Man Ray Paintings: Auction Prices

American · 1890–1976

ArtSell has recorded 15 auction results for Man Ray paintings between 2005 and 2026, of which 12 sold (80% sell-through). Prices realised range from $2,000 to $57,976, with a median of $22,770 across 12 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). A further 2 lots offered at auction whose result the house did not publish are listed but not counted. The highest recorded price is $57,976 for “Auktion 401, Los 56” at Van Ham in 2017.

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1. 
   Prod. Sirrah, 1972

   pair of La lune sous le chapeau mod. table lamps in painted metal

   Colasanti Casa d'Aste · Jun 18, 2026 · Lot 142
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €800–1,200View at Colasanti Casa d'Aste ↗
2. 
   Peinture naturelle, 1966

   Acrylic · Board

   9⅜ h x 8¾ w in (24 x 22 cm)

   Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Jun 10, 2026 · Lot 114
   $23,040≈ £17,217≈ €19,967Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $25,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
3. 
   Pin-up, 1970

   Mixed media · Board · ed. 26/29

   I. 8 3/4 x 5 7/8 in. (22.2 x 14.9 cm) S. 12 1/2 x 9 7/8 in. (31.8 x 25.1 cm)

   Phillips · Apr 23, 2026 · Lot 478
   $11,610≈ £8,596≈ €9,928Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–8,000View at Phillips ↗
4. 
   Torso (Natural Painting), 1964

   Acrylic · Board

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

   Bonhams · Jul 31, 2025 · Lot 138
   $28,160≈ £21,279≈ €24,602Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–10,000View at Bonhams ↗
5. 
   Natural Painting, c. 1960

   Oil · Board

   12 h x 14⅛ w in (30 x 36 cm)

   Rago Auctions · Sep 13, 2023 · Lot 118
   $30,240≈ £24,256≈ €28,175Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
6. 
   Philadelphia 1890 - Parigi 1976 / Board walk, 1917

   Mixed media

   58x64 cm

   Wannenes · Mar 16, 2022 · Lot 33
   Result not publishedEst. €15,000–18,000View at Wannenes ↗
7. 
   Natural Painting, c. 1961

   Acrylic · Board

   Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Feb 17, 2019 · Lot 223
   $28,125≈ £21,753≈ €24,978Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
8. 
   Auktion 401, Los 56, Um 1923

   Oil · Panel

   25,5 x 24cm

   Van Ham · Nov 29, 2017 · Lot 56
   €49,020≈ $57,976≈ £43,282Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €10,000–View at Van Ham ↗
9. 
   Compass

   Mixed media

   20½ h x 14½ w x 1¾ d in (52 x 37 x 4 cm)

   Wright · Jul 18, 2017 · Lot 123
   $2,000≈ £1,537≈ €1,731Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Wright ↗
10. 
    Lampshade (Abat-jour), 1964

    Enamel on metal · Other support · ed. 77/100

    14 3/4 x 13 x 13 in. (37.5 x 33 x 33 cm)

    Phillips · Oct 26, 2016 · Lot 179
    $7,500≈ £6,142≈ €6,865Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
11. 
    Pittura Murale

    Acrylic · Board

    50 x 70cm

    Van Ham · Jun 1, 2016 · Lot 285
    €19,350≈ $21,622≈ £14,968Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €15,000–View at Van Ham ↗
12. 
    Natural Painting, c. 1958-1965

    Acrylic · Board

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Oct 11, 2015 · Lot 31
    $27,500≈ £17,895≈ €24,180Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
13. 
    chess set, 1962

    enamel, metal inlay, wood, polished brass · Panel

    19¾ h x 39½ w in (50 x 100 cm)

    Wright · Sep 24, 2015 · Lot 222
    $22,500≈ £14,786≈ €20,016Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–View at Wright ↗
14. 
    The magnet / Compass, 1920

    Mixed media · Panel · ed. EA

    49,5x34,5 cm

    Farsettiarte · May 28, 2011 · Lot 11
    Result not publishedEst. €2,000–3,000View at Farsettiarte ↗
15. 
    In-Destructable, 1923-1975

    Mixed media

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Mar 6, 2011 · Lot 326
    $7,500≈ £4,603≈ €5,374Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
16. 
    (American 1890-1976)

    Mixed media

    16 in x 11in (41 x 28cm)

    Bonhams · Nov 5, 2006 · Lot 66
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $40,000–60,000View at Bonhams ↗
17. 
    (American, 1890-1976)

    Mixed media · Board

    3 1/2 x 4 5/8in (9 x 11.8cm)

    Bonhams · Nov 6, 2005 · Lot 22
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $7,000–9,000View at Bonhams ↗

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