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Richard Pettibone Photographs: Auction Prices

1938–2024

ArtSell has recorded 10 auction results for Richard Pettibone photographs between 2012 and 2026, and 8 of them sold (80%). Across 8 sales with a published price, the typical result was $2.3kSign up free to see to $15kSign up free to see (median $5kSign up free to see). The highest recorded price is $16.3kSign up free to see for Helmut Newton, 'Giant and Nude', Paris at Phillips in October 2017. Sales were recorded mainly at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (5), Phillips (3) and Rago Auctions (2).

$16,250≈ £12,277≈ €13,826Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumHelmut Newton, 'Giant and Nude', ParisPhillips10auction results2012–2026years recorded80%sold$5kSign up free to seemedian price

Richard Pettibone photographs: key figures

Auction results
10
Sold rate
80%
Active at auction
2012–2026
Median price
$5kSign up free to see
Record price
$16.3kSign up free to see Helmut Newton, 'Giant and Nude', Paris, Phillips, Oct 2017

Top auction houses: Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (5), Phillips (3), Rago Auctions (2)

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  1. Helmut Newton Models by Richard Pettibone, 1980, unique Polaroid Type 57 Polacolor print with screenprint in colors, offered Jul 2026
    Helmut Newton Models, 1980
    Photograph
    3½ h x 4½ w in (9 x 11 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 162
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  2. Helmut Newton, Models by Richard Pettibone, 1980, unique Polaroid Type 57 Polacolor print with screenprint in colors, sold Mar 2026
    Helmut Newton, Models, 1980
    Photograph
    3½ h x 4½ w in (9 x 11 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 119
    $1,270≈ £944≈ €1,091Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  3. Helmut Newton, Two Models in My Studio, Paris by Richard Pettibone, unique Polaroid Type 57 Polacolor print with screenprint in colors, sold Dec 2025
    Helmut Newton, Two Models in My Studio, Paris
    Photograph
    3½ h x 4½ w in (9 x 11 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 127
    $1,524≈ £1,139≈ €1,301Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  4. Helmut Newton, 'Le temps des joyaux, French Vogue' by Richard Pettibone, unique Polaroid Type 57 Polacolor print with screenprint in colors, sold Nov 2025
    Helmut Newton, 'Le temps des joyaux, French Vogue'
    Photograph
    3½ h x 4½ w in (9 x 11 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 115
    $4,224≈ £3,233≈ €3,676Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  5. Guy Bourdin, Le Soir Est Une Fête, French Vogue, March 1980 by Richard Pettibone, 1980, Polaroid SX-70 print with screenprinted additions, sold Jul 2025
    Guy Bourdin, Le Soir Est Une Fête, French Vogue, March 1980, 1980
    Photograph
    3⅜ h x 4½ w in (9 x 11 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 170
    $2,508≈ £1,895≈ €2,191Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  6. Helmut Newton, Two Models My Studio, Paris by Richard Pettibone, Polaroid SX-70s with screenprinting, sold May 2025
    Helmut Newton, Two Models My Studio, Paris
    Photograph
    4⅛ h x 5¾ w in (10 x 15 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 105
    $5,715≈ £4,280≈ €5,025Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  7. Helmut Newton, 'Le temps des joyaux, French Vogue' by Richard Pettibone, 1980, Polaroid print with acrylic paint, sold Oct 2019
    Helmut Newton, 'Le temps des joyaux, French Vogue', 1980
    Photograph
    3 1/2 x 4 1/2 in. (8.9 x 11.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 197
    $15,000≈ £12,244≈ €13,764Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
  8. Helmut Newton, 'Le temps des joyaux, French Vogue' by Richard Pettibone, 1980, Polaroid print with acrylic paint, offered Oct 2017
    Helmut Newton, 'Le temps des joyaux, French Vogue', 1980
    Photograph
    3 1/2 x 4 1/2 in. (8.9 x 11.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 232
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $15,000–25,000View at Phillips ↗
  9. Helmut Newton, 'Giant and Nude', Paris by Richard Pettibone, 1979, Unique Polaroid print with acrylic paint, sold Oct 2017
    Helmut Newton, 'Giant and Nude', Paris, 1979
    Photograph
    3 1/2 x 4 1/2 in. (8.9 x 11.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 231
    $16,250≈ £12,277≈ €13,826Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–25,000View at Phillips ↗
  10. Katherine Dreier's Room by Richard Pettibone, 1966, Silkscreened photograph on canvas, sold Oct 2012
    Katherine Dreier's Room, 1966
    Photograph · Canvas
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 166
    $15,000≈ £9,358≈ €11,576Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗

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