Richard Avedon Photographs: Auction Prices

American · 1923–2004

ArtSell has recorded 161 auction results for Richard Avedon photographs between 2002 and 2026, of which 132 sold (82% sell-through). Prices realised range from $274 to $962,467, with a median of $21,250 across 132 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). A further 8 lots offered at auction whose result the house did not publish are listed but not counted. The highest recorded price is $962,467 for “The Beatles Portfolio: John Lennon, Ringo Starr, George Harrison and Paul McCartney, London” at Phillips in 2022.

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  1. Richard Avedon, Brigitte Bardot, Hair by Alexandre', Paris 1959, 1959, Gelatin silver print, printed in the 1980s on double-weight semi-matte Agfa paper
    Brigitte Bardot, Hair by Alexandre', Paris 1959, 1959
    Photograph · Paper
    35.7 x 27.7 cm
    OstLicht Photo Auction · · Lot 176
    €2,400≈ $2,788≈ £2,080HammerSign up free to seeEst. €4,000–5,000View at OstLicht Photo Auction ↗
  2. Richard Avedon, Renée, The new Look of Dior', Place de la Concorde, Paris, August 1947, 1947, Gelatin silver print, printed in the 1980s on double-weight semi-matte paper
    Renée, The new Look of Dior', Place de la Concorde, Paris, August 1947, 1947
    Photograph · Paper
    35.5 x 27.7 cm
    OstLicht Photo Auction · · Lot 175
    €2,000≈ $2,323≈ £1,733HammerSign up free to seeEst. €3,000–3,600View at OstLicht Photo Auction ↗
  3. Sicily, Italy, #19, Boy in Tree, Noto, 1947
    Photograph · ed. 5/13
    image 6 x 6 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 11
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $5,000–7,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  4. Richard Avedon, The Family (A Work In Progress), 1976, Thirty-one gelatin silver prints
    The Family (A Work In Progress), 1976
    Photograph
    Varying dimensions from 6 x 4 3/4 in. (15.2 x 12.1 cm) to 11 3/4 x 9 1/4 in. (29.8 x 23.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 179
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $150,000–250,000View at Phillips ↗
  5. Richard Avedon, Judy Garland in Tramp Costume, 1951, Gelatin silver print; signed in ink on the image, flush-mounted to board
    Judy Garland in Tramp Costume, 1951
    Photograph · Board
    7 x 9 in. (17.8 x 22.9 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 206
    $1,920≈ £1,430≈ €1,643Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
  6. Richard Avedon, 'Georges Braque and his wife Augustine 1.27.59', 1959, Gelatin silver print; signed in the black image border with a stylus
    'Georges Braque and his wife Augustine 1.27.59', 1959
    Photograph · ed. 4/16
    6 1/8 x 6 1/8 in. (15.6 x 15.6 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 235
    $1,024≈ £763≈ €875Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,000View at Bonhams ↗
  7. Richard Avedon, Dovima with Elephants, 1955, Späterer Gelatinesilberabzug auf Agfa
    Dovima with Elephants, 1955
    Photograph
    25,5 x 20cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 246
    €52,800≈ $61,607≈ £46,283Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €30,000–View at Van Ham ↗
  8. Richard Avedon, Truman Capote, writer, New York City, 12-18-74, 1974, Gelatin silver print
    Truman Capote, writer, New York City, 12-18-74, 1974
    Photograph · ed. 9/50
    9 7/8 x 8 in. (25.1 x 20.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 272
    $4,515≈ £3,376≈ €3,889Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  9. Richard Avedon, John Martin, dancer, New York City, 3-20-75, 1975, Gelatin silver print
    John Martin, dancer, New York City, 3-20-75, 1975
    Photograph · ed. 14/50
    9 3/4 x 8 in. (24.8 x 20.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 271
    $4,128≈ £3,087≈ €3,555Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  10. Richard Avedon, The Vicomtesse Jacqueline de Ribes and Raymundo de Larrain, New York, New York, 5/16/61, 1961, Gelatin silver print, printed 1962
    The Vicomtesse Jacqueline de Ribes and Raymundo de Larrain, New York, New York, 5/16/61, 1961
    Photograph · ed. 10/13
    6 x 6 in. (15.2 x 15.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 124
    $25,800≈ £19,294≈ €22,220Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  11. Richard Avedon, Marlene Dietrich, Turban by Dior, The Ritz, Paris, August, 1955, Gelatin silver print from Avedon/Paris , printed 1978
    Marlene Dietrich, Turban by Dior, The Ritz, Paris, August, 1955
    Photograph · ed. 57/75
    17 3/8 x 14 in. (44.1 x 35.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 121
    $12,900≈ £9,647≈ €11,110Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  12. Richard Avedon, Audrey Hepburn with Sean, 1960, Gelatinesilberabzug
    Audrey Hepburn with Sean, 1960
    Photograph
    18,5 x 24,5cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 49
    €660≈ $764≈ £563Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €500–View at Van Ham ↗
  13. Richard Avedon, Auktion 104, Los 21, 1970, Gelatinesilberabzug von 1981
    Auktion 104, Los 21, 1970
    Photograph
    Van Ham · · Lot 21
    €9,240≈ $10,484≈ £8,009Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €7,000–View at Van Ham ↗
  14. Richard Avedon, 'Georges Braque and his wife Augustine 1.27.59', 1959, Gelatin silver print; signed in the black image border with a stylus
    'Georges Braque and his wife Augustine 1.27.59', 1959
    Photograph · ed. 4/16
    6 1/8 x 6 1/8 in. (15.6 x 15.6 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 18
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $5,000–7,000View at Bonhams ↗
  15. Richard Avedon, Robert Frank, photographer, Mabou Mines, Nova Scotia, 7-17-75, 1975, Gelatin silver print
    Robert Frank, photographer, Mabou Mines, Nova Scotia, 7-17-75, 1975
    Photograph · ed. 14/50
    9 3/4 x 7 5/8 in. (24.8 x 19.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 85
    $6,350≈ £4,905≈ €5,878Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–8,000View at Phillips ↗
  16. Richard Avedon, Avedon/Paris, 1947-1957, New York: Self-published, 1978. Eleven gelatin silver prints, printed on the occasion of the retrospective exhibition, Avedon: Photographs 1947-1977 at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, 13 September - 5 November 1978
    Avedon/Paris, 1947-1957
    Photograph · ed. 27/75
    Each approximately 17 5/8 x 14 in. (44.8 x 35.6 cm) or the reverse
    Phillips · · Lot 47
    $215,900≈ £166,783≈ €199,852Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $150,000–200,000View at Phillips ↗
  17. Richard Avedon, Richard Avedon: Made in France, 1956, San Francisco: Fraenkel Gallery, 2001. Accompanied by a gelatin silver print, Suzy Parker and Gardner McKay, Dress by Balmain, Café des Beaux-Arts, Paris, 1956
    Richard Avedon: Made in France, 1956
    Photograph · ed. 93/100
    Print 10 x 7 3/4 in. (25.4 x 19.7 cm) Book 14 3/4 x 11 1/8 x 1/2 in. (37.5 x 28.3 x 1.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 46
    $30,480≈ £23,546≈ €28,214Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  18. Elise Daniels with Street Performers, 1948
    Photograph · ed. 30/75
    image/ sheet 14-1/4 x 18 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 12
    $10,000≈ £7,908≈ €9,513HammerSign up free to seeEst. $12,000–18,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  19. Richard Avedon, Avedon/Paris, New York: Self-published, 1978. Eleven gelatin silver prints, printed on the occasion of the retrospective exhibition, Avedon: Photographs 1947-1977 at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, 13 September - 5 November 1978
    Avedon/Paris
    Photograph · ed. 2/75
    Each approximately 36.2 x 45.5 cm (14 1/4 x 17 7/8 in.) or the reverse.
    Phillips · · Lot 36
    £177,800≈ $224,739≈ €213,509Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £120,000–180,000View at Phillips ↗
  20. Richard Avedon, Stephanie Seymour, model, New York City, May 9, 1992, Gelatin silver print
    Stephanie Seymour, model, New York City, May 9, 1992
    Photograph · ed. 7/25
    57.5 x 46 cm (22 5/8 x 18 1/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 35
    £69,850≈ $88,290≈ €83,878Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £30,000–50,000View at Phillips ↗
  21. Richard Avedon, The Chicago Seven, 1969, Gelatin silver print triptych, hinged and mounted as one panorama, printed 1975
    The Chicago Seven, 1969
    Photograph · ed. 13/50
    Each: 25 x 20 cm (9 7/8 x 7 7/8 in.) Overall: 25 x 60 cm (9 7/8 x 23 5/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 28
    £10,160≈ $12,842≈ €12,200Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  22. Richard Avedon, Marilyn Monroe, actress, New York City, 5-6-57, 1957, Gelatin silver print, printed 1980
    Marilyn Monroe, actress, New York City, 5-6-57, 1957
    Photograph · ed. 4/25
    33 x 27.1 cm (12 7/8 x 10 5/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 8
    £58,420≈ $73,843≈ €70,153Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £50,000–70,000View at Phillips ↗
  23. Richard Avedon, Igor Stravinsky, composer, New York City, 11-2-69, 1969, Gelatin silver print triptych, printed 1975
    Igor Stravinsky, composer, New York City, 11-2-69, 1969
    Photograph · ed. 19/50
    9 5/8 x 23 5/8 in. (24.4 x 60 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 275
    $8,890≈ £6,794≈ €8,114Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–9,000View at Phillips ↗
  24. Richard Avedon, Elise Daniels with Street Performers, Suit by Balenciaga, Le Marais, Paris, August, 1948, Gelatin silver print from Avedon/Paris , printed 1978
    Elise Daniels with Street Performers, Suit by Balenciaga, Le Marais, Paris, August, 1948
    Photograph · ed. 40/75
    14 1/8 x 17 1/4 in. (35.9 x 43.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 206
    $15,240≈ £11,647≈ €13,909Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
  25. Richard Avedon, Jean Shrimpton, Evening Dress by Cardin, Paris studio, January, 1970, Gelatin silver print, printed 1981
    Jean Shrimpton, Evening Dress by Cardin, Paris studio, January, 1970
    Photograph · ed. 11/50
    23 3/8 x 19 1/2 in. (59.4 x 49.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 205
    $22,860≈ £17,470≈ €20,863Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  26. Richard Avedon, Noto, Sicily, 7.14.47, 1947, Gelatin silver print
    Noto, Sicily, 7.14.47, 1947
    Photograph · ed. 4/13
    6 1/8 x 6 1/8 in. (15.6 x 15.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 204
    $9,525≈ £7,279≈ €8,693Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  27. Richard Avedon, Francis Bacon, artist, Paris, 4-11-79, 1979, Gelatin silver print
    Francis Bacon, artist, Paris, 4-11-79, 1979
    Photograph · ed. 8/10
    46 1/4 x 74 1/2 in. (117.5 x 189.2 cm) Overall 52 x 81 in. (132.1 x 205.7 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 219
    $114,300≈ £90,434≈ €105,433Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $100,000–150,000View at Phillips ↗
  28. Richard Avedon, Suzy Parker and Gardner McKay, Dress by Balmain, Café des Beaux-Arts, Paris, gelatin silver print
    Suzy Parker and Gardner McKay, Dress by Balmain, Café des Beaux-Arts, Paris
    Photograph
    10 h x 8 w in (25 x 20 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 147
    $10,710≈ £8,344≈ €9,797Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  29. Richard Avedon, Dorothy McGowan (for 'Harper's Bazaar'), 1963, Vintage gelatin silver print
    Dorothy McGowan (for 'Harper's Bazaar'), 1963
    Photograph
    32.8 x 26.8 cm (33.6 x 27.2 cm)
    Lempertz · · Lot 695
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €6,000–8,000View at Lempertz ↗
  30. Richard Avedon, Carmen, Homage to Munkácsi, Coat by Cardin, Place François-Premier, Paris, August, 1957, Gelatin silver print from Avedon/Paris , printed 1978
    Carmen, Homage to Munkácsi, Coat by Cardin, Place François-Premier, Paris, August, 1957
    Photograph · ed. 31/75
    17 3/4 x 14 1/4 in. (45.1 x 36.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 131
    $25,400≈ £20,664≈ €23,953Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  31. Richard Avedon, The Vicomtesse Jacqueline de Ribes and Raymundo de Larrain, New York, New York, 5/16/61, 1961, Gelatin silver print, printed 1962
    The Vicomtesse Jacqueline de Ribes and Raymundo de Larrain, New York, New York, 5/16/61, 1961
    Photograph · ed. 10/13
    6 x 6 in. (15.2 x 15.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 130
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $25,000–35,000View at Phillips ↗
  32. Richard Avedon, Renata Adler, Writer, New York City, 7-31-69, 1969, Gelatin silver print, printed 1975
    Renata Adler, Writer, New York City, 7-31-69, 1969
    Photograph · ed. 2/50
    9 3/4 x 7 7/8 in. (24.8 x 20 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 105
    $5,715≈ £4,649≈ €5,389Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  33. Richard Avedon, June Leaf, sculptress, Mabou Mines, Nova Scotia, 1975, Gelatin silver print
    June Leaf, sculptress, Mabou Mines, Nova Scotia, 1975
    Photograph · ed. 8/50
    9 3/4 x 7 5/8 in. (24.8 x 19.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 104
    $6,985≈ £5,683≈ €6,587Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  34. Richard Avedon, Bob Dylan, Singer, New York, New York, 2.10.65, 1965, Gelatin silver print
    Bob Dylan, Singer, New York, New York, 2.10.65, 1965
    Photograph · ed. 19/25
    10 x 8 in. (25.4 x 20.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 103
    $35,560≈ £28,929≈ €33,535Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  35. Richard Avedon, Suzy Parker, Evening dress by Dior, Paris studio, August, 1956, Gelatin silver print, printed 1981
    Suzy Parker, Evening dress by Dior, Paris studio, August, 1956
    Photograph · ed. 4/25
    40 x 32 in. (101.6 x 81.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 71
    $63,500≈ £51,660≈ €59,883Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $50,000–70,000View at Phillips ↗
  36. Richard Avedon, Suzy Parker and Gardner McKay, Dress by Balmain, Café des Beaux-Arts, Paris, gelatin silver print
    Suzy Parker and Gardner McKay, Dress by Balmain, Café des Beaux-Arts, Paris
    Photograph
    10 h x 8 w in (25 x 20 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 103
    $9,450≈ £7,401≈ €8,603Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  37. Richard Avedon, Marilyn Monroe and Arthur Miller 5/8/57, 1957, Gelatin silver print, printed later
    Marilyn Monroe and Arthur Miller 5/8/57, 1957
    Photograph · ed. 10/14
    15.4 x 15.4 cm (6 1/8 x 6 1/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 148
    £27,940≈ $34,774≈ €32,174Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  38. Richard Avedon, Henry Moore, Sculptor, Much Hadham, England, 1963, Gelatin silver print, mounted
    Henry Moore, Sculptor, Much Hadham, England, 1963
    Photograph
    41.5 x 34.8 cm (16 3/8 x 13 3/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 147
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  39. Richard Avedon, Dovima with Elephants, Evening Dress by Dior, Cirque d'Hiver, Paris, August, 1955, Gelatin silver print, printed later, mounted
    Dovima with Elephants, Evening Dress by Dior, Cirque d'Hiver, Paris, August, 1955
    Photograph · ed. 18/50
    59.5 x 47.7 cm (23 3/8 x 18 3/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 138
    £139,700≈ $173,871≈ €160,872Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £100,000–150,000View at Phillips ↗
  40. Richard Avedon, New York 1923 - San Antonio 2004 / Mr. & Mrs. Comfort, 1995, Stampa fotografica a colori su carta
    New York 1923 - San Antonio 2004 / Mr. & Mrs. Comfort, 1995
    Photograph · Paper
    26,9 x 21,9 cm
    Wannenes · · Lot 76
    Result not publishedEst. €4,000–6,000View at Wannenes ↗
  41. Richard Avedon, Audrey Hepburn and Art Buchwald with Simone, Barbara Mullen, Frederick Eberstadt and Dr. Reginald Kernan, Evening Dresses by Balmain, Dior, Patou, Maxim's, Paris, August, 1959, Gelatin silver print, printed later
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £40,000–60,000View at Phillips ↗
  42. Richard Avedon, Nastassja Kinski and the Serpent, Los Angeles, California, June 14, 1981, Gelatin silver print
    Nastassja Kinski and the Serpent, Los Angeles, California, June 14, 1981
    Photograph · ed. 37/200
    73.7 x 109.8 cm (29 x 43 1/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 65
    £85,680≈ $101,934≈ €99,215Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £55,000–75,000View at Phillips ↗
  43. Richard Avedon, The Beatles Portfolio: John Lennon, Ringo Starr, George Harrison and Paul McCartney, London, 1967, Four dye transfer prints, printed 1990
    The Beatles Portfolio: John Lennon, Ringo Starr, George Harrison and Paul McCartney, London, 1967
    Photograph · ed. 5/6
    Each 54.9 x 44.1 cm (21 5/8 x 17 3/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 64
    £809,000≈ $962,467≈ €936,799Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £700,000–900,000View at Phillips ↗
  44. Richard Avedon, Selected Images of Peter Bunnell, Museum Director, New York City, 1977, Two gelatin silver prints
    Selected Images of Peter Bunnell, Museum Director, New York City, 1977
    Photograph
    Each 9 3/4 x 7 5/8 in. (24.8 x 19.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 167
    $3,780≈ £3,421≈ €3,894Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–8,000View at Phillips ↗
  45. Richard Avedon, Suzy Parker and Robin Tattersall, evening dress by Griffe, Folies-Bergère, Paris, August, 1957, Gelatin silver print from Avedon/Paris , printed 1978
    Suzy Parker and Robin Tattersall, evening dress by Griffe, Folies-Bergère, Paris, August, 1957
    Photograph · ed. 21/75
    17 5/8 x 14 1/8 in. (44.8 x 35.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 67
    $13,860≈ £12,543≈ €14,280Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
  46. Richard Avedon, Andy Warhol, artist, New York City, 8-20-69, 1969, Gelatin silver print, printed 1975
    Andy Warhol, artist, New York City, 8-20-69, 1969
    Photograph · ed. 40/50
    9 5/8 x 7 5/8 in. (24.4 x 19.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 30
    $16,380≈ £14,824≈ €16,876Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  47. Richard Avedon, Times Square, New York City, November 22, 1963, Gelatin silver print, printed 2002
    Times Square, New York City, November 22, 1963
    Photograph · ed. 2/7
    16 7/8 x 11 1/4 in. (42.9 x 28.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 27
    $18,900≈ £17,104≈ €19,472Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–25,000View at Phillips ↗
  48. Richard Avedon, Sunny Harnett, Evening dress by Grès, Casino, Le Touquet, August, 1954, Gelatin silver print from Avedon/Paris , printed 1978
    Sunny Harnett, Evening dress by Grès, Casino, Le Touquet, August, 1954
    Photograph · ed. 10/75
    45 x 36 cm (17 3/4 x 14 1/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 79
    £22,680≈ $28,334≈ €26,590Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
  49. Richard Avedon, Lauren Hutton, Great Exuma, the Bahamas, October, 1968, Gelatin silver print, printed 1980
    Lauren Hutton, Great Exuma, the Bahamas, October, 1968
    Photograph · ed. 3/50
    17 1/2 x 18 1/4 in. (44.5 x 46.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 204
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $60,000–80,000View at Phillips ↗
  50. Richard Avedon, Dovima with Elephants, Evening Dress by Dior, Cirque d'Hiver, Paris. August, 1955, Silbergelatineabzug, vor 1964
    Dovima with Elephants, Evening Dress by Dior, Cirque d'Hiver, Paris. August, 1955
    Photograph
    49 × 36,2 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 2030
    €112,500≈ $127,283≈ £95,622Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €100,000–150,000View at Grisebach ↗

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