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Pieter Hugo Photographs: Value & Auction Prices

b. 1976

Of the 89 lots by Pieter Hugo (photographs) recorded at auction between 2012 and 2026, 66 found a buyer (74%). Half of the priced sales fell between $6.4kSign up free to see and $25kSign up free to see, with a median of $12.7kSign up free to see. The auction record in our data is Jatto with Mainasara, Ogere-Remo, Nigeria from Hyena and Other Men, sold at Phillips in October 2015 for $68.8kSign up free to see. The houses with the most results are Phillips (46), Strauss & Co (34) and Lempertz (4).

$68,750≈ £44,999≈ €61,089Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumJatto with Mainasara, Ogere-Remo, Nigeria from Hyena and Other MenPhillips89auction results2012–2026years recorded74%sold$12.7kSign up free to seemedian price

Pieter Hugo photographs: key figures

Auction results
89
Sold rate
74%
Active at auction
2012–2026
Median price
$12.7kSign up free to see
Record price
$68.8kSign up free to see Jatto with Mainasara, Ogere-Remo, Nigeria from Hyena and Other Men, Phillips, Oct 2015

Top auction houses: Phillips (46), Strauss & Co (34), Lempertz (4)

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  1. Mallam Mantari Lamal with Mainasara, Abuja, Nigeria by Pieter Hugo, archival pigment ink on cotton rag paper, sold May 2021
    Mallam Mantari Lamal with Mainasara, Abuja, Nigeria
    Photograph · Other support
    image size: 51 by 51cm; 88 by 88,5 by 1,5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 129
    ZAR 159,320≈ $11,398≈ £8,020≈ €9,326Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 90,000–120,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  2. Mohammed Rabiu with Jamis, Ibusa, Nigeria by Pieter Hugo, 2007, Chromogenic print, offered Dec 2020
    Mohammed Rabiu with Jamis, Ibusa, Nigeria, 2007
    Photograph · ed. AP
    100 x 99 cm (mat opening)
    Lempertz · · Lot 597
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €18,000–20,000View at Lempertz ↗
  3. Mallam Mantari Lamal with Mainasara, Nigeria from The Hyena and Other Men by Pieter Hugo, 2005, Chromogenic print, flush-mounted, offered Sep 2020
    Mallam Mantari Lamal with Mainasara, Nigeria from The Hyena and Other Men, 2005
    Photograph · ed. 2/7
    152 x 152 cm (59 7/8 x 59 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 66
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  4. Aissah Salifu, Agbogbloshie Market, Accra, Ghana from Permanent Error by Pieter Hugo, 2010, Digital chromogenic print, sold Jul 2020
    Aissah Salifu, Agbogbloshie Market, Accra, Ghana from Permanent Error, 2010
    Photograph · ed. 8/10
    32 x 32 in. (81.3 x 81.3 cm) Overall 39 3/8 x 39 3/8 x 2 1/4 in. (100 x 100 x 5.7 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 205
    $16,250≈ £12,901≈ €14,344Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  5. Julia Clark, Cape Town, 2001 by Pieter Hugo, 2009, C-print, offered Feb 2020
    Julia Clark, Cape Town, 2001, 2009
    Photograph · ed. 1/3
    image size: 96 by 120cm; sheet size: 122 by 146cm; 128 by 151 by 5,5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 47
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 100,000–150,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  6. Mohammed Rabiu with Jamis, Ibusa, Nigeria by Pieter Hugo, 2007, Chromogenic print, offered Nov 2019
    Mohammed Rabiu with Jamis, Ibusa, Nigeria, 2007
    Photograph · ed. AP
    100 x 99 cm (mat opening)
    Lempertz · · Lot 27
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €20,000–30,000View at Lempertz ↗
  7. Green Point Common, Cape Town from Kin by Pieter Hugo, 2013, Chromogenic print, flush-mounted, sold Oct 2019
    Green Point Common, Cape Town from Kin, 2013
    Photograph
    Image: 82.3 x 109.8 cm (32 3/8 x 43 1/4 in.) Frame: 88.3 x 115.8 cm (34 3/4 x 45 5/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 13
    £23,750≈ $30,462≈ €27,426Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £18,000–22,000View at Phillips ↗
  8. Pieter and Maryna Vermeulen with Timana Phosiwa by Pieter Hugo, 2006, C-Print, sold Oct 2019
    Pieter and Maryna Vermeulen with Timana Phosiwa, 2006
    Photograph
    120 x 96cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 450
    €6,396≈ $6,988≈ £5,691Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €600–View at Van Ham ↗
  9. Dayaba Usman with the monkey Clear, Nigeria from The Hyena and Other Men by Pieter Hugo, 2005, Chromogenic print, offered Oct 2019
    Dayaba Usman with the monkey Clear, Nigeria from The Hyena and Other Men, 2005
    Photograph · ed. 7/7
    60 x 60 in. (152.4 x 152.4 cm) Overall 70 1/4 x 70 1/4 in. (178.4 x 178.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 212
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $30,000–50,000View at Phillips ↗
  10. Obechukwu Nwoye, Enugu, Nigeria from Nollywood by Pieter Hugo, 2008, Chromogenic print, offered Oct 2019
    Obechukwu Nwoye, Enugu, Nigeria from Nollywood, 2008
    Photograph · ed. 8/9
    40 x 40 in. (101.6 x 101.6 cm) Overall 45 1/4 x 45 1/4 in. (114.9 x 114.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 211
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  11. Naasra Yeti, Agbogbloshie Market, Accra, Ghana from Permanent Error by Pieter Hugo, 2009, Chromogenic print, offered Oct 2019
    Naasra Yeti, Agbogbloshie Market, Accra, Ghana from Permanent Error, 2009
    Photograph · ed. 3/3
    60 x 60 in. (152.4 x 152.4 cm) Overall 70 1/4 x 70 1/4 in. (178.4 x 178.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 210
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  12. Mummy Ahmadu and Mallam Mantari Lamal with Mainasara, Abuja, Nigeria from The Hyena and Other Men by Pieter Hugo, 2005, Chromogenic print, sold Oct 2019
    Mummy Ahmadu and Mallam Mantari Lamal with Mainasara, Abuja, Nigeria from The Hyena and Other Men, 2005
    Photograph · ed. AP
    60 x 60 in. (152.4 x 152.4 cm) Overall 70 1/4 x 70 1/4 in. (178.4 x 178.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 208
    $37,500≈ £30,610≈ €34,410Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–50,000View at Phillips ↗
  13. John Addai (from 'The Wild Honey Collectors, Techiman District, Ghana' series) by Pieter Hugo, archival pigment ink on cotton rag paper, sold Feb 2019
    John Addai (from 'The Wild Honey Collectors, Techiman District, Ghana' series)
    Photograph · Other support
    image size: 81,5 by 81,5cm
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 75
    ZAR 102,420≈ $7,252≈ £5,664≈ €6,441Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 90,000–120,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  14. Jatto with Mainasara, Ogere-Remo, Nigeria from The Hyena & Other Men by Pieter Hugo, 2007, Chromogenic print, flush-mounted, sold Nov 2018
    Jatto with Mainasara, Ogere-Remo, Nigeria from The Hyena & Other Men, 2007
    Photograph · ed. 2/5
    Image: 152 x 152 cm (59 7/8 x 59 7/8 in.) Frame: 181 x 181 cm (71 1/4 x 71 1/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 33
    £32,500≈ $41,993≈ €36,859Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £25,000–35,000View at Phillips ↗
  15. Abdulai Yahaya, Agbogbloshie Market, Accra, Ghana by Pieter Hugo, 2010, Chromogenic print, sold Oct 2018
    Abdulai Yahaya, Agbogbloshie Market, Accra, Ghana, 2010
    Photograph · ed. 3/10
    32 x 32 in. (81.3 x 81.3 cm) Overall 39 1/2 x 39 1/2 in. (100.3 x 100.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 279
    $15,000≈ £11,552≈ €13,041Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  16. Aissah Salifu, Agbogbloshie Market, Accra, Ghana from Permanent Error by Pieter Hugo, 2010, Chromogenic print, flush-mounted, sold May 2018
    Aissah Salifu, Agbogbloshie Market, Accra, Ghana from Permanent Error, 2010
    Photograph · ed. 7/10
    Image: 81.6 x 81.6 cm (32 1/8 x 32 1/8 in.) Frame: 104 x 104 cm (40 7/8 x 40 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 113
    £13,750≈ $18,550≈ €15,746Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  17. Al Hasan Abukari, Agbogbloshie Market, Accra, Ghana from Permanent Error by Pieter Hugo, 2009, Chromogenic print, flush-mounted, sold May 2018
    Al Hasan Abukari, Agbogbloshie Market, Accra, Ghana from Permanent Error, 2009
    Photograph · ed. 2/10
    Image: 82 x 82 cm (32 1/4 x 32 1/4 in.) Frame: 101 x 101 cm (39 3/4 x 39 3/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 112
    £12,500≈ $16,864≈ €14,314Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  18. John Mark. Asaba, Nigeria from Nollywood series by Pieter Hugo, 2008, chromogenic print, sold May 2018
    John Mark. Asaba, Nigeria from Nollywood series, 2008
    Photograph · ed. 1/5
    image 60 x 60 in. (152.4 x 152.4 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 387
    $8,750≈ £6,469≈ €7,367Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  19. Mummy Ahmadu and Mallam Mantari Lamal with Mainasara, Abuja, Nigeria by Pieter Hugo, 2005, Chromogenic print, sold Oct 2017
    Mummy Ahmadu and Mallam Mantari Lamal with Mainasara, Abuja, Nigeria, 2005
    Photograph · ed. AP
    39 1/4 x 38 1/4 in. (99.7 x 97.2 cm) Overall 46 x 45 1/4 in. (116.8 x 114.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 349
    $25,000≈ £18,888≈ €21,271Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  20. Emeka Onu, Enugu, Nigeria from Nollywood by Pieter Hugo, 2008, Chromogenic print, sold Nov 2016
    Emeka Onu, Enugu, Nigeria from Nollywood, 2008
    Photograph · ed. 2/9
    Image: 102 x 102 cm (40 1/8 x 40 1/8 in.) Frame: 113.5 x 113.5 cm (44 5/8 x 44 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 118
    £8,750≈ $10,919≈ €9,869Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £7,000–9,000View at Phillips ↗
  21. David Akore, Agbogbloshie Market, Accra, Ghana from Permanent Error by Pieter Hugo, 2010, Chromogenic print, sold Nov 2016
    David Akore, Agbogbloshie Market, Accra, Ghana from Permanent Error, 2010
    Photograph · ed. 1/10
    Image: 82 x 82 cm (32 1/4 x 32 1/4 in.) Frame: 103 x 103 cm (40 1/2 x 40 1/2 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 12
    £20,000≈ $24,958≈ €22,558Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  22. Escort Kama, Enugu, Nigeria from Nollywood by Pieter Hugo, 2008, Chromogenic print, sold Nov 2016
    Escort Kama, Enugu, Nigeria from Nollywood, 2008
    Photograph · ed. 2/9
    Image: 102 x 102 cm (40 1/8 x 40 1/8 in.) Frame: 113.5 x 114 cm (44 5/8 x 44 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 11
    £10,000≈ $12,479≈ €11,279Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £7,000–9,000View at Phillips ↗
  23. Animal Handler with Ajusco, Lagos, Nigeria, 2007 by Pieter Hugo, C-print mounted on plexiglass, sold May 2016
    Animal Handler with Ajusco, Lagos, Nigeria, 2007
    Photograph · Other support
    image size: 100 by 100cm
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 343
    ZAR 125,048≈ $8,006≈ £5,528≈ €7,138Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 70,000–100,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  24. Mallam Galadima Ahmadu with Jamis, Nigeria from The Hyena Men by Pieter Hugo, 2005, Chromogenic print, sold Apr 2016
    Mallam Galadima Ahmadu with Jamis, Nigeria from The Hyena Men, 2005
    Photograph · ed. 4/5
    39 1/4 x 39 1/4 in. (99.7 x 99.7 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 118
    $37,500≈ £26,275≈ €32,953Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $18,000–22,000View at Phillips ↗
  25. Escort Kama, Enugu, Nigeria from Nollywood by Pieter Hugo, 2008, Chromogenic print, sold Apr 2016
    Escort Kama, Enugu, Nigeria from Nollywood, 2008
    Photograph · ed. AP
    60 x 60 in. (152.4 x 152.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 117
    $25,000≈ £17,517≈ €21,968Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
  26. Mohammed Rabiu with Jamis, Asaba, Nigeria from The Hyena Men II by Pieter Hugo, 2007, Chromogenic print, sold Apr 2016
    Mohammed Rabiu with Jamis, Asaba, Nigeria from The Hyena Men II, 2007
    Photograph · ed. 4/5
    60 x 60 in. (152.4 x 152.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 115
    $37,500≈ £26,275≈ €32,953Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–50,000View at Phillips ↗
  27. Aissah Salifu, Agbogbloshie Market, Accra, Ghana from Permanent Error by Pieter Hugo, 2010, Digital chromogenic print, sold Oct 2015
    Aissah Salifu, Agbogbloshie Market, Accra, Ghana from Permanent Error, 2010
    Photograph · ed. 10/10
    32 x 32 in. (81.3 x 81.3 cm) Overall 39 3/8 x 39 3/8 x 2 1/4 in. (100 x 100 x 5.7 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 30
    $18,750≈ £12,273≈ €16,661Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–25,000View at Phillips ↗
  28. Jatto with Mainasara, Ogere-Remo, Nigeria from Hyena and Other Men by Pieter Hugo, 2007, Digital chromogenic print, sold Oct 2015
    Jatto with Mainasara, Ogere-Remo, Nigeria from Hyena and Other Men, 2007
    Photograph · ed. 4/5
    59 x 59 3/4 in. (149.9 x 151.8 cm) Overall 71 x 71 1/4 x 2 3/8 in. (180.3 x 181 x 6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 29
    $68,750≈ £44,999≈ €61,089Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–50,000View at Phillips ↗
  29. Mallam Mantari Lamal with Mainasara, Nigeria from The Hyena and Other Men by Pieter Hugo, 2005, Chromogenic print, flush-mounted, sold May 2015
    Mallam Mantari Lamal with Mainasara, Nigeria from The Hyena and Other Men, 2005
    Photograph · ed. AP
    152 x 152 cm (59 7/8 x 59 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 41
    £43,750≈ $68,609≈ €61,626Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £25,000–35,000View at Phillips ↗
  30. Abdullahi Mohammed with Mainasara, Ogere-Remo, Nigeria from The Hyena Men II by Pieter Hugo, 2007, Digital chromogenic print, sold Apr 2015
    Abdullahi Mohammed with Mainasara, Ogere-Remo, Nigeria from The Hyena Men II, 2007
    Photograph · ed. 8/9
    39 1/4 x 39 1/4 in. (99.7 x 99.7 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 214
    $40,000≈ £27,022≈ €36,934Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
  31. Mallam Galadima Ahamadu with Jamis, Nigeria from The Hyena and Other Men by Pieter Hugo, 2005, Digital chromogenic print, sold Oct 2014
    Mallam Galadima Ahamadu with Jamis, Nigeria from The Hyena and Other Men, 2005
    Photograph · ed. 3/7
    58 1/2 x 59 in. (148.6 x 149.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 313
    $32,500≈ £20,068≈ €25,788Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $25,000–35,000View at Phillips ↗
  32. Mallam Galadima Ahmadu with Jamis, Nigeria from ‘Gadawan Kura’ – The Hyena Men II by Pieter Hugo, 2005, Chromogenic print, flush-mounted, sold Apr 2014
    Mallam Galadima Ahmadu with Jamis, Nigeria from ‘Gadawan Kura’ – The Hyena Men II, 2005
    Photograph
    40 x 40 in. (101.6 x 101.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 117
    $23,750≈ £14,281≈ €17,223Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–25,000View at Phillips ↗
  33. Mallam Mantari Lamal with Mainasara, Abuja, Nigeria from ‘Gadawan Kura’ – The Hyena Men by Pieter Hugo, 2005, Archival pigment print, sold Nov 2013
    Mallam Mantari Lamal with Mainasara, Abuja, Nigeria from ‘Gadawan Kura’ – The Hyena Men, 2005
    Photograph · ed. 1/8
    51 x 51 cm (20 1/8 x 20 1/8 in)
    Phillips · · Lot 135
    £8,125≈ $13,050≈ €9,765Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  34. Abdullahi Mohammad with Mainasara, Lagos, Nigeria from ‘Gadawan Kura’ – The Hyena Men II by Pieter Hugo, 2007, Chromogenic print, flush-mounted, sold Oct 2013
    Abdullahi Mohammad with Mainasara, Lagos, Nigeria from ‘Gadawan Kura’ – The Hyena Men II, 2007
    Photograph · ed. 9/9
    39 3/8 x 39 3/8 in. (100 x 100 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 38
    $25,000≈ £15,392≈ €18,445Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–25,000View at Phillips ↗
  35. Mohamed Bah, Monrovia, Liberia from Boy Scouts, Monrovia, Liberia by Pieter Hugo, 2006, Archival pigment ink print, flush-mounted, sold Apr 2013
    Mohamed Bah, Monrovia, Liberia from Boy Scouts, Monrovia, Liberia, 2006
    Photograph · ed. 4/5
    32 x 32 in. (81.3 x 81.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 138
    $10,625≈ £7,008≈ €8,275Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  36. Abdullahi Mohammed with Mainasara, Ogere-Remo, Nigeria from 'Gadawan Kura' - The Hyena Men II by Pieter Hugo, 2007, Chromogenic print, flush-mounted, sold Apr 2013
    Abdullahi Mohammed with Mainasara, Ogere-Remo, Nigeria from 'Gadawan Kura' - The Hyena Men II, 2007
    Photograph · ed. 2/9
    39 x 39 in. (99.1 x 99.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 137
    $40,000≈ £26,383≈ €31,153Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  37. 8. David Akore, Agbogbloshie Market, Accra, Ghana from Permanent Error by Pieter Hugo, 2010, Chromogenic print, flush-mounted, sold Apr 2013
    8. David Akore, Agbogbloshie Market, Accra, Ghana from Permanent Error, 2010
    Photograph
    60 x 60 in. (152.4 x 152.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 31
    $26,250≈ £17,314≈ €20,444Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  38. Mallam Umaru Ahmadu with Amita, Abuja, Nigeria by Pieter Hugo, archival pigment ink on cotton rag paper, offered Nov 2012
    Mallam Umaru Ahmadu with Amita, Abuja, Nigeria
    Photograph · Other support
    sheet size: 112 by 110cm
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 221
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 100,000–150,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  39. Jatto with Mainasara, Ogere-Remo, Nigeria, aus „‘Gadawan Kura’ - The Hyena Men <br /> by Pieter Hugo, Series II, 2005-2007“.. 2007 C-Print, sold May 2012
    Jatto with Mainasara, Ogere-Remo, Nigeria, aus „‘Gadawan Kura’ - The Hyena Men <br />
    Photograph
    99 × 99 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 2169
    €14,640≈ $18,209≈ £11,679Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €12,000–15,000View at Grisebach ↗

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