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Imogen Cunningham Photographs: Auction Prices

American · 1883–1976

ArtSell has recorded 75 auction results for Imogen Cunningham photographs between 2009 and 2026, of which 59 sold (79% sell-through). Prices realised range from $445 to $350,000, with a median of $4,515 across 59 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). A further 4 lots offered at auction whose result the house did not publish are listed but not counted. The highest recorded price is $350,000 for “Calla” at Phillips in 2019.

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  1. Imogen Cunningham, Flax, c. 1926, Gelatin silver print; with annotation 'print one reversed' in ink on the reverse; accompanied by a letter of authenticity issued by The Imogen Cunningham Trust
    Flax, c. 1926
    Photograph
    12 3/4 x 7 3/4 in. (32.4 x 19.7 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 137
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $5,000–7,000View at Bonhams ↗
  2. Imogen Cunningham, The Unmade Bed, 1957, Gelatin silver print
    The Unmade Bed, 1957
    Photograph
    10 3/8 x 13 3/8 in. (26.4 x 34 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 71
    $8,320≈ £6,216≈ €7,295Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Bonhams ↗
  3. Imogen Cunningham, Hen and Chickens, 1929, Gelatin silver print
    Hen and Chickens, 1929
    Photograph
    7 1/2 x 9 3/8 in. (19.1 x 23.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 266
    $4,515≈ £3,358≈ €3,855Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  4. Imogen Cunningham, Sunbath (Alta Hoover on the beach), 1920s, Gelatin silver print
    Sunbath (Alta Hoover on the beach), 1920s
    Photograph
    5 3/8 x 5 3/8 in. (13.7 x 13.7 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 20
    $19,350≈ £14,392≈ €16,523Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  5. Imogen Cunningham, The Unmade Bed, 1957, Gelatin silver print
    The Unmade Bed, 1957
    Photograph
    10 3/8 x 13 3/8 in. (26.4 x 34 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 8
    $6,400≈ £4,768≈ €5,477Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Bonhams ↗
  6. Imogen Cunningham, Frida Kahlo, 1931, Gelatin silver print
    Frida Kahlo, 1931
    Photograph
    19 3/8 x 15 1/2 in. (49.2 x 39.4 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 241
    $8,320≈ £6,198≈ €7,120Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
  7. Imogen Cunningham, Magnolia Bud, 1920s, Gelatin silver print
    Magnolia Bud, 1920s
    Photograph
    9 7/8 x 7 5/8 in. (25.2 x 19.3 cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 248
    $1,088≈ £811≈ €929Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–800View at Bonhams ↗
  8. Imogen Cunningham, Agave Design 2, gelatin silver print
    Agave Design 2
    Photograph
    13¼ h x 10¼ w in (34 x 26 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 293
    $1,207≈ £902≈ €1,030Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  9. Imogen Cunningham, Davidia, carbon print
    Davidia
    Photograph
    15¼ h x 12 w in (39 x 30 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 134
    $635≈ £485≈ €551Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  10. Imogen Cunningham, Self-Portrait, carbon print
    Self-Portrait
    Photograph
    8¾ h x 6 w in (22 x 15 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 135
    $445≈ £340≈ €386Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  11. Imogen Cunningham, Datura, c. 1940, Gelatin silver print
    Datura, c. 1940
    Photograph · ed. 21/25
    9 7/8 x 12 3/4 in. (25.1 x 32.4 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 52
    $5,632≈ £4,240≈ €4,869Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Bonhams ↗
  12. Imogen Cunningham, Magnolia Blossom, 1925, Gelatin silver print
    Magnolia Blossom, 1925
    Photograph
    10 5/8 x 13 5/8 in. (27 x 34.6 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 51
    $8,320≈ £6,264≈ €7,192Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Bonhams ↗
  13. Imogen Cunningham, Portraits of (i) Joseph Gans and (ii) Clara Gans, gelatin silver print, [approximate dimensions -
    Portraits of (i) Joseph Gans and (ii) Clara GansAttributed to the artist
    Photograph
    Michaan's Auctions · · Lot 3315
    Result not publishedEst. $80–120View at Michaan's Auctions ↗
  14. Imogen Cunningham, Frida Kahlo, carbon print
    Frida Kahlo
    Photograph
    9½ h x 7 w in (24 x 18 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 307
    $5,715≈ £4,318≈ €4,993Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  15. Imogen Cunningham, Edward Weston with Cats, gelatin silver print
    Edward Weston with Cats
    Photograph
    7⅜ h x 5⅜ w in (19 x 14 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 121
    $826≈ £602≈ €706Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  16. Imogen Cunningham, Double Portrait of Jonathan Elkus, 1952, vintage gelatin silver print
    Double Portrait of Jonathan Elkus, 1952
    Photograph
    6⅛ h x 4¾ w in (16 x 12 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 120
    $858≈ £625≈ €733Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  17. Magnolia Blossoms, 1925
    Photograph
    image 10-1/2 x 13-1/2 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 28
    $3,250≈ £2,570≈ €3,092HammerSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  18. Imogen Cunningham, Eye of Portia Hume, late 1920s, Gelatin silver print
    Eye of Portia Hume, late 1920s
    Photograph
    3 1/4 x 3 3/8 in. (8.3 x 8.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 281
    $12,700≈ £9,706≈ €11,591Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  19. Imogen Cunningham, Nude (Portia Hume), late 1920s, Gelatin silver print
    Nude (Portia Hume), late 1920s
    Photograph
    3 3/8 x 4 3/8 in. (8.6 x 11.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 280
    $33,020≈ £25,235≈ €30,136Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–25,000View at Phillips ↗
  20. Imogen Cunningham, Snake in Bucket, 1920s, Gelatin silver print
    Snake in Bucket, 1920s
    Photograph
    3 x 4 1/2 in. (7.6 x 11.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 278
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $15,000–25,000View at Phillips ↗
  21. Imogen Cunningham, 'Nude', 1934, Gelatin silver print
    'Nude', 1934
    Photograph
    7 7/8 x 10 1/8 in. (20 x 25.7 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 98
    $1,280≈ £968≈ €1,147Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,000View at Bonhams ↗
  22. Imogen Cunningham, The Coffee Gallery, San Francisco, 1960, Ferrotyped gelatin silver print
    The Coffee Gallery, San Francisco, 1960
    Photograph
    7 5/8 x 8 1/4 in. (19.5 x 21 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 102
    $1,216≈ £967≈ €1,130Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
  23. Imogen Cunningham, Edward Weston and Margrethe Mather, 1923, Gelatin silver print
    Edward Weston and Margrethe Mather, 1923
    Photograph
    9 1/2 x 7 1/2 in. (24.1 x 19.1 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 49
    $1,280≈ £1,018≈ €1,190Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Bonhams ↗
  24. Imogen Cunningham, 'Nude', 1934, Gelatin silver print
    'Nude', 1934
    Photograph
    7 7/8 x 10 1/8 in. (20 x 25.7 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 47
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
  25. Imogen Cunningham, The Unmade Bed, gelatin silver print
    The Unmade Bed
    Photograph
    10¾ h x 13⅝ w in (27 x 35 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 175
    $7,560≈ £5,981≈ €6,952Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  26. Imogen Cunningham, Tower of Jewels, 1925, Gelatin silver print, printing date unknown
    Tower of Jewels, 1925
    Photograph
    9 1/2 x 7 3/8 in. (24.1 x 18.7 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 43
    $10,160≈ £8,266≈ €9,581Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  27. Imogen Cunningham, Amaryllis, 1933, Gelatin silver print
    Amaryllis, 1933
    Photograph
    9 3/8 x 7 3/8 in. (23.8 x 18.7 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 42
    $24,130≈ £19,631≈ €22,756Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  28. Imogen Cunningham, Nude, 1969, Gelatin silver print; mounted
    Nude, 1969
    Photograph
    7 x 8 1/2 in. (17.7 x 21.5cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 123
    $1,408≈ £1,119≈ €1,303Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
  29. Imogen Cunningham, The Unmade Bed, gelatin silver print
    The Unmade Bed
    Photograph
    10¾ h x 13⅝ w in (27 x 35 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 105
    $5,670≈ £4,441≈ €5,162Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  30. Imogen Cunningham, Untitled, Photograph
    Untitled
    Photograph
    Palm Beach Modern Auctions · · Lot 532
    $3,072≈ £2,562≈ €2,894Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Palm Beach Modern Auctions ↗
  31. Imogen Cunningham, Selected Portraits of Photographers, 1934-1963, Three gelatin silver prints
    Selected Portraits of Photographers, 1934-1963
    Photograph
    Varying dimensions from 6 1/4 x 6 3/4 in. (15.9 x 17.1 cm) to 9 1/4 x 7 1/4 in. (23.5 x 18.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 4
    $1,197≈ £971≈ €1,100Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  32. Imogen Cunningham, Magnolia Blossom, 1925, Gelatin silver print, printed later, mounted
    Magnolia Blossom, 1925
    Photograph
    27 x 34.5 cm (10 5/8 x 13 5/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 4
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
  33. Imogen Cunningham, Rubber Plant, 1929, Gelatin silver print, printed later
    Rubber Plant, 1929
    Photograph
    12 1/2 x 9 1/2 in. (31.8 x 24.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 107
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  34. Imogen Cunningham, Untitled, 1994, GELATIN SILVER PRINT, 1931, PRINTED
    Untitled, 1994
    Photograph
    H 12.5", W 10.25" (IMAGE), FRIDA KAHLO, PAINTER AND WIFE OF DIEGO RIV
    DuMouchelles · · Lot 1040
    Result not publishedEst. $1,500–2,500View at DuMouchelles ↗
  35. Imogen Cunningham, Agave Design I, 1920, Gelatin silver print, printed later
    Agave Design I, 1920
    Photograph
    13 1/2 x 10 5/8 in. (34.3 x 27 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 247
    $2,772≈ £2,118≈ €2,538Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–3,500View at Phillips ↗
  36. Imogen Cunningham, Alfred Stieglitz, 1934, Gelatin silver print
    Alfred Stieglitz, 1934
    Photograph
    9 5/8 x 7 5/8 in
    Barridoff Auctions · · Lot 135
    Result not publishedEst. $4,000–6,000View at Barridoff Auctions ↗
  37. Imogen Cunningham, Alfred Stieglitz at American Place, gelatin silver print
    Alfred Stieglitz at American Place
    Photograph
    9⅜ h x 7⅛ w in (24 x 18 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 243
    $2,500≈ £1,845≈ €2,204Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  38. Imogen Cunningham, Callas, gelatin silver print
    Callas
    Photograph
    13 h x 10⅛ w in (33 x 26 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 175
    $910≈ £669≈ €787Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  39. Imogen Cunningham, Martha Graham, 1931, gelatin silver print
    Martha Graham, 1931
    Photograph
    5½ h x 7½ w in (14 x 19 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 418
    $3,072≈ £2,261≈ €2,662Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Wright ↗
  40. Imogen Cunningham, Magnolia Blossom, platinum palladium print
    Magnolia Blossom
    Photograph
    20 h x 24 w in (51 x 61 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 283
    $3,250≈ £2,411≈ €2,789Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  41. Imogen Cunningham, Alfred Stieglitz at American Place, 1934, Gelatin silver print, printed no later than 1960
    Alfred Stieglitz at American Place, 1934
    Photograph
    9 3/8 x 7 1/8 in. (23.8 x 18.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 215
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  42. Imogen Cunningham, Edward Weston and Margrethe Mather, Photographers 1, 1923, Gelatin silver print, printed later
    Edward Weston and Margrethe Mather, Photographers 1, 1923
    Photograph
    9 5/8 x 7 1/2 in. (24.4 x 19.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 248
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $2,500–3,500View at Phillips ↗
  43. Imogen Cunningham, Magnolia Blossom, 1925, Gelatin silver print, printed 1961
    Magnolia Blossom, 1925
    Photograph
    8 3/4 x 11 in. (22.2 x 27.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 151
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  44. Imogen Cunningham, Triangles 2, Foto pb em gelatina e prata sobre papel
    Triangles 2
    Photograph · Paper
    21,6 x 21,6 cm
    James Lisboa · · Lot 778
    Result not publishedView at James Lisboa ↗
  45. Imogen Cunningham, Triangles, 1928, Gelatin silver print, mounted, printed later
    Triangles, 1928
    Photograph
    9.8 x 7.5 cm (3 7/8 x 2 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 16
    £7,500≈ $9,553≈ €8,211Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  46. Imogen Cunningham, Edward Weston and Margrethe Mather, Photographers 1, 1923, Gelatin silver print, printed later
    Edward Weston and Margrethe Mather, Photographers 1, 1923
    Photograph
    9 5/8 x 7 1/2 in. (24.4 x 19.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 23
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  47. Imogen Cunningham, Magnolia Blossom, 1925, Gelatin silver print, printed later
    Magnolia Blossom, 1925
    Photograph
    10 5/8 x 13 1/2 in. (27 x 34.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 100
    $11,250≈ £9,183≈ €10,323Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–9,000View at Phillips ↗
  48. Imogen Cunningham, The Unmade Bed, 1957, Gelatin silver print, printed later
    The Unmade Bed, 1957
    Photograph
    10 5/8 x 13 1/2 in. (27 x 34.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 1
    $15,000≈ £11,799≈ €13,306Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
  49. Imogen Cunningham, Magnolia Blossom ('Formen Einer Blume'), 1925, Gelatin silver print
    Magnolia Blossom ('Formen Einer Blume'), 1925
    Photograph
    7 1/4 x 9 3/8 in. (18.4 x 23.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 40
    $100,000≈ £76,138≈ €89,135Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $100,000–150,000View at Phillips ↗
  50. Imogen Cunningham, Calla, circa 1925, Gelatin silver print
    Calla, circa 1925
    Photograph
    11 x 9 1/2 in. (27.9 x 24.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 36
    $350,000≈ £266,484≈ €311,971Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $250,000–350,000View at Phillips ↗

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