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Ida Kar

British · 1908–1974 · Photographer

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3auction results2024–2026years recorded100%sold (3)$530Sign up free to seemedian price

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  1. Ida Kar, PORTRAIT OF CRAIGIE AITCHISON, 1957, 1957, vintage gelatin silver printPORTRAIT OF CRAIGIE AITCHISON, 1957Lyon & Turnbull · £630≈ $819≈ €752Sign up to see
  2. Ida Kar, Marie Laurencin, 1954, bromide printMarie LaurencinSworders · £400≈ $530≈ €461Sign up to see
  3. Ida Kar, AFRICAN DANCER, LONDON, 1957, 1957, vintage gelatin silver printAFRICAN DANCER, LONDON, 1957Lyon & Turnbull · £328≈ $426≈ €391Sign up to see

Ida Kar’s highest prices recorded at auction, ranked in US dollars at each sale-date exchange rate and shown in the currency of the sale (with the buyer’s premium where the house publishes it).

ArtSell has recorded 3 auction results for Ida Kar between 2024 and 2026, of which 3 sold (100%). Recorded sale prices range from $426Sign up free to see to $819Sign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $819Sign up free to see for PORTRAIT OF CRAIGIE AITCHISON, 1957 at Lyon & Turnbull in October 2024. The most common medium is photographs (2 lots). Most results come from Lyon & Turnbull (2) and Sworders (1).

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  1. Ida Kar, Marie Laurencin, 1954, bromide print
    Marie Laurencin, 1954
    Print (other)
    24 x 19.5cm; framed 41.5 x 34cm
    Sworders · · Lot 219
    £400≈ $530≈ €461HammerSign up free to seeEst. £200–300View at Sworders ↗
  2. Ida Kar, AFRICAN DANCER, LONDON, 1957, 1957, vintage gelatin silver print
    AFRICAN DANCER, LONDON, 1957, 1957
    Photograph
    18.6cm x 29.1cm (7 3/8in x 11 ½in), unframed
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 34
    £328≈ $426≈ €391Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £300–500View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
  3. Ida Kar, PORTRAIT OF CRAIGIE AITCHISON, 1957, 1957, vintage gelatin silver print
    PORTRAIT OF CRAIGIE AITCHISON, 1957, 1957
    Photograph
    18cm x 19.3cm (7 1/8in x 7½ in), unframed
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 35
    £630≈ $819≈ €752Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £300–500View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗

Ida Kar: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Ida Kar at auction?

$819Sign up free to see, for PORTRAIT OF CRAIGIE AITCHISON, 1957 at Lyon & Turnbull (October 2024) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Ida Kar?

The median sale price is $530Sign up free to see across 3 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Ida Kar have sold at auction?

3 of 3 recorded lots sold between 2024 and 2026.

Which auction houses sell Ida Kar?

Lyon & Turnbull and Sworders account for the most recorded results. Lyon & Turnbull · Sworders

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