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Man Ray Photographs: Auction Prices

American · 1890–1976

ArtSell has recorded 154 auction results for Man Ray photographs between 2001 and 2026, of which 129 sold (84% sell-through). Prices realised range from $234 to $329,000, with a median of $6,000 across 129 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). A further 30 lots offered at auction whose result the house did not publish are listed but not counted. The highest recorded price is $329,000 for “Reclining Nude with Satin Sheet” at Phillips in 2015.

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  1. Man Ray, Objet indestructible, 1923/65, Multiple. Metronome, photograph, paper clip. In...
    Objet indestructible, 1923/65
    Photograph · Paper
    23,8 x 13,4 x 13,2 cm (9,3 x 5,2 x 5,1 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 146
    €33,540≈ $38,796≈ £28,948Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €20,000–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
  2. Man Ray, Untitled (Chess Set), 1919, vintage gelatin silver print
    Untitled (Chess Set), 1919
    Photograph
    4¼ h x 5¾ w in (11 x 15 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 218
    $3,840≈ £2,837≈ €3,286Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  3. Man Ray, Gertrude Stein Posing for Sculptor Jo Davidson, circa 1922, Gelatin silver print, mounted
    Gertrude Stein Posing for Sculptor Jo Davidson, circa 1922
    Photograph
    6 1/2 x 4 1/2 in. (16.5 x 11.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 215
    $8,385≈ £6,237≈ €7,160Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–9,000View at Phillips ↗
  4. Man Ray, Magnolia Blossom, 1926, photograph
    Magnolia Blossom, 1926
    Photograph
    10 3/8 x 8 3/4 in. (26.4 x 22.2 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 118
    $4,096≈ £3,040≈ €3,499Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–25,000View at Bonhams ↗
  5. Man Ray, Untitled (from the 12 Rayographs 1921-1928 portfolio), gelatin silver print
    Untitled (from the 12 Rayographs 1921-1928 portfolio)
    Photograph
    11½ h x 8½ w in (29 x 22 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 107
    $3,302≈ £2,455≈ €2,837Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  6. Man Ray, 'Grand Prix de Monaco', 1927, Gelatin silver print; titled and dated in pencil and the photographer's '31 bis, Rue/Campagne/Premiere/PARIS' studio stamp (Manford M6) on the reverse
    'Grand Prix de Monaco', 1927
    Photograph
    8 1/2 x 11 3/4 in. (21.6 x 29.8 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 134
    $2,048≈ £1,520≈ €1,735Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–3,500View at Bonhams ↗
  7. Man Ray, Serge Lifar as Zephyr (in 'Zephyr and Flora'), 1924, Gelatin silver print; the photographer's '31 bis, Rue/Campagne/Premiere/PARIS' studio stamp (Manford M6) and with title in ink and pencil on the reverse
    Serge Lifar as Zephyr (in 'Zephyr and Flora'), 1924
    Photograph
    8 7/8 x 6 3/4 in. (22.5 x 17.1 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 39
    $4,864≈ £3,611≈ €4,120Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
  8. Man Ray, Meret Oppenheim with Necklace, Ca. 1933, Gelatinesilberabzug
    Meret Oppenheim with Necklace, Ca. 1933
    Photograph
    17 x 12cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 257
    €7,260≈ $8,471≈ £6,364Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €5,000–View at Van Ham ↗
  9. Man Ray, Meret Oppenheim in Bathing Cap, 1933, Vintage. Gelatinesilberabzug
    Meret Oppenheim in Bathing Cap, 1933
    Photograph
    29,5 x 23cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 251
    €14,520≈ $16,942≈ £12,728Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €8,000–View at Van Ham ↗
  10. Man Ray, Portrait of Meret O, Ca. 1933, Gelatinesilberabzug
    Portrait of Meret O, Ca. 1933
    Photograph
    22,8 x 17,9cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 252
    €7,920≈ $9,241≈ £6,942Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €6,000–View at Van Ham ↗
  11. Man Ray, Strelitzia, 1940s, Vintage gelatin silver print
    Strelitzia, 1940s
    Photograph
    26.6 x 19.5 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 609
    €11,970≈ $13,967≈ £10,493Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €8,000–10,000View at Lempertz ↗
  12. Man Ray, MARIA GRAZIA PARTIGLIANI, photograph
    MARIA GRAZIA PARTIGLIANI
    Photograph
    29.5 x 15.8 cm
    Capitolium Art · · Lot 18
    €756≈ $873≈ £664Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,200–1,600View at Capitolium Art ↗
  13. Man Ray, Garden of Villa Noailles in Hyères, France 1926, 1926, Vintage silver print on double-weight semi-matte paper, in good condition. Signed in pencil, handwritten in brown ink "no. 1", photographer's stamp with address "31 bis., Rue Campagne Première Paris"
    Garden of Villa Noailles in Hyères, France 1926, 1926
    Photograph · Paper
    OstLicht Photo Auction · · Lot 29
    €3,400≈ $3,917≈ £2,993HammerSign up free to seeEst. €4,800–6,800View at OstLicht Photo Auction ↗
  14. Man Ray, Salle a Manger (from the Électricité portfolio), 1931, photogravure
    Salle a Manger (from the Électricité portfolio), 1931
    Photograph
    10¼ h x 8 w in (26 x 20 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 189
    $1,905≈ £1,458≈ €1,658Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  15. Man Ray, Cuisine (from the Électricité portfolio), 1931, photogravure
    Cuisine (from the Électricité portfolio), 1931
    Photograph
    7¾ h x 10¼ w in (20 x 26 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 191
    $1,207≈ £924≈ €1,050Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  16. Man Ray, Kontaktbogen mit 35 Photographien der Tafeln 35–69 aus dem Buch „Photographs by Man Ray: 1920–1934, Paris, Silbergelatineabzug, vermutlich 1950er–Jahre
    Kontaktbogen mit 35 Photographien der Tafeln 35–69 aus dem Buch „Photographs by Man Ray: 1920–1934, Paris
    Photograph
    23,6 × 21,5 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 1869
    €5,080≈ $5,934≈ £4,417Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €4,000–6,000View at Grisebach ↗
  17. Man Ray, Man Ray und Marcel Duchamp beim Schach in Man Rays Atelier in der Rue Férou, Paris, 1960, Vintage. Silbergelatineabzug
    Man Ray und Marcel Duchamp beim Schach in Man Rays Atelier in der Rue Férou, Paris, 1960
    Photograph
    23,2 × 15 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 1871
    €5,080≈ $5,934≈ £4,417Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €4,400–4,600View at Grisebach ↗
  18. Man Ray, 'Grand Prix de Monaco', 1927, Gelatin silver print; titled and dated in pencil and the photographer's '31 bis, Rue/Campagne/Premiere/PARIS' studio stamp (Manford M6) on the reverse
    'Grand Prix de Monaco', 1927
    Photograph
    8 1/2 x 11 3/4 in. (21.6 x 29.8 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 92
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $4,000–6,000View at Bonhams ↗
  19. Man Ray, Serge Lifer as Zephyr (in 'Zephyr and Flora'), 1924, Gelatin silver print; the photographer's '31 bis, Rue/Campagne/Premiere/PARIS' studio stamp (Manford M6) and with title in ink and pencil on the reverse
    Serge Lifer as Zephyr (in 'Zephyr and Flora'), 1924
    Photograph
    8 7/8 x 6 3/4 in. (22.5 x 17.1 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 58
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $5,000–7,000View at Bonhams ↗
  20. Man Ray, Rayograph 1923/78, 1923/78, Späterer Gelatinesilberabzug auf Agfa
    Rayograph 1923/78, 1923/78
    Photograph
    30 x 24cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 7
    €528≈ $611≈ £450Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €300–View at Van Ham ↗
  21. Man Ray, (American/French, 1890-1976), Portrait of Juliet in Make Up, undated, glossy silver gelatin, photograph, Man Ray and Juliet written in black ink on the verso, full
    (American/French, 1890-1976), Portrait of Juliet in Make Up, undated, glossy silver gelatin
    Photograph
    9.5 x 7 in
    Concept Art Gallery · · Lot 30
    Result not publishedEst. $200–400View at Concept Art Gallery ↗
  22. Man Ray, (American/French, 1890-1976), La Television - Mr. and Mrs. Woodman, printed, c.1975, gelatin silver print photograph
    (American/French, 1890-1976), La Television - Mr. and Mrs. Woodman, printed, c.1975
    Photograph · ed. 7/9
    7.25 x 9.75 in
    Concept Art Gallery · · Lot 29
    Result not publishedEst. $700–1,000View at Concept Art Gallery ↗
  23. Man Ray, Auktion 104, Los 23, Um 1935, Späterer Gelatinesilberabzug
    Auktion 104, Los 23, Um 1935
    Photograph
    Van Ham · · Lot 23
    €5,676≈ $6,440≈ £4,920Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €2,000–View at Van Ham ↗
  24. Man Ray, Untitled (Field), c. 1935, Gelatin silver print; signed
    Untitled (Field), c. 1935
    Photograph
    6 7/8 x 3 5/8 in. (17.5 x 9.2 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 153
    $2,560≈ £1,942≈ €2,307Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
  25. Man Ray, Rayograph (spiral), 1920s, Gelatin silver print, printed 1960s
    Rayograph (spiral), 1920s
    Photograph
    11 1/8 x 8 7/8 in. (28.3 x 22.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 36
    $6,350≈ £4,905≈ €5,878Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  26. Man Ray, Rayograph (auger and other objects), 1923, Gelatin silver print, printed 1960s
    Rayograph (auger and other objects), 1923
    Photograph
    10 5/8 x 8 1/2 in. (27 x 21.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 35
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  27. Man Ray, Portrait of Berenice Abbott, circa 1922, Gelatin silver print
    Portrait of Berenice Abbott, circa 1922
    Photograph
    8 x 6 1/8 in. (20.3 x 15.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 29
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  28. Man Ray, 'Mainbocher', c. 1935, Gelatin silver print; titled in pencil on the reverse, accompanied by an International Center of Photography label and a typed caption label
    'Mainbocher', c. 1935
    Photograph
    9 1/8 x 7 in. (23.2 x 17.8 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 84
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $2,000–3,000View at Bonhams ↗
  29. Man Ray, LES VOIES LACTÉES, photograph
    LES VOIES LACTÉES
    Photograph
    30.0 x 21.0 cm
    Capitolium Art · · Lot 48
    €378≈ $397≈ £312Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €200–400View at Capitolium Art ↗
  30. Man Ray, Magnolia Blossom, Paris, 1926, Gelatin silver print
    Magnolia Blossom, Paris, 1926
    Photograph
    10 3/4 x 9 in. (27.3 x 22.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 261
    $22,860≈ £17,470≈ €20,863Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  31. Man Ray, Magnolia Blossom, 1926, Gelatin silver print, mounted
    Magnolia Blossom, 1926
    Photograph
    21.8 x 17.3 cm (8 5/8 x 6 3/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 83
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  32. Man Ray, Study of Danger/Dancer and Other Works, circa 1920, Gelatin silver print
    Study of Danger/Dancer and Other Works, circa 1920
    Photograph
    4 3/4 x 2 3/4 in. (12.1 x 7 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 317
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  33. Man Ray, Rosa Rolanda, c. 1928, vintage gelatin silver print
    Rosa Rolanda, c. 1928
    Photograph
    11⅝ h x 8¾ w in (30 x 22 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 229
    $2,394≈ £1,865≈ €2,190Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  34. Man Ray, Ruth Ford, 1944, Gelatin silver print; mounted
    Ruth Ford, 1944
    Photograph
    9 3/8 x 6 7/8 in. (23.8 x 17 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 118
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $4,000–6,000View at Bonhams ↗
  35. Man Ray, Erotique voilée (Meret Oppenheim/Louis Marcoussis), 1933, Gelatin silver print, printed probably 1960s
    Erotique voilée (Meret Oppenheim/Louis Marcoussis), 1933
    Photograph
    29.3 x 20.8 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 617
    €5,418≈ $5,892≈ £4,662Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €4,000–5,000View at Lempertz ↗
  36. Man Ray, Lee Miller, Ca. 1930, Gelatinesilberabzug (Vintage)
    Lee Miller, Ca. 1930
    Photograph
    11,5 x 8,5cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 174
    €69,960≈ $76,851≈ £60,532Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €20,000–View at Van Ham ↗
  37. Man Ray, Électricité Portfolio, 1931, photogravure on Rives
    Électricité Portfolio, 1931
    Photograph · Paper
    10¼ h x 7⅞ w in (26 x 20 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 129
    $15,120≈ £12,202≈ €14,027Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  38. Man Ray, Self Portrait with Half Beard, Hollywood, 1943, Gelatin silver print, printed later
    Self Portrait with Half Beard, Hollywood, 1943
    Photograph
    7 1/8 x 5 1/4 in. (18.1 x 13.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 308
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  39. Man Ray, James Joyce, 1922, Gelatin silver print
    James Joyce, 1922
    Photograph
    8 x 6 1/8 in. (20.3 x 15.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 299
    $15,240≈ £12,210≈ €13,980Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  40. Man Ray, Gertrude Stein, 1920s, Gelatin silver print, printed later
    Gertrude Stein, 1920s
    Photograph
    7 x 5 in. (17.8 x 12.7 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 298
    $4,445≈ £3,561≈ €4,078Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  41. Man Ray, Self Portrait, 1930s, Gelatin silver print
    Self Portrait, 1930s
    Photograph
    9 x 7 1/8 in. (22.9 x 18.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 293
    $3,810≈ £3,052≈ €3,495Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  42. Man Ray, Marcel Duchamp, circa 1925, Solarized gelatin silver print
    Marcel Duchamp, circa 1925
    Photograph
    3 1/4 x 2 1/4 in. (8.3 x 5.7 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 292
    $9,525≈ £7,631≈ €8,738Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–9,000View at Phillips ↗
  43. Man Ray, Tristan Tzara, 1924, Gelatin silver print
    Tristan Tzara, 1924
    Photograph
    9 3/8 x 7 in. (23.8 x 17.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 291
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  44. Man Ray, Marcel Duchamp and Man Ray, Paris, 1956, Gelatin silver print
    Marcel Duchamp and Man Ray, Paris, 1956
    Photograph
    5 1/2 x 3 1/2 in. (14 x 8.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 284
    $12,700≈ £10,175≈ €11,650Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  45. Man Ray, Retour à la raison, 1923, 1991, Gelatinesilberabzug auf Agfa, Fotografie aus dem Nachlass
    Retour à la raison, 1923, 1991
    Photograph
    26 x 19,5cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 94
    €528≈ $548≈ £457Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €300–View at Van Ham ↗
  46. Man Ray, Meret Oppenheim, circa 1930, Gelatin silver print
    Meret Oppenheim, circa 1930
    Photograph
    13.5 x 8.6 cm (5 3/8 x 3 3/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 41
    £32,760≈ $38,975≈ €37,935Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £6,000–8,000View at Phillips ↗
  47. Man Ray, Magnolia Blossom, 1926, Gelatin silver print, mounted
    Magnolia Blossom, 1926
    Photograph
    21.8 x 17.3 cm (8 5/8 x 6 3/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 39
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £25,000–35,000View at Phillips ↗
  48. Man Ray, Self-Portrait, c. 1929, vintage gelatin silver print
    Self-Portrait, c. 1929
    Photograph
    4¼ h x 3 w in (11 x 8 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 268
    $3,250≈ £2,996≈ €3,348Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,800–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  49. Man Ray, Self-Portrait with Studio Camera, gelatin silver print
    Self-Portrait with Studio Camera
    Photograph
    9¾ h x 7¾ w in (25 x 20 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 246
    $9,375≈ £7,923≈ €9,370Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–View at Wright ↗
  50. Man Ray, Erotique voilée, 1933/2002, Gelatinesilberabzug auf Agfa
    Erotique voilée, 1933/2002
    Photograph
    26,5 x 19cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 103
    €528≈ $556≈ £453Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €200–View at Van Ham ↗

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