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Max Dupain Photographs: Auction Prices

Australian · 1911–1992

ArtSell has recorded 118 auction results for Max Dupain photographs between 2008 and 2026, of which 95 sold (81% sell-through). Prices realised range from $276 to $58,006, with a median of $2,697 across 95 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). The highest recorded price is $58,006 for “The Sunbaker 1937” at Menzies in 2020.

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  1. Max Dupain, (i) Martin Place by Night 1939; (ii) (Martin Place), gelatin silver photograph (2)
    (i) Martin Place by Night 1939; (ii) (Martin Place)
    Photograph
    (i) 29.5 x 23.5 cm (image); 30.0 x 24.0 cm (sheet)
    Menzies · · Lot 93
    A$6,136≈ $4,453≈ £3,269≈ €3,783Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$5,000–7,000View at Menzies ↗
  2. Max Dupain, Sunbaker 1937 (printed 1970s), silver gelatin print on paper
    Sunbaker 1937 (printed 1970s)
    Photograph · Paper
    39 x 43 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 78
    A$56,455≈ $40,387≈ £29,985≈ €34,578Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$20,000–30,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  3. Max Dupain, Sunbaker,' 1937 (printed later), Silver Gelatin Photograph
    Sunbaker,' 1937 (printed later)
    Photograph
    37x45.5cm (image) 40.5x50.5cm (sheet)
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 46
    A$5,000≈ $3,256≈ £2,405≈ €2,790HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$4,000–7,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  4. Max Dupain, Sunbaker,' 1937 (printed later), Silver Gelatin Photograph
    Sunbaker,' 1937 (printed later)
    Photograph
    37x45.5cm (image) 40.5x50.5cm (sheet)
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 16
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$6,000–8,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  5. Max Dupain, Storm at Toowoon Bay, 1951, silver gelatin print
    Storm at Toowoon Bay, 1951
    Photograph
    39.5 x 39cm (image, reveal); 58.5 x 58cm (frame)
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 64
    A$2,000≈ $1,275≈ £961≈ €1,123Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$2,000–4,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  6. Max Dupain, Sunbaker, gelatin silver print (taken in 1937, printed in 1980s)
    Sunbaker
    Photograph
    470 x 525mm
    Art+Object · · Lot 15
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. NZ$35,000–55,000View at Art+Object ↗
  7. Max Dupain, Hands,' c.1939 (date of printing unknown), Silver Gelatin Photograph
    Hands,' c.1939 (date of printing unknown)
    Photograph
    38x37.5cm (image) 44x40.5cm (sheet)
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 113
    A$650≈ $417≈ £326≈ €394HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$700–1,100View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  8. Max Dupain, Rhythmic Form,' c.1935 (printed later), Silver Gelatin Photograph
    Rhythmic Form,' c.1935 (printed later)
    Photograph
    22.5x33cm (image) 25x37cm (sheet)
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 112
    A$1,200≈ $769≈ £602≈ €727HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$700–1,100View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  9. Max Dupain, Sunbaker,' 1937 (printed later), Silver Gelatin Photograph
    Sunbaker,' 1937 (printed later)
    Photograph
    37x45.5cm (image) 40.5x50.5cm (sheet)
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 111
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$8,000–12,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  10. Max Dupain, At Newport, 1952, silver gelatin print, ed. 26/90
    At Newport, 1952
    Photograph · ed. silver gelatin print, ed. 26/90
    36 x 42.5cm (image); 62.5 x 66.5cm (frame)
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 36
    A$3,200≈ $2,087≈ £1,638≈ €1,963Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$3,000–5,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  11. Max Dupain, Little Nude,' 1939 (printed later), Silver Gelatin Photograph
    Little Nude,' 1939 (printed later)
    Photograph
    44.5x35.5cm (image) 50.5x40.5cm (sheet)
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 252
    A$1,000≈ $674≈ £516≈ €617HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$1,000–2,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  12. Max Dupain, Rhythmic Form,' c.1935 (printed later), Silver Gelatin Photograph
    Rhythmic Form,' c.1935 (printed later)
    Photograph
    22.5x33cm (image) 25x37cm (sheet)
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 251
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$800–1,500View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  13. Max Dupain, Hands,' c.1939 (date of printing unknown), Silver Gelatin Photograph
    Hands,' c.1939 (date of printing unknown)
    Photograph
    38x37.5cm (image) 44x40.5cm (sheet)
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 250
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$800–1,500View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  14. Max Dupain, The Sunbaker, Culburra Beach, 1937, Gelatin silver print, printed later
    The Sunbaker, Culburra Beach, 1937
    Photograph
    15 3/8 x 16 3/4 in. (39.1 x 42.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 211
    $19,050≈ £14,559≈ €17,386Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–25,000View at Phillips ↗
  15. Max Dupain, Late Afternoon, Hyde Park, Sydney, 1937, Silver Gelatin Photograph
    Late Afternoon, Hyde Park, Sydney, 1937
    Photograph
    24x34cm (sight) 25x35cm (photo)
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 38
    A$2,750≈ $1,851≈ £1,404≈ €1,659HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$800–1,500View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  16. Max Dupain, (5), Portfolio of 5 reproduced photographs for Royal Blind Society, with 5 printed texts. Printed signatures
    (5)
    Photograph
    60x46cm (each print)
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 322
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$300–450View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  17. Max Dupain, Jean with Wire Mesh, 1937, silver gelatin print
    Jean with Wire Mesh, 1937
    Photograph
    47.5 x 34.5cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 19
    A$5,000≈ $3,311≈ £2,607≈ €3,049Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$4,000–6,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  18. Max Dupain, Kooralbyn Housing - Queensland (Architect-Harry Seidler), Silver Gelatin Photograph
    Kooralbyn Housing - Queensland (Architect-Harry Seidler)
    Photograph
    20x29cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 221
    A$800≈ $509≈ £418≈ €483HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$600–1,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  19. Max Dupain, Hélène Kirsova of the Ballets Russes, Gelatin Silver Photograph
    Hélène Kirsova of the Ballets Russes
    Photograph
    45.5x34.5cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 101
    A$600≈ $384≈ £301≈ €352HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$700–1,100View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  20. Max Dupain, Sunbaker, 1937, silver gelatin, printed c.1970s
    Sunbaker, 1937
    Photograph
    36.5 x 41.5cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 33
    A$28,000≈ $18,732≈ £14,709≈ €17,106Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$15,000–20,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  21. Max Dupain, Sunbaker (1937, printed 1970s), 1937, silver gelatin print on paper
    Sunbaker (1937, printed 1970s), 1937
    Photograph · Paper
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 88
    A$49,091≈ $32,880≈ £26,348≈ €29,986Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$40,000–60,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  22. Max Dupain, Hélène Kirsova of the Ballets Russes, Gelatin Silver Photograph
    Hélène Kirsova of the Ballets Russes
    Photograph
    45.5x34.5cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 301
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$800–1,500View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  23. Max Dupain, Portrait of Patrick White,' 1986 (printed 1987), Silver Gelatin Photograph
    Portrait of Patrick White,' 1986 (printed 1987)
    Photograph
    43x39cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 300
    A$2,000≈ $1,338≈ £1,093≈ €1,249HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$2,000–3,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  24. Max Dupain, Sydney Cove, 1967, silver gelatin photograph
    Sydney Cove, 1967
    Photograph
    36.5 x 46.5cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 59
    A$2,400≈ $1,606≈ £1,330≈ €1,535Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,500–2,500View at Leonard Joel ↗
  25. Max Dupain, Sydney from the Bridge Pylon c.1940s, printed, 1991, silver gelatin photograph
    Sydney from the Bridge Pylon c.1940s, printed, 1991
    Photograph
    35 x 49 cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 58
    A$1,400≈ $937≈ £776≈ €896Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,500–2,500View at Leonard Joel ↗
  26. Max Dupain, Storm at Toowoon Bay (1951, printed 1991), 1951, silver gelatin print on paper
    Storm at Toowoon Bay (1951, printed 1991), 1951
    Photograph · Paper
    39.5 x 39 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 66
    A$1,718≈ $1,186≈ £1,006≈ €1,194Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,000–1,500View at Smith & Singer ↗
  27. Max Dupain, Sunbaker (1937, printed later), 1937, gelatin silver print on paper
    Sunbaker (1937, printed later), 1937
    Photograph · Paper
    38 x 40 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 65
    A$49,091≈ $33,892≈ £28,756≈ €34,117Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$40,000–60,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  28. Max Dupain, Brooms for Sale, 1951, Silver Gelatin Photograph
    Brooms for Sale, 1951
    Photograph
    35.5x37.5cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 289
    A$1,500≈ $1,059≈ £842≈ €1,001HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$1,500–2,500View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  29. Max Dupain, Sunbaker (1937, printed later), 1937, silver gelatin print on paper
    Sunbaker (1937, printed later), 1937
    Photograph · Paper
    38 x 40 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 69
    A$61,364≈ $45,652≈ £35,079≈ €42,033Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$20,000–30,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  30. Max Dupain, Silos through Windscreen 1935, 1935, gelatin silver print, printed later
    Silos through Windscreen 1935, 1935
    Photograph
    24.0 x 25.7 cm (sheet)
    Menzies · · Lot 38
    A$5,155≈ $3,749≈ £2,736≈ €3,200Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$4,000–6,000View at Menzies ↗
  31. Max Dupain, The Silos, Morning 1933, 1933, gelatin silver print, printed later
    The Silos, Morning 1933, 1933
    Photograph
    31.3 x 24.8 cm (sheet)
    Menzies · · Lot 37
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$4,000–6,000View at Menzies ↗
  32. Max Dupain, Stair Rail 1975, 1975, gelatin silver print
    Stair Rail 1975, 1975
    Photograph
    38.3 x 29.5 cm (sheet)
    Menzies · · Lot 36
    A$5,155≈ $3,749≈ £2,736≈ €3,200Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$3,000–5,000View at Menzies ↗
  33. Max Dupain, Spontaneous Composition 1935, 1935, gelatin silver print, printed later
    Spontaneous Composition 1935, 1935
    Photograph
    37.5 x 40.0 cm (sheet)
    Menzies · · Lot 35
    A$9,818≈ $7,140≈ £5,210≈ €6,094Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$5,000–7,000View at Menzies ↗
  34. Max Dupain, Portrait of Boy in Sunlight 1936, 1936, gelatin silver print, printed later
    Portrait of Boy in Sunlight 1936, 1936
    Photograph
    46.5 x 40.0 cm (sheet)
    Menzies · · Lot 34
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$5,000–7,000View at Menzies ↗
  35. Max Dupain, Robert Emerson Curtis, GO Camouflage Operations, 1943, Silver Gelatin Photograph
    Robert Emerson Curtis, GO Camouflage Operations, 1943
    Photograph
    23.5x22cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 226B
    A$650≈ $504≈ £358≈ €416HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$400–700View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  36. Max Dupain, Jesus Saves, Silver Gelatin Photograph
    Jesus Saves
    Photograph
    29x36.5cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 226A
    A$850≈ $659≈ £468≈ €544HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$600–1,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  37. Max Dupain, Three Men at Work, 1940s, Silver Gelatin Photograph
    Three Men at Work, 1940s
    Photograph
    51.5x47cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 226
    A$1,400≈ $1,086≈ £771≈ €895HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$800–1,500View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  38. Max Dupain, Hudson Fysh,' c, 1950, Silver Gelatin Photograph
    Hudson Fysh,' c, 1950
    Photograph
    30.1x24cm (image)
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 256
    A$375≈ $276≈ £207≈ €231HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$200–400View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  39. Max Dupain, The Sunbaker 1937, 1937, silver gelatin photograph
    The Sunbaker 1937, 1937
    Photograph
    37.0 x 40.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 72
    A$79,773≈ $58,006≈ £43,818≈ €49,025Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$30,000–50,000View at Menzies ↗
  40. Max Dupain, At Newport 1952, 1952, gelatin silver print, printed later
    At Newport 1952, 1952
    Photograph
    40.4 x 45.5 cm (image)
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 89
    A$21,960≈ $15,056≈ £11,686≈ €13,556Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$10,000–15,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  41. Max Dupain, Sydney from Harbour Bridge Pylon 1938, 1938, gelatin silver print, printed later
    Sydney from Harbour Bridge Pylon 1938, 1938
    Photograph
    50.5 x 76.5 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 88
    A$4,880≈ $3,346≈ £2,597≈ €3,013Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$4,000–6,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  42. Max Dupain, Untitled - Jetty & Heron, 1976, Silver Gelatin Photograph
    Untitled - Jetty & Heron, 1976
    Photograph
    40x40cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 77
    A$550≈ $388≈ £311≈ €346HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$700–1,100View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  43. Max Dupain, Little Nude, Silver Gelatin Photograph
    Little Nude
    Photograph
    40x30.5cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 76
    A$1,800≈ $1,270≈ £1,019≈ €1,132HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$1,000–2,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  44. Max Dupain, Mother and Child, Cronulla, Silver Gelatin Photograph
    Mother and Child, Cronulla
    Photograph
    38x41.5cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 75
    A$1,400≈ $988≈ £792≈ €881HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$1,000–2,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  45. Max Dupain, Sunbaker 1937, 1937, gelatin silver print, printed later
    Sunbaker 1937, 1937
    Photograph
    38.3 x 39.8 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 81
    A$36,600≈ $26,154≈ £20,023≈ €23,192Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$30,000–40,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  46. Max Dupain, Magnolia, silver gelatin photograph
    Magnolia
    Photograph
    40 x 50cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 92
    A$1,400≈ $1,014≈ £772≈ €869Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$2,000–3,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  47. Max Dupain, Opera House in Construction - Stage 1 1963, 1963, silver gelatin photograph
    Opera House in Construction - Stage 1 1963, 1963
    Photograph
    41.5 x 39.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 113
    A$7,977≈ $5,918≈ £4,591≈ €5,105Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$3,000–4,000View at Menzies ↗
  48. Max Dupain, Tree Fern, silver gelatin print
    Tree Fern
    Photograph
    39 x 34cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 3026
    A$600≈ $455≈ £341≈ €387Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$700–900View at Leonard Joel ↗
  49. Max Dupain, Sunbaker 1937, 1937, silver gelatin photograph
    Sunbaker 1937, 1937
    Photograph
    37.0 x 42.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 59
    A$49,091≈ $37,171≈ £26,608≈ €30,548Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$20,000–30,000View at Menzies ↗
  50. Max Dupain, Nude at Cronulla c1930, c1930, silver gelatin photograph
    Nude at Cronulla c1930, c1930
    Photograph
    29.5 x 34.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 157
    A$3,989≈ $3,018≈ £2,241≈ €2,547Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$3,000–5,000View at Menzies ↗

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