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Manuel Álvarez Bravo Photographs: Auction Prices

Mexican · 1902–2002

ArtSell has recorded 103 auction results for Manuel Álvarez Bravo photographs between 2007 and 2026, of which 81 sold (79% sell-through). Prices realised range from $567 to $106,250, with a median of $4,900 across 81 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 $106,250 for “Retrato de lo Eterno (Portrait of the Eternal)” at Phillips in 2017.

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  1. Manuel Álvarez Bravo, Isabel Villasenor, Mexico, gelatin silver print
    Isabel Villasenor, Mexico
    Photograph
    9¼ h x 7⅜ w in (23 x 19 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 197
    $1,280≈ £956≈ €1,115Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  2. Manuel Álvarez Bravo, Brazo con margaritas, c. 1940, Dye transfer print
    Brazo con margaritas, c. 1940
    Photograph · ed. 4/8
    11 3/4 x 9 1/8 in. (29.8 x 23.2 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 103
    $960≈ £717≈ €842Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
  3. Manuel Álvarez Bravo, Caballo de Feria (Fairground Horse), c. 1975, Gelatin silver print
    Caballo de Feria (Fairground Horse), c. 1975
    Photograph
    11 3/8 x 11 1/4 in. (28.9 x 28.6 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 99
    $1,536≈ £1,148≈ €1,347Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
  4. Manuel Álvarez Bravo, Retrato de lo Eterno (Portrait of the Eternal) (from 'Platinum Portfolio'), 1935, Platinum print
    Retrato de lo Eterno (Portrait of the Eternal) (from 'Platinum Portfolio'), 1935
    Photograph
    9 1/8 x 7 in. (23.2 x 17.8 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 67
    $3,840≈ £2,869≈ €3,367Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–2,500View at Bonhams ↗
  5. Manuel Álvarez Bravo, Un poco alegre y graciosa (Somewhat Gay and Graceful), 1942, Gelatin silver print, printed later
    Un poco alegre y graciosa (Somewhat Gay and Graceful), 1942
    Photograph
    7 x 9 3/4 in. (17.8 x 24.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 17
    $1,290≈ £959≈ €1,102Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–1,800View at Phillips ↗
  6. Manuel Álvarez Bravo, Frida Kahlo Seated with Globe, 1928, Platinum print, printed 1970s
    Frida Kahlo Seated with Globe, 1928
    Photograph
    8 3/4 x 6 3/4 in. (22.2 x 17.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 15
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $8,000–10,000View at Phillips ↗
  7. Manuel Álvarez Bravo, Retrato de lo Eterno (Portrait of the Eternal) (from 'Platinum Portfolio'), 1935, Platinum print
    Retrato de lo Eterno (Portrait of the Eternal) (from 'Platinum Portfolio'), 1935
    Photograph
    9 1/8 x 7 in. (23.2 x 17.8 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 21
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $2,500–3,000View at Bonhams ↗
  8. Manuel Álvarez Bravo, Caballo de Feria (Fairground Horse), c. 1975, Gelatin silver print
    Caballo de Feria (Fairground Horse), c. 1975
    Photograph
    11 3/8 x 11 1/4 in. (28.9 x 28.6 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 18
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $2,000–3,000View at Bonhams ↗
  9. Manuel Álvarez Bravo, Isabel Villasenor, Mexico, gelatin silver print
    Isabel Villasenor, Mexico
    Photograph
    9¼ h x 7⅜ w in (23 x 19 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 124
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  10. Manuel Álvarez Bravo, Frida Kahlo, gelatin silver print
    Frida Kahlo
    Photograph
    9⅝ h x 7¼ w in (24 x 18 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 101
    $9,900≈ £7,396≈ €8,451Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  11. Manuel Álvarez Bravo, El Ensueño, gelatin silver print
    El Ensueño
    Photograph
    9⅝ h x 7⅛ w in (24 x 18 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 254
    $3,810≈ £2,916≈ €3,316Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  12. Manuel Álvarez Bravo, Niño Maya de Tulúm, gelatin silver print
    Niño Maya de Tulúm
    Photograph
    7½ h x 9½ w in (19 x 24 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 256
    $1,270≈ £972≈ €1,105Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  13. Manuel Álvarez Bravo, Frida Kahlo with Globe (in Manuel Alvarez Bravo's studio), c. 1935, Gelatin silver print
    Frida Kahlo with Globe (in Manuel Alvarez Bravo's studio), c. 1935
    Photograph
    9 5/8 x 7 1/4 in. (24.4 x 18.4 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 189
    $6,144≈ £4,625≈ €5,311Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
  14. Manuel Álvarez Bravo, Los Agachados (The Crouched Ones), 1934, Gelatin silver print, printed later
    Los Agachados (The Crouched Ones), 1934
    Photograph · ed. 7/75
    7 1/4 x 9 1/2 in. (18.4 x 24.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 233
    $9,030≈ £6,753≈ €7,777Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  15. Manuel Álvarez Bravo, Retrato de lo eterno/ Portrait of the eternal, gelatin silver print on paper
    Retrato de lo eterno/ Portrait of the eternal
    Photograph · Paper
    sight: approx 9.5"h, 7.5"w
    Austin Auction Gallery · · Lot 3225
    $2,750≈ £2,070≈ €2,457HammerSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Austin Auction Gallery ↗
  16. Manuel Álvarez Bravo, La quema (Kiln), 1957, Gelatin silver print
    La quema (Kiln), 1957
    Photograph · ed. 37/75
    6 1/2 x 9 3/8 in. (16.5 x 23.8 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 76
    $896≈ £691≈ €822Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–1,000View at Bonhams ↗
  17. Manuel Álvarez Bravo, La buena fama durmiendo (from the Fifteen Photographs by Manuel Álvarez Bravo portfolio), gelatin silver print
    La buena fama durmiendo (from the Fifteen Photographs by Manuel Álvarez Bravo portfolio)
    Photograph
    7½ h x 9⅝ w in (19 x 24 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 190
    $5,240≈ £4,117≈ €4,995Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  18. Manuel Álvarez Bravo, Parábola Óptica (Optical Parable), 1931, Platinum print, printed later
    Parábola Óptica (Optical Parable), 1931
    Photograph
    9 3/4 x 7 1/2 in. (24.8 x 19.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 81
    $8,255≈ £6,474≈ €7,842Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  19. Manuel Álvarez Bravo, THE DAUGHTER OF THE DANCERS, 1933, 1933, lifetime gelatin silver print
    THE DAUGHTER OF THE DANCERS, 1933, 1933
    Photograph
    image: 24.4cm x 17.1cm (9 5/8in x 6 ¾in); sheet: 25.4 cm x 20.3cm (10in x 8in), unframed
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 3
    £4,536≈ $5,894≈ €5,416Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £2,000–3,000View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
  20. Manuel Álvarez Bravo, Untitled (Shadow, Mexico), gelatin silver print
    Untitled (Shadow, Mexico)
    Photograph
    11½ h x 14⅜ w in (29 x 37 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 191
    $567≈ £437≈ €524Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  21. Manuel Álvarez Bravo, Retrato Póstumo, Guanajuato, 1939, Gelatin silver print
    Retrato Póstumo, Guanajuato, 1939
    Photograph
    9 1/8 x 7 in. (23.2 x 17.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 247
    $6,985≈ £5,338≈ €6,375Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–9,000View at Phillips ↗
  22. Manuel Álvarez Bravo, Calabaza y caracol, platinum palladium print
    Calabaza y caracol
    Photograph
    6 h x 4½ w in (15 x 11 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 167
    $1,890≈ £1,476≈ €1,746Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  23. Manuel Álvarez Bravo, Retrato de lo eterno, platinum palladium print
    Retrato de lo eterno
    Photograph
    9⅛ h x 7 w in (23 x 18 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 166
    $3,024≈ £2,361≈ €2,794Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  24. Manuel Álvarez Bravo, La buena fama durmiendo (from the Fifteen Photographs by Manuel Álvarez Bravo portfolio), gelatin silver print
    La buena fama durmiendo (from the Fifteen Photographs by Manuel Álvarez Bravo portfolio)
    Photograph
    7½ h x 9⅝ w in (19 x 24 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 239
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $5,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  25. Manuel Álvarez Bravo, Lucy, 1984, vintage gelatin silver print
    Lucy, 1984
    Photograph
    7⅜ h x 9½ w in (19 x 24 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 242
    $1,890≈ £1,472≈ €1,729Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  26. Manuel Álvarez Bravo, Retrato de lo eterno, gelatin silver print
    Retrato de lo eterno
    Photograph
    9½ h x 7½ w in (24 x 19 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 241
    $3,930≈ £3,062≈ €3,595Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  27. Manuel Álvarez Bravo, Los agachados (from the Fifteen Photographs by Manuel Álvarez Bravo portfolio), gelatin silver print
    Los agachados (from the Fifteen Photographs by Manuel Álvarez Bravo portfolio)
    Photograph
    7¼ h x 9⅝ w in (18 x 24 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 238
    $3,780≈ £2,945≈ €3,458Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  28. Manuel Álvarez Bravo, The Temptation of Antonio, 1970, vintage gelatin silver print
    The Temptation of Antonio, 1970
    Photograph
    9½ h x 7¼ w in (24 x 18 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 161
    $3,528≈ £2,763≈ €3,212Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  29. Manuel Álvarez Bravo, Notebook of Tomorrow, gelatin silver print
    Notebook of Tomorrow
    Photograph
    9½ h x 6¾ w in (24 x 17 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 162
    $3,528≈ £2,763≈ €3,212Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  30. Manuel Álvarez Bravo, El Umbral' (The threshold), 1947, Gelatin silver print, printed in the 1980s on double-weight semi-matte paper
    El Umbral' (The threshold), 1947
    Photograph · Paper
    25 x 20,2 cm
    OstLicht Photo Auction · · Lot 57
    €3,000≈ $3,229≈ £2,578HammerSign up free to seeEst. €3,000–3,600View at OstLicht Photo Auction ↗
  31. Manuel Álvarez Bravo, Retrato de lo Eterno' (Portrait of the eternal), 1935, Gelatin silver print, printed in the 1980s on double-weight semi-matte paper
    Retrato de lo Eterno' (Portrait of the eternal), 1935
    Photograph · Paper
    25,3 x 20,2 cm
    OstLicht Photo Auction · · Lot 56
    €2,000≈ $2,153≈ £1,719HammerSign up free to seeEst. €3,600–4,000View at OstLicht Photo Auction ↗
  32. Manuel Álvarez Bravo, Sed Pública' (Public thirst), Mexico 1933, 1933, Gelatin silver print, printed in the 1980s on double-weight semi-matte Agfa paper
    Sed Pública' (Public thirst), Mexico 1933, 1933
    Photograph · Paper
    25 x 20 cm
    OstLicht Photo Auction · · Lot 55
    €1,200≈ $1,292≈ £1,031HammerSign up free to seeEst. €1,800–2,400View at OstLicht Photo Auction ↗
  33. Los Obstáculos/The Obstacles
    Photograph · Paper
    sheet 11-1/2 x 14 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 809
    $1,300≈ £1,045≈ €1,203HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  34. Manuel Álvarez Bravo, Selected Images, 1921-1935, Four gelatin silver prints, printed later
    Selected Images, 1921-1935
    Photograph
    Each approximately 9 1/2 x 7 7/8 in. (24.1 x 20 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 317
    $12,700≈ £10,175≈ €11,650Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  35. Manuel Álvarez Bravo, Diez Desnudos (Ten Nudes), 1938-1980, Geneva: Acorn Editions Limited, 1981. Ten platinum-palladium prints
    Diez Desnudos (Ten Nudes), 1938-1980
    Photograph
    Varying sizes from 6 x 8 3/4 in. (15.2 x 22.2 cm) to 9 3/8 x 7 3/8 in. (23.8 x 18.7 cm) or the reverse
    Phillips · · Lot 316
    $15,240≈ £12,210≈ €13,980Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
  36. Manuel Álvarez Bravo, Retrato de lo eterno, gelatin silver print
    Retrato de lo eterno
    Photograph
    9½ h x 7½ w in (24 x 19 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 160
    $2,520≈ £2,051≈ €2,316Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  37. Manuel Álvarez Bravo, Trampa Puesta, 1934, Gelatin silver print, printed later
    Trampa Puesta, 1934
    Photograph
    6 7/8 x 9 1/2 in. (17.5 x 24.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 26
    $1,134≈ £920≈ €1,042Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Phillips ↗
  38. Manuel Álvarez Bravo, Striking Worker, Assassinated, 1934, Gelatin silver print, printed later
    Striking Worker, Assassinated, 1934
    Photograph
    7 1/4 x 9 3/8 in. (18.4 x 23.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 25
    $5,670≈ £4,600≈ €5,212Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  39. Manuel Álvarez Bravo, Optical Parable, 1931, Gelatin silver print, printed later
    Optical Parable, 1931
    Photograph
    24.5 x 18.5 cm (9 5/8 x 7 1/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 18
    £1,260≈ $1,500≈ €1,440Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  40. Manuel Álvarez Bravo, Fruta prohibida (Forbidden fruit), 1976, Platinum print
    Fruta prohibida (Forbidden fruit), 1976
    Photograph
    7 1/4 x 9 5/8 in. (18.4 x 24.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 141
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  41. Manuel Álvarez Bravo, Colchón (Mattress), 1927, Platinum palladium print, printed later
    Colchón (Mattress), 1927
    Photograph
    7 1/2 x 9 5/8 in. (19.1 x 24.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 140
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $7,000–9,000View at Phillips ↗
  42. Manuel Álvarez Bravo, El Eclipse, 1933, Gelatin silver print
    El Eclipse, 1933
    Photograph · ed. 23/75
    7 3/8 x 9 1/2 in
    Barridoff Auctions · · Lot 10
    Result not publishedEst. $4,000–6,000View at Barridoff Auctions ↗
  43. Manuel Álvarez Bravo, El ensueño (The Daydream), 1931, Gelatin silver print on Agfa paper, printed later
    El ensueño (The Daydream), 1931
    Photograph · Paper
    23.4 x 17.3 cm (25 x 20 cm)
    Lempertz · · Lot 566
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €4,000–5,000View at Lempertz ↗
  44. Manuel Álvarez Bravo, Instrumental, 1931, Platinum print, printed later
    Instrumental, 1931
    Photograph
    7 3/8 x 9 3/4 in. (18.7 x 24.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 248
    $8,190≈ £6,259≈ €7,498Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  45. Manuel Álvarez Bravo, Diez Desnudos, Geneva: Acorn Editions Limited, 1979. Ten platinum-palladium prints
    Diez Desnudos
    Photograph
    Various sizes to 9 3/8 x 7 1/2 in. (23.8 x 19.1 cm) or the reverse
    Phillips · · Lot 124
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  46. Manuel Álvarez Bravo, Untitled (Salomé), 1980, Platinum palladium print, printed
    Untitled (Salomé), 1980
    Photograph
    18.3 x 24.8 cm (24.8 x 30.3 cm)
    Lempertz · · Lot 984
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €2,000–3,000View at Lempertz ↗
  47. Manuel Álvarez Bravo, Parábola óptica (Optical Parable), 1931, Platinum print, printed 1970s
    Parábola óptica (Optical Parable), 1931
    Photograph
    8 5/8 x 6 5/8 in. (21.9 x 16.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 208
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $6,000–8,000View at Phillips ↗
  48. Manuel Álvarez Bravo, La buena fama durmiendo (Good Reputation Sleeping), 1939, Platinum print, printed 1970s
    La buena fama durmiendo (Good Reputation Sleeping), 1939
    Photograph
    6 3/4 x 8 3/4 in. (17.1 x 22.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 207
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  49. Manuel Álvarez Bravo, Recuerdo de Atzompan (Remembrance of Atzompan), 1943, Gelatin silver print, printed later
    Recuerdo de Atzompan (Remembrance of Atzompan), 1943
    Photograph
    6 7/8 x 9 in. (17.5 x 22.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 205
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  50. Manuel Álvarez Bravo, México - Slleping Woman, fotografia
    México - Slleping Woman
    Photograph
    20 x 25 cm
    James Lisboa · · Lot 623
    Result not publishedView at James Lisboa ↗

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