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Manuel Álvarez Bravo Photographs: Value & Auction Prices

1902–2002

ArtSell has recorded 105 auction results for Manuel Álvarez Bravo photographs between 2007 and 2026, and 83 of them sold (79%). Half of the priced sales fell between $2.6kSign up free to see and $8.2kSign up free to see, with a median of $4.9kSign up free to see. Retrato de lo Eterno (Portrait of the Eternal) holds the top price on file: $106kSign up free to see at Phillips (April 2017). The houses with the most results are Phillips (53), Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (15) and Bonhams (12).

$106,250≈ £85,417≈ €99,756Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumRetrato de lo Eterno (Portrait of the Eternal)Phillips105auction results2007–2026years recorded79%sold$4.9kSign up free to seemedian price

Manuel Álvarez Bravo photographs: key figures

Auction results
105
Sold rate
79%
Active at auction
2007–2026
Median price
$4.9kSign up free to see
Record price
$106kSign up free to see Retrato de lo Eterno (Portrait of the Eternal), Phillips, Apr 2017

Top auction houses: Phillips (53), Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (15), Bonhams (12)

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  1. México - Slleping Woman by Manuel Álvarez Bravo, fotografia, offered Oct 2020
    México - Slleping Woman
    Photograph
    20 x 25 cm
    James Lisboa · · Lot 623
    Result not publishedView at James Lisboa ↗
  2. México - Slleping Woman by Manuel Álvarez Bravo, Foto pb em gelatina e prata sobre papel, offered Sep 2020
    México - Slleping Woman
    Photograph · Paper
    18,4 x 24,1 cm
    James Lisboa · · Lot 623
    Result not publishedView at James Lisboa ↗
  3. Frida Kahlocom Globo by Manuel Álvarez Bravo, 1938, Foto pb em gelatina e prata sobre papel, offered Sep 2020
    Frida Kahlocom Globo, 1938
    Photograph · Paper
    25,2 x 20,2 cm
    James Lisboa · · Lot 622
    Result not publishedView at James Lisboa ↗
  4. Dos Pares de Piernas (Two Pairs of Legs) by Manuel Álvarez Bravo, 1928-1929, Gelatin silver print, printed later, sold Jul 2020
    Dos Pares de Piernas (Two Pairs of Legs), 1928-1929
    Photograph
    9 1/8 x 7 1/8 in. (23.2 x 18.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 15
    $6,250≈ £4,962≈ €5,517Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  5. La fruta prohibida by Manuel Álvarez Bravo, 1976, Platin-Palladium print, printed, sold Nov 2019
    La fruta prohibida, 1976
    Photograph
    18.3 x 24.2 cm (19.5 x 24.6 cm)
    Lempertz · · Lot 150
    €3,720≈ $4,085≈ £3,170Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €3,500–4,500View at Lempertz ↗
  6. Ensayo de Danza (dance rehearsal), Mexico by Manuel Álvarez Bravo, circa 1920s, Platinum palladium print, printed later, sold Jun 2019
    Ensayo de Danza (dance rehearsal), Mexico, circa 1920s
    Photograph
    9 3/8 x 6 3/4 in. (23.8 x 17.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 11
    $5,000≈ £3,933≈ €4,435Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  7. La hija de los danzantes (daughter of the dancers), Cholula, Puebla by Manuel Álvarez Bravo, 1933, Platinum palladium print, printed later, sold Jun 2019
    La hija de los danzantes (daughter of the dancers), Cholula, Puebla, 1933
    Photograph
    9 3/8 x 6 5/8 in. (23.8 x 16.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 10
    $10,625≈ £8,358≈ €9,425Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  8. Retrato de lo eterno by Manuel Álvarez Bravo, 1935, Platinum-Palladium print, printed, sold May 2019
    Retrato de lo eterno, 1935
    Photograph
    23.2 x 17.8 cm (31.1 x 24.8 cm)
    Lempertz · · Lot 84
    €3,224≈ $3,595≈ £2,859Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €2,500–View at Lempertz ↗
  9. Un Cuarto Para Las Doce (A Quarter Past Twelve) by Manuel Álvarez Bravo, 1957, Gelatin silver print, printed later, sold May 2019
    Un Cuarto Para Las Doce (A Quarter Past Twelve), 1957
    Photograph
    23.8 x 19.3 cm (9 3/8 x 7 5/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 76
    £1,875≈ $2,402≈ €2,144Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  10. Dos Pares de Piernas (Two Pairs of Legs) by Manuel Álvarez Bravo, 1928-1929, Gelatin silver print, printed later, offered Apr 2019
    Dos Pares de Piernas (Two Pairs of Legs), 1928-1929
    Photograph
    9 1/8 x 7 1/8 in. (23.2 x 18.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 186
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  11. La Buena Fama Durmiendo (The Good Reputation Sleeping) by Manuel Álvarez Bravo, 1938, Gelatin silver print, printed later, sold Apr 2019
    La Buena Fama Durmiendo (The Good Reputation Sleeping), 1938
    Photograph
    9 3/4 x 13 in. (24.8 x 33 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 168
    $8,750≈ £6,662≈ €7,799Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  12. Los Agachados (The Crouched Ones) by Manuel Álvarez Bravo, 1934, Gelatin silver print from Fifteen Photographs , printed 1974, sold Oct 2018
    Los Agachados (The Crouched Ones), 1934
    Photograph · ed. 66/75
    7 1/8 x 9 1/2 in. (18.1 x 24.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 116
    $6,000≈ £4,621≈ €5,216Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–8,000View at Phillips ↗
  13. La Buena Fama Durmiendo (The Good Reputation Sleeping) by Manuel Álvarez Bravo, 1938, Gelatin silver print, printed later, sold Oct 2018
    La Buena Fama Durmiendo (The Good Reputation Sleeping), 1938
    Photograph
    7 1/2 x 9 5/8 in. (19.1 x 24.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 115
    $6,250≈ £4,813≈ €5,434Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–8,000View at Phillips ↗
  14. La Maria by Manuel Álvarez Bravo, 1972, Gelatin silver print, printed later, sold Jun 2018
    La Maria, 1972
    Photograph
    18 x 24.8 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 152
    €2,976≈ $3,473≈ £2,609Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,800–View at Lempertz ↗
  15. Xipetotec by Manuel Álvarez Bravo, 1979, Platinum-palladium print, printed, sold Jun 2018
    Xipetotec, 1979
    Photograph
    23.6 x 17.7 cm (30.5 x 25 cm)
    Lempertz · · Lot 151
    €2,976≈ $3,473≈ £2,609Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €3,000–4,000View at Lempertz ↗
  16. Siesta en la Hierba by Manuel Álvarez Bravo, 1979, Platinum-palladium print, printed, sold Jun 2018
    Siesta en la Hierba, 1979
    Photograph
    17 x 23.1 cm (24.7 x 30.2 cm)
    Lempertz · · Lot 150
    €1,860≈ $2,170≈ £1,631Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €2,000–3,000View at Lempertz ↗
  17. Frida Kahlo by Manuel Álvarez Bravo, 1930, Gelatin silver print, printed later, sold May 2018
    Frida Kahlo, 1930
    Photograph
    23.9 x 18.1 cm (9 3/8 x 7 1/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 102
    £13,750≈ $18,550≈ €15,746Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  18. Un Cuarto Para Las Doce (A Quarter Past Twelve) by Manuel Álvarez Bravo, 1957, Gelatin silver print, printed later, offered Nov 2017
    Un Cuarto Para Las Doce (A Quarter Past Twelve), 1957
    Photograph
    23.2 x 19.4 cm (9 1/8 x 7 5/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 65
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  19. La Buena Fama Durmiendo (The Good Reputation Sleeping) by Manuel Álvarez Bravo, 1938, Gelatin silver print, printed later, offered Nov 2017
    La Buena Fama Durmiendo (The Good Reputation Sleeping), 1938
    Photograph
    18.3 x 24.5 cm (7 1/4 x 9 5/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 62
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  20. Frida Kahlo con Globo by Manuel Álvarez Bravo, gelatin silver print, sold Oct 2017
    Frida Kahlo con Globo
    Photograph
    8 h x 10 w in (20 x 25 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 193
    $3,750≈ £2,854≈ €3,163Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,500–View at Wright ↗
  21. El Ensueño (The Daydream), Mexico by Manuel Álvarez Bravo, 1931, Gelatin silver print, printed later, sold Oct 2017
    El Ensueño (The Daydream), Mexico, 1931
    Photograph
    9 1/2 x 7 3/8 in. (24.1 x 18.7 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 238
    $7,500≈ £5,666≈ €6,381Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–8,000View at Phillips ↗
  22. Los Agachados (The crouched ones) by Manuel Álvarez Bravo, 1934, Gelatin silver print, sold Oct 2017
    Los Agachados (The crouched ones), 1934
    Photograph
    3 x 3 1/4 in. (7.6 x 8.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 62
    $43,750≈ £33,054≈ €37,225Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–25,000View at Phillips ↗
  23. El Soñador by Manuel Álvarez Bravo, 1931, Silbergelatineabzug, vor 1971, sold May 2017
    El Soñador, 1931
    Photograph
    18,7 × 24,3 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 2002
    €3,125≈ $3,507≈ £2,730Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,000–1,500View at Grisebach ↗
  24. Retrato de lo Eterno (Portrait of the Eternal) by Manuel Álvarez Bravo, 1935, Gelatin silver print, sold Apr 2017
    Retrato de lo Eterno (Portrait of the Eternal), 1935
    Photograph
    9 1/2 x 7 3/8 in. (24.1 x 18.7 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 64
    $106,250≈ £85,417≈ €99,756Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $50,000–70,000View at Phillips ↗
  25. Figuras en el Castillo (Figures in a Castle) by Manuel Álvarez Bravo, 1920s, Gelatin silver print, printed later, sold Apr 2017
    Figuras en el Castillo (Figures in a Castle), 1920s
    Photograph
    9 3/8 x 7 in. (23.8 x 17.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 259
    $4,375≈ £3,517≈ €4,108Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  26. Parábola Óptica (Optical Parable), Mexico by Manuel Álvarez Bravo, 1931, Gelatin silver print, printed later, sold Apr 2017
    Parábola Óptica (Optical Parable), Mexico, 1931
    Photograph
    9 5/8 x 7 1/8 in. (24.4 x 18.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 258
    $4,375≈ £3,517≈ €4,108Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  27. Los Obstaculos (The Obstacles) by Manuel Álvarez Bravo, 1929, Gelatin silver print, sold Apr 2017
    Los Obstaculos (The Obstacles), 1929
    Photograph
    7 3/8 x 9 1/2 in. (18.6 x 24 cm )
    Phillips · · Lot 244
    $50,000≈ £40,196≈ €46,944Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $40,000–60,000View at Phillips ↗
  28. El Ensueño (The Daydream) by Manuel Álvarez Bravo, 1931, Gelatin silver print, printed later, sold Nov 2016
    El Ensueño (The Daydream), 1931
    Photograph
    24 x 18.7 cm (9 1/2 x 7 3/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 41
    £8,125≈ $10,139≈ €9,164Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  29. La Buena Fama Durmiendo (Good Reputation, Sleeping) by Manuel Álvarez Bravo, 1938, Gelatin silver print, printed later, sold Nov 2016
    La Buena Fama Durmiendo (Good Reputation, Sleeping), 1938
    Photograph
    18.3 x 24.4 cm (7 1/4 x 9 5/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 40
    £6,250≈ $7,799≈ €7,049Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  30. Frida Kahlo by Manuel Álvarez Bravo, 1930s, Gelatin silver print, printed later, sold Nov 2016
    Frida Kahlo, 1930s
    Photograph
    24 x 18.3 cm (9 1/2 x 7 1/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 38
    £6,875≈ $8,579≈ €7,754Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  31. La Buena Fama Durmiendo (Good Reputation, Sleeping) by Manuel Álvarez Bravo, 1939, Gelatin silver print, printed later, sold Oct 2016
    La Buena Fama Durmiendo (Good Reputation, Sleeping), 1939
    Photograph
    7 1/4 x 9 5/8 in. (18.4 x 24.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 169
    $10,625≈ £8,355≈ €9,477Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–8,000View at Phillips ↗
  32. Manuel Álvarez Bravo by Manuel Álvarez Bravo, New York: Acorn Editions Limited, 1979. Fifteen gelatin silver prints, sold Oct 2015
    Manuel Álvarez Bravo
    Photograph
    Each approximately 6 3/4 x 9 1/4 in. (17.1 x 23.5 cm) or the reverse.
    Phillips · · Lot 153
    $21,250≈ £13,909≈ €18,882Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
  33. Frida Kahlo at the Picasso Exhibition, Mexico City by Manuel Álvarez Bravo, 1944, Gelatin silver print, probably printed 1970s, offered Jan 2015
    Frida Kahlo at the Picasso Exhibition, Mexico City, 1944
    Photograph
    9 5/16 x 7 1/2in
    Bonhams · · Lot 3725
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $3,500–4,500View at Bonhams ↗
  34. Manuel Álvarez Bravo by Manuel Álvarez Bravo, New York: Acorn Editions Limited, 1979. Fifteen gelatin silver prints, offered Nov 2014
    Manuel Álvarez Bravo
    Photograph
    Each approximately 17.3 x 23.6 cm (6 3/4 x 9 1/4 in.) or the reverse.
    Phillips · · Lot 73
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
  35. Obrero en Huelga, Asesinado (Striking Worker, Assassinated) by Manuel Álvarez Bravo, 1934, Gelatin silver print, printed circa 1970s, sold Nov 2014
    Obrero en Huelga, Asesinado (Striking Worker, Assassinated), 1934
    Photograph
    19.1 x 24.5 cm (7 1/2 x 9 5/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 120
    £3,250≈ $5,088≈ €4,065Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £2,500–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  36. Giving Hand by Manuel Álvarez Bravo, 1940s, Gelatin silver print, printed later, offered Oct 2014
    Giving Hand, 1940s
    Photograph
    7 x 4 3/4 in. (17.8 x 12.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 196
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $15,000–25,000View at Phillips ↗
  37. Tentaciones En Casa De Antonio (Temptations at Antonio’s house) by Manuel Álvarez Bravo, 1970, Gelatin silver print, printed no later than 1981, offered Oct 2014
    Tentaciones En Casa De Antonio (Temptations at Antonio’s house), 1970
    Photograph
    9 1/4 x 7 1/4 in. (23.5 x 18.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 33
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $3,000–4,000View at Phillips ↗
  38. Parábola Óptica (Optic Parable), Mexico by Manuel Álvarez Bravo, 1931, Gelatin silver print, printed 1971, sold Oct 2014
    Parábola Óptica (Optic Parable), Mexico, 1931
    Photograph
    9 1/8 x 6 3/4 in. (23.2 x 17.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 32
    $8,125≈ £5,017≈ €6,447Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  39. La Buena Fama Durmiendo (Good Reputation, Sleeping) by Manuel Álvarez Bravo, 1939, Gelatin silver print, printed 1971, sold Oct 2014
    La Buena Fama Durmiendo (Good Reputation, Sleeping), 1939
    Photograph
    6 3/4 x 9 1/8 in. (17.1 x 23.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 31
    $17,500≈ £10,806≈ €13,886Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  40. Fin de Tianguis, Yalalag (End of Market Day) by Manuel Álvarez Bravo, 1931, Gelatin silver print, sold Jul 2014
    Fin de Tianguis, Yalalag (End of Market Day), 1931
    Photograph
    9 1/2 x 7 1/2in
    Bonhams · · Lot 2115
    $688≈ £403≈ €509Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–900View at Bonhams ↗
  41. Retrato de lo Eterno (Portrait of the Eternal), Mexico by Manuel Álvarez Bravo, 1935, Gelatin silver print, printed later, sold Apr 2014
    Retrato de lo Eterno (Portrait of the Eternal), Mexico, 1935
    Photograph
    9 1/4 x 7 1/4 in. (23.5 x 18.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 26
    $4,375≈ £2,631≈ €3,173Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  42. Señor de Papantla (Man from Papantla) by Manuel Álvarez Bravo, 1934, Gelatin silver print, printed later, sold Apr 2014
    Señor de Papantla (Man from Papantla), 1934
    Photograph · ed. 85/100
    9 1/4 x 7 1/8 in. (23.5 x 18.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 25
    $3,125≈ £1,879≈ €2,266Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  43. Mexico, by Manuel Álvarez Bravo, 1938, silver gelatin print, sold Dec 2013
    Mexico,, 1938
    Photograph
    24.2 x 17.3cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 55
    A$2,400≈ $2,146≈ £1,314≈ €1,563Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,500–2,500View at Leonard Joel ↗
  44. Manuel Álvarez Bravo by Manuel Álvarez Bravo, Geneva: Acorn Editions Limited, 1977. Fifteen gelatin silver prints, sold Oct 2013
    Manuel Álvarez Bravo
    Photograph · ed. 97/100
    Each approximately 7 1/2 x 9 1/4 in. (19.1 x 23.5 cm) or the reverse.
    Phillips · · Lot 253
    $27,500≈ £16,931≈ €20,289Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $18,000–22,000View at Phillips ↗
  45. La hija de los danzantes (Daughter of the Dancers), Cholula, Puebla by Manuel Álvarez Bravo, 1933, Gelatin silver print, printed later, sold Oct 2013
    La hija de los danzantes (Daughter of the Dancers), Cholula, Puebla, 1933
    Photograph
    9 1/8 x 6 3/8 in. (23.2 x 16.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 252
    $6,000≈ £3,694≈ €4,427Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  46. La buena fama durmiendo (The good reputation sleeping) by Manuel Álvarez Bravo, 1939, Gelatin silver print, printed later, sold Oct 2013
    La buena fama durmiendo (The good reputation sleeping), 1939
    Photograph
    9 3/4 x 13 in. (24.8 x 33 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 147
    $8,125≈ £5,002≈ €5,995Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–9,000View at Phillips ↗
  47. El ensueño (Daydreaming), Mexico by Manuel Álvarez Bravo, 1931, Gelatin silver print, printed later, sold Oct 2013
    El ensueño (Daydreaming), Mexico, 1931
    Photograph
    9 5/8 x 7 1/2 in. (24.4 x 19.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 146
    $9,375≈ £5,772≈ €6,917Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  48. Parábola Óptica (Optic parable), Mexico by Manuel Álvarez Bravo, 1931, Platinum print, printed 1980s, sold Oct 2013
    Parábola Óptica (Optic parable), Mexico, 1931
    Photograph
    9 5/8 x 7 1/2 in. (24.4 x 19.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 145
    $9,375≈ £5,772≈ €6,917Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  49. Señor de Papantla, Veracruz by Manuel Álvarez Bravo, 1934-35, Gelatin silver print, sold Jun 2013
    Señor de Papantla, Veracruz, 1934-35
    Photograph
    13 1/4 x 9 3/8in
    Bonhams · · Lot 5123
    $2,000≈ £1,314≈ €1,534Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Bonhams ↗
  50. Paisaje y Galope by Manuel Álvarez Bravo, 1932, Gelatin silver print, offered Jun 2013
    Paisaje y Galope, 1932
    Photograph
    7 1/2 x 10in
    Bonhams · · Lot 5122
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,500–2,000View at Bonhams ↗

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