Martin Munkácsi Photographs: Auction Prices

American · 1896–1963

ArtSell has recorded 15 auction results for Martin Munkácsi photographs between 2004 and 2025, of which 13 sold (87% sell-through). Prices realised range from $834 to $45,380, with a median of $8,190 across 13 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). The highest recorded price is $45,380 for “Um-Sprung. Arlberger Skischule” at Grisebach in 2018.

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1. 
   Motorcycle Race Through Budapest, c. 1925

   Photograph

   10⅝ h x 12⅝ w in (27 x 32 cm)

   Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Mar 4, 2025 · Lot 215
   $2,540≈ £1,992≈ €2,406Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
2. 
   Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera, 1934

   Photograph

   13 1/4 x 10 5/8 in. (33.7 x 27 cm)

   Phillips · Apr 6, 2022 · Lot 225
   $30,240≈ £23,109≈ €27,685Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
3. 
   Die größte Tierhandlung der Welt, Alfeld (Leine), Um 1930

   Photograph

   26,8 × 29,9 cm

   Grisebach · Dec 1, 2021 · Lot 2047
   €3,750≈ $4,243≈ £3,187Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €4,000–6,000View at Grisebach ↗
4. 
   Tiger Act, Berlin, Scala, 1929

   Photograph

   13 3/8 x 10 5/8 in. (34 x 27 cm)

   Phillips · Oct 7, 2021 · Lot 158
   $8,190≈ £6,023≈ €7,084Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
5. 
   Spanish Dancers, Seville, Spain, circa 1930

   Photograph

   13 1/4 x 10 5/8 in. (33.7 x 27 cm)

   Phillips · Apr 8, 2021 · Lot 208
   $18,900≈ £13,736≈ €15,918Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–25,000View at Phillips ↗
6. 
   Tänzerinnen in Sevilla, 1930

   Photograph

   33,8 × 27,1 cm

   Grisebach · May 29, 2019 · Lot 2181
   €18,750≈ $20,918≈ £16,542Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €15,000–20,000View at Grisebach ↗
7. 
   Um-Sprung. Arlberger Skischule, 1930

   Photograph

   29 × 23,3 cm

   Grisebach · Oct 26, 2018 · Lot 2076
   €40,000≈ $45,380≈ £35,473Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €20,000–30,000View at Grisebach ↗
8. 
   Marlene Dietrich, circa 1935

   Photograph

   11 x 9 in. (27.9 x 22.9 cm)

   Phillips · Oct 3, 2017 · Lot 82
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
9. 
   Peignoir with Dove, 1936

   Photograph

   23,3 × 29 cm

   Grisebach · Jun 3, 2015 · Lot 2182
   €6,250≈ $6,959≈ £4,547Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €5,000–7,000View at Grisebach ↗
10. 
    Dance instructor Arthur Murray ballroom dancing with his wife Kathryn, 1936

    Photograph

    29.2 x 23.2 cm (11 1/2 x 9 1/8 in.)

    Phillips · May 8, 2014 · Lot 36
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
11. 
    Brasilien erstickt im Kaffee, 1932

    Photograph

    29,6 × 21,6 cm

    Grisebach · May 29, 2013 · Lot 2086
    €24,400≈ $31,603≈ £20,910Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €15,000–20,000View at Grisebach ↗
12. 
    LENI RIEFENSTAHL

    Photograph · ed. 12/40

    30.3 x 23.8 cm

    Lempertz · Dec 3, 2010 · Lot 736
    €780≈ $1,033≈ £661Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €800–View at Lempertz ↗
13. 
    HEALTHY BODIES, HARPER'S BAZAAR

    Photograph · ed. 12/40

    30.7 x 23 cm

    Lempertz · Dec 6, 2008 · Lot 152
    €780≈ $988≈ £676Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €800–1,000View at Lempertz ↗
14. 
    Leni Riefenstahl beim Skilaufen, 1930

    Photograph

    29,3 × 23,3 cm

    Grisebach · May 29, 2008 · Lot 1429
    €11,900≈ $18,506≈ £9,360Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €10,000–15,000View at Grisebach ↗
15. 
    Staatstreffen

    Photograph

    16,6 x 22,8 cm

    Lempertz · Oct 31, 2004 · Lot 200
    €655≈ $834≈ £455Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €700–View at Lempertz ↗

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