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Max Dupain Photographs: Value & Auction Prices

1911–1992

Max Dupain photographs have appeared at auction 119 times in ArtSell’s records between 2008 and 2026; 96 sold, a sell-through rate of 81%. Half of the priced sales fell between $1.7kSign up free to see and $4.1kSign up free to see, with a median of $2.7kSign up free to see. The Sunbaker 1937 holds the top price on file: $58kSign up free to see at Menzies (November 2020). Sales were recorded mainly at Menzies (52), Smith & Singer (32) and Davidson Auctions (22).

A$79,773≈ $58,006≈ £43,818≈ €49,025Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumThe Sunbaker 1937Menzies119auction results2008–2026years recorded81%sold$2.7kSign up free to seemedian price

Max Dupain photographs: key figures

Auction results
119
Sold rate
81%
Active at auction
2008–2026
Median price
$2.7kSign up free to see
Record price
$58kSign up free to see The Sunbaker 1937, Menzies, Nov 2020

Top auction houses: Menzies (52), Smith & Singer (32), Davidson Auctions (22)

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  1. Nude at Cronulla c1930 by Max Dupain, c1930, silver gelatin photograph, sold Nov 2017
    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 ↗
  2. Meat Queue 1946, printed later by Max Dupain, 1946, silver gelatin photograph, sold Oct 2017
    Meat Queue 1946, printed later, 1946
    Photograph
    36.2 x 49.7 cm (image)
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 146
    A$4,880≈ $3,797≈ £2,883≈ €3,228Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$4,000–6,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  3. Bondi 1939 by Max Dupain, 1939, gelatin silver print, printed later, sold Nov 2016
    Bondi 1939, 1939
    Photograph
    36.5 x 37.8 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 75
    A$13,420≈ $9,954≈ £8,017≈ €9,389Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$6,000–8,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  4. At Newport 1952 by Max Dupain, 1952, gelatin silver print, printed later, sold Nov 2016
    At Newport 1952, 1952
    Photograph
    36 x 43.3 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 74
    A$13,420≈ $9,954≈ £8,017≈ €9,389Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$5,000–7,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  5. Sunbaker 1937 by Max Dupain, 1937, gelatin silver print, printed later, sold Nov 2016
    Sunbaker 1937, 1937
    Photograph
    47 x 54 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 73
    A$62,220≈ $46,149≈ £37,169≈ €43,529Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$40,000–60,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  6. Macquarie Place 1937 by Max Dupain, 1937, silver gelatin photograph, printed later, offered Apr 2016
    Macquarie Place 1937, 1937
    Photograph
    44.5 x 28.3 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 114
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$2,000–3,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  7. Off Beat 1940 by Max Dupain, 1940, silver gelatin photograph, printed later, offered Apr 2016
    Off Beat 1940, 1940
    Photograph
    39.5 x 44.7 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 113
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$2,000–3,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  8. Landscape Nude by Max Dupain, silver gelatin print [vintage], sold Dec 2015
    Landscape Nude
    Photograph
    32.0 x 44.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 156
    A$2,700≈ $1,970≈ £1,302≈ €1,800Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$3,000–5,000View at Menzies ↗
  9. Souvenir of Newport Beach 1955 by Max Dupain, 1955, silver gelatin photograph (6), offered Dec 2015
    Souvenir of Newport Beach 1955, 1955
    Photograph
    29.0 x 24.0 cm (each), 58.5 x 73.5 cm (overall)
    Menzies · · Lot 155
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$4,500–6,500View at Menzies ↗
  10. Sun Baker by Max Dupain, gelatin silver print, photograph taken in 1937, printed in the 1980s, sold Nov 2015
    Sun Baker
    Photograph
    470 x 525mm: image size
    Art+Object · · Lot 82
    NZ$28,140≈ $18,497≈ £12,250≈ €17,431Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Art+Object ↗
  11. Brave New World 1935 by Max Dupain, 1935, gelatin silver print, sold Oct 2015
    Brave New World 1935, 1935
    Photograph
    28 x 23.9 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 133
    A$10,980≈ $7,938≈ £5,177≈ €7,177Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$8,000–12,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  12. Sunset, Frenchs Forest 1940 by Max Dupain, 1940, gelatin silver print, offered Oct 2015
    Sunset, Frenchs Forest 1940, 1940
    Photograph
    29.8 x 37.7cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 132
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$8,000–12,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  13. Discobolus and the Machine 1935 by Max Dupain, 1935, silver gelatin print, offered Oct 2015
    Discobolus and the Machine 1935, 1935
    Photograph
    31.6 x 45.5cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 131
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$8,000–12,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  14. The Silos, Morning 1935 by Max Dupain, 1935, gelatin silver print, sold Oct 2015
    The Silos, Morning 1935, 1935
    Photograph
    26 x 19.8cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 130
    A$8,540≈ $6,174≈ £4,027≈ €5,582Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$8,000–12,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  15. Nude in Sunlight 1935 by Max Dupain, 1935, gelatin silver print, sold Oct 2015
    Nude in Sunlight 1935, 1935
    Photograph
    26.5 x 22.8cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 129
    A$10,980≈ $7,938≈ £5,177≈ €7,177Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$8,000–12,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  16. No. 1 Nude Composition 1934 by Max Dupain, 1934, gelatin silver print, offered Oct 2015
    No. 1 Nude Composition 1934, 1934
    Photograph
    30.4 x 24cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 128
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$8,000–12,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  17. Nude Close Up by Max Dupain, silver gelatin photograph, printed later, sold Jul 2015
    Nude Close Up
    Photograph
    50 x 35 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 95
    A$3,660≈ $2,697≈ £1,734≈ €2,482Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$3,000–5,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  18. Sunbaker 1937 by Max Dupain, 1937, silver gelatin photograph, printed later, sold Jul 2015
    Sunbaker 1937, 1937
    Photograph
    39.2 x 43.5 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 16
    A$20,740≈ $15,284≈ £9,827≈ €14,065Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$15,000–20,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  19. Surf Race Start (1940) by Max Dupain, 1940, silver gelatin photograph, printed later, sold Jul 2015
    Surf Race Start (1940), 1940
    Photograph
    36.8 x 38 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 15
    A$4,880≈ $3,596≈ £2,312≈ €3,309Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$3,000–5,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  20. The Office Worker's Dream (1950) by Max Dupain, 1950, silver gelatin photograph, printed later, sold Jul 2015
    The Office Worker's Dream (1950), 1950
    Photograph
    37.8 x 31.4 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 14
    A$5,490≈ $4,046≈ £2,601≈ €3,723Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$2,000–4,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  21. Maroubra Marches Past at Bondi (1950) by Max Dupain, 1950, silver gelatin photograph, printed later, sold Jul 2015
    Maroubra Marches Past at Bondi (1950), 1950
    Photograph
    29.5 x 42.2 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 13
    A$3,172≈ $2,338≈ £1,503≈ €2,151Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$2,000–4,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  22. Gilmore's Bookshop, Bond Street, Sydney 1936 by Max Dupain, 1936, silver gelatin photograph, printed later, sold Jul 2015
    Gilmore's Bookshop, Bond Street, Sydney 1936, 1936
    Photograph
    35.2 x 49 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 12
    A$3,660≈ $2,697≈ £1,734≈ €2,482Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$3,000–5,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  23. Martin Place at Night (1939) by Max Dupain, 1939, silver gelatin photograph, printed later, sold Jul 2015
    Martin Place at Night (1939), 1939
    Photograph
    49.5 x 39.5 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 11
    A$4,880≈ $3,596≈ £2,312≈ €3,309Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$3,000–5,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  24. York and Carrington Street - Twilight 1930 by Max Dupain, 1930, silver gelatin photograph, printed later, sold Jul 2015
    York and Carrington Street - Twilight 1930, 1930
    Photograph
    39.5 x 49.5 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 10
    A$3,660≈ $2,697≈ £1,734≈ €2,482Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$3,000–5,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  25. Steam at Central (1939) by Max Dupain, 1939, silver gelatin photograph, printed later, sold Jul 2015
    Steam at Central (1939), 1939
    Photograph
    38.4 x 39.5 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 9
    A$3,660≈ $2,697≈ £1,734≈ €2,482Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$3,000–5,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  26. Macquarie Place 1937 by Max Dupain, 1937, silver gelatin photograph, printed later, offered Jul 2015
    Macquarie Place 1937, 1937
    Photograph
    44.5 x 28.3 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 8
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$2,000–4,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  27. Off Beat 1940 by Max Dupain, 1940, silver gelatin photograph, printed later, offered Jul 2015
    Off Beat 1940, 1940
    Photograph
    39.5 x 44.7 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 7
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$3,000–5,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  28. Brave New World 1938 by Max Dupain, 1938, silver gelatin photograph, sold Jun 2015
    Brave New World 1938, 1938
    Photograph
    29.0 x 20.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 195
    A$1,718≈ $1,330≈ £846≈ €1,187Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,000–2,000View at Menzies ↗
  29. Jean at Newport 1937 by Max Dupain, 1937, silver gelatin photograph, sold Jun 2015
    Jean at Newport 1937, 1937
    Photograph
    36.0 x 30.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 193
    A$2,455≈ $1,900≈ £1,208≈ €1,696Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,800–2,500View at Menzies ↗
  30. The Little Nude 1938 by Max Dupain, 1938, silver gelatin photograph, sold Mar 2015
    The Little Nude 1938, 1938
    Photograph
    49.5 x 40.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 266
    A$5,155≈ $4,043≈ £2,716≈ €3,685Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$4,000–6,000View at Menzies ↗
  31. Arum Lilies 1939 by Max Dupain, 1939, silver gelatin photograph, offered Mar 2015
    Arum Lilies 1939, 1939
    Photograph
    51.0 x 37.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 265
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$3,000–5,000View at Menzies ↗
  32. Old Spit Bridge 1935 by Max Dupain, 1935, silver gelatin photograph, sold Mar 2015
    Old Spit Bridge 1935, 1935
    Photograph
    38.5 x 40.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 264
    A$3,436≈ $2,695≈ £1,810≈ €2,456Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$2,600–3,200View at Menzies ↗
  33. Brave New World 1935 by Max Dupain, 1935, silver gelatin photograph, sold Dec 2014
    Brave New World 1935, 1935
    Photograph
    35.0 x 25.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 244
    A$2,086≈ $1,722≈ £1,098≈ €1,385Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,200–1,800View at Menzies ↗
  34. The Jetty, Silver Beach 1952 by Max Dupain, 1952, silver gelatin photograph, sold Dec 2014
    The Jetty, Silver Beach 1952, 1952
    Photograph
    26.5 x 40.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 112
    A$3,191≈ $2,634≈ £1,680≈ €2,119Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,800–2,200View at Menzies ↗
  35. Dragonfly by Max Dupain, silver gelatin photograph, sold Sep 2014
    Dragonfly
    Photograph
    40.0 x 50.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 369
    A$1,350≈ $1,197≈ £730≈ €934Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,200–1,600View at Menzies ↗
  36. Line Up, Surf Carnival by Max Dupain, silver gelatin photograph, sold Sep 2014
    Line Up, Surf Carnival
    Photograph
    25.0 x 29.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 151
    A$1,964≈ $1,742≈ £1,063≈ €1,358Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,000–2,000View at Menzies ↗
  37. Life at the Spit 1952 by Max Dupain, 1952, silver gelatin photograph, sold Jul 2014
    Life at the Spit 1952, 1952
    Photograph
    47.0 x 37.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 143
    A$3,191≈ $3,012≈ £1,771≈ €2,236Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$2,000–3,000View at Menzies ↗
  38. Circular Quay from The Sydney Harbour Bridge 1938 by Max Dupain, 1938, silver gelatin photograph (printed at later date), sold Jul 2014
    Circular Quay from The Sydney Harbour Bridge 1938, 1938
    Photograph
    44.0 x 59.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 142
    A$2,455≈ $2,317≈ £1,363≈ €1,720Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$2,500–3,500View at Menzies ↗
  39. Harbour Crepuscule 1937 by Max Dupain, 1937, silver gelatin print, sold Jul 2014
    Harbour Crepuscule 1937, 1937
    Photograph
    31.5 x 48.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 141
    A$2,455≈ $2,317≈ £1,363≈ €1,720Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$2,500–3,500View at Menzies ↗
  40. Silos through Windscreen 1935 by Max Dupain, 1935, silver gelatin photograph, printed 1970s, sold Jul 2014
    Silos through Windscreen 1935, 1935
    Photograph
    24.0 x 25.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 8
    A$2,209≈ $2,085≈ £1,226≈ €1,548Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$2,000–3,000View at Menzies ↗
  41. Moira in Mirror c1951 by Max Dupain, c1951, silver gelatin photograph (printed 1970s), sold Jul 2014
    Moira in Mirror c1951, c1951
    Photograph
    44.5 x 38.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 6
    A$2,945≈ $2,780≈ £1,635≈ €2,063Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$3,000–4,000View at Menzies ↗
  42. Nude in Sunlight 1941 by Max Dupain, 1941, silver gelatin photograph (printed 1970s), sold Jul 2014
    Nude in Sunlight 1941, 1941
    Photograph
    49.0 x 36.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 5
    A$2,700≈ $2,549≈ £1,499≈ €1,892Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$3,000–4,000View at Menzies ↗
  43. BILL DOBELL 1942 by Max Dupain, 1942, gelatin silver photograph, silver gelatin print, sold Jun 2013
    BILL DOBELL 1942, 1942
    Photograph
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 117
    A$2,684≈ $2,540≈ £1,626≈ €1,899Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,200–1,800View at Smith & Singer ↗
  44. Lunchtime 1937 by Max Dupain, 1937, silver gelatin photograph, printed 1970s, sold May 2013
    Lunchtime 1937, 1937
    Photograph
    41.0 x 39.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 127
    A$3,927≈ $3,843≈ £2,536≈ €2,987Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$2,500–3,500View at Menzies ↗
  45. Blue Gum Forest, Grose Valley 1950 by Max Dupain, 1950, silver gelatin photograph, printed 1950s, sold May 2013
    Blue Gum Forest, Grose Valley 1950, 1950
    Photograph
    45.0 x 45.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 126
    A$3,436≈ $3,363≈ £2,219≈ €2,614Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$3,000–4,000View at Menzies ↗
  46. Silos through Windscreen 1935 by Max Dupain, 1935, silver gelatin photograph, printed 1970s, sold Dec 2012
    Silos through Windscreen 1935, 1935
    Photograph
    24.0 x 25.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 97
    A$3,068≈ $3,220≈ £1,999≈ €2,463Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$3,000–4,000View at Menzies ↗
  47. Birth of Venus 1930 by Max Dupain, 1930, silver gelatin photograph, printed 1970s, sold Dec 2012
    Birth of Venus 1930, 1930
    Photograph
    49.0 x 35.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 82
    A$2,455≈ $2,577≈ £1,599≈ €1,971Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$2,500–3,500View at Menzies ↗
  48. 1937 by Max Dupain, vintage silver gelatin photograph (7), offered Dec 2012
    1937
    Photograph
    (i) Harold Salvage with axe, 27.5 x 25.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 52
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$25,000–35,000View at Menzies ↗
  49. Little Girl in a Thunderstorm 1949 by Max Dupain, 1949, silver gelatin photograph, printed 1970s, sold Sep 2012
    Little Girl in a Thunderstorm 1949, 1949
    Photograph
    40.0 x 40.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 85
    A$3,068≈ $3,205≈ £1,990≈ €2,483Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$3,000–4,000View at Menzies ↗
  50. Meat Queue, Sydney 1946 by Max Dupain, 1946, silver gelatin photograph, printed 1970s, sold Sep 2012
    Meat Queue, Sydney 1946, 1946
    Photograph
    35.0 x 50.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 84
    A$7,977≈ $8,334≈ £5,174≈ €6,456Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$4,500–6,500View at Menzies ↗

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