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
2. 
   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 · May 25, 2022 · Lot 57
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £6,000–8,000View at Phillips ↗
3. 
   Cameron, Los Angeles, 1989

   Photograph · Paper

   49cm high x 39cm wide (19.25in x 15.25in)

   Lyon & Turnbull · Apr 29, 2022 · Lot 168
   £3,000≈ $3,768≈ €3,575Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £2,000–3,000View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
4. 
   Toni and Mimi I, Los Angeles, 1987

   Photograph · ed. 7/25

   12 x 10 1/4 in. (30.5 x 26 cm)

   Phillips · Oct 7, 2021 · Lot 213
   $4,788≈ £3,521≈ €4,141Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
5. 
   Richard Gere and Cindy Crawford, Malibu, 1992

   Photograph · ed. 5/25

   26 x 31.9 cm (10 1/4 x 12 1/2 in.)

   Phillips · May 20, 2021 · Lot 79
   £5,670≈ $8,008≈ €6,563Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
6. 
   Nicole Kidman, Culver City, 1999

   Photograph · ed. 9/25

   46.5 x 35.7 cm (18 1/4 x 14 in.)

   Phillips · May 20, 2021 · Lot 78
   £6,300≈ $8,898≈ €7,292Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
7. 
   Mask, Hollywood, 1989

   Photograph · ed. 17/25

   18 1/2 x 14 3/4 in. (47 x 37.5 cm)

   Phillips · Apr 8, 2021 · Lot 193
   $6,300≈ £4,579≈ €5,306Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–8,000View at Phillips ↗
8. 
   Versace, Veiled Dress, El Mirage, 1990

   Photograph · ed. 19/25

   21 7/8 x 17 1/2 in. (55.6 x 44.5 cm)

   Phillips · Oct 14, 2020 · Lot 52
   $60,000≈ £46,157≈ €51,064Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $40,000–60,000View at Phillips ↗
9. 
   Back Flip, Paradise Cove, 1987

   Photograph · Board · ed. 1/25

   19 x 15.25 in

   Concept Art Gallery · Oct 10, 2020 · Lot 362
   Result not publishedEst. $20,000–25,000View at Concept Art Gallery ↗
10. 
    Female torso detail, Hollywood, 1989

    Photograph · ed. 16/25

    48.7 x 38.6 cm (19 1/8 x 15 1/4 in.)

    Phillips · Sep 25, 2020 · Lot 89
    £8,750≈ $11,145≈ €9,580Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
11. 
    Cindy Crawford, Costa Careyes, 1998

    Photograph · ed. 14/25

    35.4 x 47.6 cm (13 7/8 x 18 3/4 in.)

    Phillips · Sep 25, 2020 · Lot 43
    £23,750≈ $30,250≈ €26,002Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
12. 
    Stephanie, Cindy, Christy, Tatjana, Naomi, Hollywood, 1989

    Photograph · Board · ed. 25/25

    Image: 47 x 50.5 cm (18 1/2 x 19 7/8 in.) Mount: 55 x 64.8 cm (21 5/8 x 25 1/2 in.)

    Phillips · Sep 25, 2020 · Lot 5
    £100,000≈ $127,370≈ €109,481Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £70,000–90,000View at Phillips ↗
13. 
    Mark Findlay 1, Los Angeles, 1990

    Photograph

    14 h x 11 w in (36 x 28 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Jul 29, 2020 · Lot 175
    $3,750≈ £2,891≈ €3,198Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
14. 
    Male Nude with Tumbleweed, Paradise Cove, 1986

    Photograph

    30,9 × 25,8 cm

    Grisebach · Jul 9, 2020 · Lot 2033
    €5,000≈ $5,671≈ £4,483Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €2,500–3,500View at Grisebach ↗
15. 
    Three Male Torsos, 1986

    Photograph · ed. 7/25

    42.5 x 39.7 cm (16 3/4 x 15 5/8 in.)

    Phillips · Oct 25, 2019 · Lot 27
    £5,000≈ $6,413≈ €5,774Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
16. 
    Duo IV, Mexico, 1990

    Photograph

    37,5 × 46,5 cm

    Grisebach · May 29, 2019 · Lot 2193
    €6,250≈ $6,973≈ £5,514Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €5,000–7,000View at Grisebach ↗
17. 
    Maasai Woman and Child, Africa, 1993

    Photograph · ed. 3/12

    Image: 133.2 x 105.2 cm (52 1/2 x 41 3/8 in.) Frame: 164 x 135 cm (64 5/8 x 53 1/8 in.)

    Phillips · May 16, 2019 · Lot 133
    £8,750≈ $11,208≈ €10,004Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £7,000–9,000View at Phillips ↗
18. 
    Cordula, Hollywood, 1989

    Photograph · Paper · ed. 7/25

    50 x 39.5 cm (19 5/8 x 15 1/2 in.)

    Phillips · May 16, 2019 · Lot 103
    £3,750≈ $4,803≈ €4,288Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
19. 
    Floating Torso, St. Barthelemy, 1987

    Photograph · ed. AP

    35.4 x 27.8 cm (13 7/8 x 10 7/8 in.)

    Phillips · May 16, 2019 · Lot 102
    £11,250≈ $14,410≈ €12,863Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £6,000–8,000View at Phillips ↗
20. 
    Tatjana Veiled Head (Tight View), Joshua Tree, 1988

    Photograph · ed. 21/25

    19 x 14 1/2 in. (48.3 x 36.8 cm)

    Phillips · Apr 9, 2018 · Lot 134
    $25,000≈ £17,695≈ €20,319Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–25,000View at Phillips ↗
21. 
    Floating Torso, St. Barthelemy, 1987

    Photograph

    52 x 31 7/8 in. (132.1 x 81 cm) Overall 59 3/4 x 46 7/8 in. (151.8 x 119.1 cm)

    Phillips · Apr 9, 2018 · Lot 128
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $40,000–60,000View at Phillips ↗
22. 
    Cindy Crawford - Blonde Malibu, 1993

    Photograph · ed. 6/25

    18 3/4 x 14 7/8 in. (47.6 x 37.8 cm)

    Phillips · Apr 9, 2018 · Lot 124
    $11,250≈ £7,963≈ €9,143Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
23. 
    Wrestling Torsos, Hollywood, 1987

    Photograph · ed. 22/25

    44 x 38.3 cm (17 3/8 x 15 1/8 in.)

    Phillips · Nov 2, 2017 · Lot 54
    £4,375≈ $5,744≈ €4,933Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
24. 
    Splash, Hollywood, 1989

    Photograph

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · May 21, 2017 · Lot 76
    $6,875≈ £5,280≈ €6,150Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
25. 
    Backflip, Paradise Cove, California, 1987

    Photograph · ed. AP

    Image/Sheet: 129.9 x 106.6 cm (51 1/8 x 41 7/8 in.) Frame: 139.9 x 116.8 cm (55 1/8 x 45 7/8 in.)

    Phillips · May 18, 2017 · Lot 70
    £43,750≈ $57,037≈ €51,251Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
26. 
    Backflip, Paradise Cove, California, 1987

    Photograph · ed. AP

    50 x 40 in. (127 x 101.6 cm)

    Phillips · Apr 4, 2017 · Lot 288
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $40,000–60,000View at Phillips ↗
27. 
    Floating Torso, St. Barthélemy, 1987

    Photograph · ed. 15/25

    22 x 18 3/4 in. (55.9 x 47.6 cm)

    Phillips · Apr 4, 2017 · Lot 285
    $18,750≈ £15,074≈ €17,604Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
28. 
    Rachel with Shark, Hollywood, 1989

    Photograph

    47 × 31 cm

    Grisebach · Nov 30, 2016 · Lot 2185
    €4,375≈ $4,653≈ £3,730Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €3,500–5,500View at Grisebach ↗
29. 
    Wrestling Torsos, Hollywood, 1987

    Photograph

    43,5 × 38,3 cm

    Grisebach · Nov 30, 2016 · Lot 2186
    €6,250≈ $6,647≈ £5,328Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €3,000–4,000View at Grisebach ↗
30. 
    Stina & Cordula, Hollywood, 1989

    Photograph

    43,7 × 38,2 cm

    Grisebach · Nov 30, 2016 · Lot 2187
    €8,750≈ $9,306≈ £7,459Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €3,500–5,500View at Grisebach ↗
31. 
    Naomi Seated, Hollywood, 1991

    Photograph · ed. 1/12

    Image/Sheet: 137.2 x 111.8 cm (54 x 44 in.) Frame: 144.5 x 119.3 cm (56 7/8 x 46 7/8 in.)

    Phillips · Nov 3, 2016 · Lot 85
    £47,500≈ $59,275≈ €53,575Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £25,000–35,000View at Phillips ↗
32. 
    Versace, Veiled Dress, El Mirage, 1990

    Photograph · ed. 17/25

    21 7/8 x 17 3/8 in. (55.6 x 44.1 cm)

    Phillips · Oct 5, 2016 · Lot 170
    $37,500≈ £29,488≈ €33,449Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
33. 
    Man Holding Shell, Australia, 1986

    Photograph · ed. 17/25

    18 x 14 7/8 in. (45.7 x 37.8 cm)

    Phillips · Oct 5, 2016 · Lot 168
    $6,250≈ £4,915≈ €5,575Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–9,000View at Phillips ↗
34. 
    Versace Dress, Back View, El Mirage, 1990

    Photograph · ed. 6/12

    53 7/8 x 42 7/8 in. (137 x 108.9 cm)

    Phillips · Oct 5, 2016 · Lot 18
    $112,500≈ £88,464≈ €100,348Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $100,000–150,000View at Phillips ↗
35. 
    Versace, Veiled Dress, El Mirage, 1990

    Photograph · ed. 8/25

    56.1 x 45 cm (22 1/8 x 17 3/4 in.)

    Phillips · May 19, 2016 · Lot 126
    £27,500≈ $40,205≈ €35,907Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
36. 
    Splash, Hollywood, 1989

    Photograph · ed. 9/25

    46.5 x 37.3 cm (18 1/4 x 14 5/8 in.)

    Phillips · May 19, 2016 · Lot 117
    £5,000≈ $7,310≈ €6,529Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
37. 
    Prince, Minneapolis, 1991

    Photograph · ed. 5/25

    15 7/8 x 19 3/4 in. (40.3 x 50.2 cm)

    Phillips · Oct 8, 2015 · Lot 120
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
38. 
    Waterfall IV, Hollywood, 1988

    Photograph · ed. 8/25

    19 x 15 1/8 in. (48.3 x 38.4 cm)

    Phillips · Oct 8, 2015 · Lot 67
    $16,250≈ £10,636≈ €14,439Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–9,000View at Phillips ↗
39. 
    Jack Nicholson II, London, 1988

    Photograph · ed. AP

    32,5 × 25,8 cm

    Grisebach · Jun 3, 2015 · Lot 2229
    €8,750≈ $9,742≈ £6,366Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €4,000–6,000View at Grisebach ↗
40. 
    Versace Dress, Back View, El Mirage, 1990

    Photograph · ed. 9/12

    134.5 x 107 cm (52 7/8 x 42 1/8 in.); overall 160 x 132 cm (62 7/8 x 51 7/8 in.)

    Phillips · May 21, 2015 · Lot 23
    £158,500≈ $248,560≈ €223,264Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £70,000–90,000View at Phillips ↗
41. 
    Tatjana in Swimsuit, Hollywood, 1989

    Photograph · ed. 13/25

    47.1 x 38 cm (18 1/2 x 14 7/8 in.)

    Phillips · May 21, 2015 · Lot 8
    £4,000≈ $6,273≈ €5,634Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £3,000–4,000View at Phillips ↗
42. 
    Tony with Blackface - Profile, 1986

    Photograph

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Mar 1, 2015 · Lot 178
    $5,000≈ £3,248≈ €4,454Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
43. 
    Splash, Hollywood, 1989

    Photograph · ed. 8/25

    46.8 x 37.3 cm (18 3/8 x 14 5/8 in.)

    Phillips · Nov 18, 2014 · Lot 109
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £3,000–4,000View at Phillips ↗
44. 
    Male Nude (Horizontal Los Angeles), 1987

    Photograph

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Oct 12, 2014 · Lot 333
    $4,375≈ £2,719≈ €3,462Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
45. 
    Tony with Blackface, 1986

    Photograph

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Oct 12, 2014 · Lot 332
    $3,750≈ £2,331≈ €2,967Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
46. 
    Carrie in Sand (Detail), Paradise Cove, 1988

    Photograph · ed. 9/25

    22 1/4 x 19 in. (56.5 x 48.3 cm)

    Phillips · Oct 1, 2014 · Lot 139
    $16,250≈ £10,034≈ €12,894Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
47. 
    Man with chain, Los Angeles, 1985

    Photograph · ed. 25/25

    18 1/2 x 15 in. (47 x 38.1 cm)

    Phillips · Oct 1, 2014 · Lot 121
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $6,000–8,000View at Phillips ↗
48. 
    Male Nude with Tumbleweed, Paradise Cove, 1986

    Photograph

    30.2 x 25.1 cm. (11 7/8 x 9 7/8 in.)

    Phillips · May 8, 2014 · Lot 11
    £4,375≈ $7,415≈ €5,314Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £2,500–3,500View at Phillips ↗
49. 
    Fred, back view with chain, Hollywood from The Body Shop, 1984

    Photograph · ed. 16/25

    47.9 x 38.2 cm (18 7/8 x 15 in)

    Phillips · Nov 7, 2013 · Lot 10
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
50. 
    Duo I, Mexico, 1990

    Photograph · ed. 17/25

    37.7 x 45.9 cm (14 7/8 x 18 1/8 in)

    Phillips · Nov 7, 2013 · Lot 8
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗

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