Ming Smith Photographs: Auction Prices

b. 1947

ArtSell has recorded 3 auction results for Ming Smith photographs between 2025 and 2026, of which 2 sold (67% sell-through). Prices realised range from $1,152 to $2,176, with a median of $1,664 across 2 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). The highest recorded price is $2,176 for “MOMA” at Bonhams in 2026.

Record: MOMA — $2,176Sign up free to see

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  1. Ming Smith, MOMA, gelatin silver print and paper collage on paper board
    MOMA
    Photograph · Paper
    7 x 4 in (17.6 x 10.1 cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 157
    $2,176≈ £1,637≈ €1,912Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
  2. Ming Smith, James Baldwin, 1978, Gelatin silver print
    James Baldwin, 1978
    Photograph
    13 x 18 1/2 in. (33 x 47 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 338
    $1,152≈ £858≈ €984Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
  3. Ming Smith, James Baldwin, 1978, Gelatin silver print
    James Baldwin, 1978
    Photograph
    13 x 18 1/2 in. (33 x 47 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 127
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗

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