Vik Muniz Photographs: Value & Auction Prices

b. 1961

ArtSell has recorded 359 auction results for Vik Muniz photographs between 2009 and 2026, and 242 of them sold (67%). The median price realised is $32kSign up free to see across 241 priced sales; the middle half sold for $18.1kSign up free to see–$53kSign up free to see. The highest recorded price is $245kSign up free to see for Marilyn Monroe (from Pictures of Diamond Dust) at Phillips in November 2015. Most results come from Phillips (308), Bolsa de Arte (15) and Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (11).

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Vik Muniz photographs: key figures

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359
Sold rate
67%
Active at auction
2009–2026
Median price
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Top auction houses: Phillips (308), Bolsa de Arte (15), Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (11)

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  1. Conceito espacial com cortes, a partir de Fontana (branco). Da série “Fotogra as de pigmentos”, 2011 by Vik Muniz, C-PRINT, offered Apr 2018
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. R$80,000–120,000View at Bolsa de Arte ↗
  2. Garden of Earthly Delights, After H. Bosch (tríptico) by Vik Muniz, 2008, c-print digital, offered Apr 2018
    Garden of Earthly Delights, After H. Bosch (tríptico), 2008
    Photograph
    200 x 360 cm
    James Lisboa · · Lot 112
    Result not publishedView at James Lisboa ↗
  3. Pictures of Magazine 2: Siesta, After Bonnard by Vik Muniz, c-print digital, offered Apr 2018
    Pictures of Magazine 2: Siesta, After Bonnard
    Photograph
    180 x 216 cm
    James Lisboa · · Lot 111
    Result not publishedView at James Lisboa ↗
  4. Origin of the World by Vik Muniz, 1999, silver gelatin print, sold Apr 2018
    Origin of the World, 1999
    Photograph · ed. 10/10
    37.8 x 47.8 cm (14 7/8 x 18 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 165
    £8,750≈ $12,404≈ €10,016Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  5. Bette Davis from Pictures of Diamonds by Vik Muniz, 2004, Dye destruction print, offered Apr 2018
    Bette Davis from Pictures of Diamonds, 2004
    Photograph · ed. AP
    32 1/8 x 40 in. (81.6 x 101.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 212
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $30,000–50,000View at Phillips ↗
  6. The Scream, after Edvard Munch from Pictures of Pigment by Vik Muniz, 2006, Chromogenic print, sold Apr 2018
    The Scream, after Edvard Munch from Pictures of Pigment, 2006
    Photograph · ed. 6/6
    90 1/4 x 71 1/8 in. (229.2 x 180.7 cm) Overall 94 7/8 x 75 5/8 in. (241 x 192.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 200
    $100,000≈ £70,781≈ €81,274Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $50,000–70,000View at Phillips ↗
  7. Death of Loyalist Militiaman Frederico Borrell Garcia, after Robert Capa by Vik Muniz, 2003, c-print, offered Dec 2017
    Death of Loyalist Militiaman Frederico Borrell Garcia, after Robert Capa, 2003
    Photograph · ed. 1/6
    101.6 x 127 cm (40 x 50 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 190
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  8. Marilyn de Sangue (Bloody Marilyn) by Vik Muniz, 2001, Chromogenic print on Ilfochrome in artist's frame, edition no. 3/3 (this work is number three from an edition of three p, sold Dec 2017
    Marilyn de Sangue (Bloody Marilyn), 2001
    Photograph · Other support · ed. 3/3
    102 x 88 cm
    Ravenel · · Lot 131
    NT$3,120,000≈ $103,990≈ £77,098≈ €87,497Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. NT$2,600,000–3,800,000View at Ravenel ↗
  9. Jorge (from the series 'Pictures of Magazines') by Vik Muniz, 2001, chromogenic print, sold Nov 2017
    Jorge (from the series 'Pictures of Magazines'), 2001
    Photograph · ed. 2/6
    49 3/4 x 39 7/8 in. (126.4 x 101.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 84
    $37,500≈ £28,321≈ €32,002Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  10. Still, after Cindy Sherman by Vik Muniz, 2000, c-print, offered Oct 2017
    Still, after Cindy Sherman, 2000
    Photograph · ed. 5/5
    120.5 x 161 cm (47 1/2 x 63 3/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 190
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
  11. Pictures of magazine 2: Obama, 2012 by Vik Muniz, C-PRINT, offered Oct 2017
    Pictures of magazine 2: Obama, 2012
    Photograph
    130 x 100 cm
    Bolsa de Arte · · Lot 87
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. R$50,000–70,000View at Bolsa de Arte ↗
  12. Viewing From Moon Longitude: 23o 42’28” Latitude: 0o 04’04” 07/20/1969 10:56:43 UT (LOCAL) GAZE: AZ: 272o 22.968’ ALT: 90o 0.000, 2001 by Vik Muniz, C-PRINT, offered Oct 2017
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. R$80,000–120,000View at Bolsa de Arte ↗
  13. Monica Vitti from Pictures of Diamonds by Vik Muniz, 2004, Chromogenic print, sold Oct 2017
    Monica Vitti from Pictures of Diamonds, 2004
    Photograph · ed. 2/4
    58 1/2 x 46 3/4 in. (148.6 x 118.7 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 336
    $50,000≈ £37,776≈ €42,542Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $50,000–70,000View at Phillips ↗
  14. White Flag, after Jasper Johns from Pictures of Magazines 2 by Vik Muniz, 2012, Chromogenic print, sold Oct 2017
    White Flag, after Jasper Johns from Pictures of Magazines 2, 2012
    Photograph · ed. 1/6
    70 x 104 in. (177.8 x 264.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 329
    $81,250≈ £61,386≈ €69,131Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $50,000–70,000View at Phillips ↗
  15. The Best of LIFE—Portfolio by Vik Muniz, New York: Wooster Gardens, 1995. Ten gelatin silver prints, offered Oct 2017
    The Best of LIFE—Portfolio
    Photograph · ed. 1/10
    Varying dimensions from 6 3/4 x 5 in. (17.1 x 12.7 cm) to 7 x 10 1/4 in. (17.8 x 26 cm) or the reverse
    Phillips · · Lot 328
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $100,000–150,000View at Phillips ↗
  16. Memory Rendering of Man Stopping Tank in Beijing by Vik Muniz, 1989, Gelatin silver print, printed 1995, sold Oct 2017
    Memory Rendering of Man Stopping Tank in Beijing, 1989
    Photograph · ed. AP
    18 3/4 x 12 in. (47.6 x 30.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 195
    $6,000≈ £4,533≈ €5,105Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  17. Candle (from the Pictures of Wire series) by Vik Muniz, 1995, toned gelatin silver print, offered Sep 2017
    Candle (from the Pictures of Wire series), 1995
    Photograph · ed. 5/5
    20 x 15 7/8 in. (50.8 x 40.3 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 262
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  18. Reversal Black Marilyn by Vik Muniz, 2003, c-print, offered Jun 2017
    Reversal Black Marilyn, 2003
    Photograph · ed. 4/5
    139.7 x 124.5 cm (54 7/8 x 49 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 290
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £30,000–50,000View at Phillips ↗
  19. Jorge da Série Pictures of Magazine by Vik Muniz, Fotografia, offered Jun 2017
    Jorge da Série Pictures of Magazine
    Photograph
    62 x 50 cm
    James Lisboa · · Lot 127
    Result not publishedView at James Lisboa ↗
  20. The Sacred Ludovica (after Bernini) by Vik Muniz, 1997, Cibachrome a colori, offered May 2017
    The Sacred Ludovica (after Bernini), 1997
    Photograph · ed. AP
    111x149,5 cm
    Farsettiarte · · Lot 506
    Result not publishedEst. €30,000–40,000View at Farsettiarte ↗
  21. Obama (from the series 'Pictures of Magazine 2') by Vik Muniz, 2012, digital C-print, offered May 2017
    Obama (from the series 'Pictures of Magazine 2'), 2012
    Photograph · ed. AP
    92 x 71 1/2 in. (233.7 x 181.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 80
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $45,000–65,000View at Phillips ↗
  22. The Descent from the Cross, after Caravaggio (from the series 'Pictures of Chocolate') by Vik Muniz, 1999, Cibachrome print, offered May 2017
    The Descent from the Cross, after Caravaggio (from the series 'Pictures of Chocolate'), 1999
    Photograph · ed. 1/3
    68 2/3 x 47 1/4 in. (174.4 x 120 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 79
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $35,000–45,000View at Phillips ↗
  23. Jackie (from the series Pictures of Diamonds) by Vik Muniz, 2005, digital C-print, sold May 2017
    Jackie (from the series Pictures of Diamonds), 2005
    Photograph · ed. 7/10
    61 x 48 in. (154.9 x 121.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 13
    $100,000≈ £77,137≈ €89,342Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $80,000–120,000View at Phillips ↗
  24. Amore and Psyche, after Francois Gerard from Pictures of Junk by Vik Muniz, 2009, Chromogenic print, flush-mounted, sold May 2017
    Amore and Psyche, after Francois Gerard from Pictures of Junk, 2009
    Photograph · ed. AP
    Image/Sheet: 128.3 x 101.7 cm (50 1/2 x 40 in.) Frame: 131.8 x 105.4 cm (51 7/8 x 41 1/2 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 82
    £22,500≈ $29,333≈ €26,357Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £18,000–22,000View at Phillips ↗
  25. Viewing from Krakatoa Mt. Rakata Pulau, Indonesia - Longitude: 105° 00’06” Latitude: 05° 12’00” - 08/27/1993 - 7:00PM (Local) - Gaze: AZ: 278° 9.313’ Alt: 90° 0.000’ from Pictures of Air by Vik Muniz, 1993, Dye destruction print, flush-mounted, offered May 2017
    Viewing from Krakatoa Mt. Rakata Pulau, Indonesia - Longitude: 105° 00’06” Latitude: 05° 12’00” - 08/27/1993 - 7:00PM (Local) - Gaze: AZ: 278° 9.313’ Alt: 90° 0.000’ from Pictures of Air, 1993
    Photograph
    Image/Sheet: 161.9 x 121.3 cm (63 3/4 x 47 3/4 in.) Frame: 171 x 130.5 cm (67 3/8 x 51 3/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 81
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £6,000–8,000View at Phillips ↗
  26. Woman I, After de Kooning (Pictures of Magazines 2) by Vik Muniz, 2013, digital chromogenic print, sold May 2017
    Woman I, After de Kooning (Pictures of Magazines 2), 2013
    Photograph · ed. 3/6
    92 1/2 x 71 in. (235 x 180.3 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 266
    $47,500≈ £36,637≈ €42,727Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $40,000–60,000View at Phillips ↗
  27. Floor Scrapers, after Gustave Caillebotte from Pictures of Magazines 2 by Vik Muniz, 2011, chromogenic print, offered May 2017
    Floor Scrapers, after Gustave Caillebotte from Pictures of Magazines 2, 2011
    Photograph · ed. 4/6
    71 x 102 1/2 in. (180.3 x 260.4 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 265
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $40,000–60,000View at Phillips ↗
  28. Day of the Gods (Mahana No Atua), After Gauguin (from Pictures of Pigment) by Vik Muniz, 2006, chromogenic print, sold May 2017
    Day of the Gods (Mahana No Atua), After Gauguin (from Pictures of Pigment), 2006
    Photograph · ed. 1/6
    71 x 92 in. (180.3 x 233.7 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 264
    $100,000≈ £77,131≈ €89,952Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $40,000–60,000View at Phillips ↗
  29. Reversal Grey Marilyn (Pictures of Diamond Dust) by Vik Muniz, 2003, cibachrome, sold Apr 2017
    Reversal Grey Marilyn (Pictures of Diamond Dust), 2003
    Photograph · ed. 4/5
    140 x 124 cm (55 1/8 x 48 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 143
    £35,000≈ $43,617≈ €40,893Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £30,000–50,000View at Phillips ↗
  30. Still Life after Morandi from Pictures of Magazines by Vik Muniz, 2004, Chromogenic print, sold Apr 2017
    Still Life after Morandi from Pictures of Magazines, 2004
    Photograph · ed. AP
    71 x 83 3/4 in. (180.3 x 212.7 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 212
    $30,000≈ £24,118≈ €28,166Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–50,000View at Phillips ↗
  31. After Rothko from Pictures of Color by Vik Muniz, 2001, Chromogenic print, offered Apr 2017
    After Rothko from Pictures of Color, 2001
    Photograph · ed. 2/3
    96 x 78 in. (243.8 x 198.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 333
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $50,000–70,000View at Phillips ↗
  32. Kissing in the Tropics from Pictures of Chocolate by Vik Muniz, 1997, Chromogenic print, flush-mounted, sold Apr 2017
    Kissing in the Tropics from Pictures of Chocolate, 1997
    Photograph · ed. 2/5
    59 x 47 1/2 in. (149.9 x 120.7 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 331
    $21,250≈ £17,083≈ €19,951Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  33. Starry Night, after Van Gogh from Pictures of Magazines 2 by Vik Muniz, 2012, Chromogenic print, sold Apr 2017
    Starry Night, after Van Gogh from Pictures of Magazines 2, 2012
    Photograph · ed. AP
    39 1/2 x 50 in. (100.3 x 127 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 329
    $75,000≈ £60,294≈ €70,416Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–50,000View at Phillips ↗
  34. The Best of LIFE—Portfolio by Vik Muniz, New York: Wooster Gardens, 1995. Ten gelatin silver prints, sold Apr 2017
    The Best of LIFE—Portfolio
    Photograph · ed. 5/10
    Varying dimensions from 6 3/4 x 5 in. (17.1 x 12.7 cm) to 7 x 10 1/4 in. (17.8 x 26 cm) or the reverse
    Phillips · · Lot 316
    $150,000≈ £120,588≈ €140,832Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $120,000–180,000View at Phillips ↗
  35. Pictures of Junk Series: Melancholy by Vik Muniz, 2010, digital c-print, offered Mar 2017
    Pictures of Junk Series: Melancholy, 2010
    Photograph
    180 x 227 cm
    James Lisboa · · Lot 97
    Result not publishedView at James Lisboa ↗
  36. I Wait After Julia Margaret Cameron by Vik Muniz, 2004, c-print, sold Mar 2017
    I Wait After Julia Margaret Cameron, 2004
    Photograph · ed. 4/6
    126 x 101 cm (49 5/8 x 39 3/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 242
    £20,000≈ $24,312≈ €22,923Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
  37. Reversal Grey Marilyn by Vik Muniz, 2003, cibachrome print, sold Mar 2017
    Reversal Grey Marilyn, 2003
    Photograph · ed. 1/5
    140 x 124 cm (55 1/8 x 48 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 241
    £37,500≈ $45,585≈ €42,980Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £35,000–55,000View at Phillips ↗
  38. The White Rose (from the Monad Series) by Vik Muniz, 2003, Cibachrome print mounted on aluminum, sold Feb 2017
    The White Rose (from the Monad Series), 2003
    Photograph · Other support · ed. 4/6
    71 x 90 in. (180.3 x 228.6 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 94
    $20,000≈ £16,100≈ €18,873Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
  39. Paisagem, 2012 by Vik Muniz, C-PRINT, offered Dec 2016
    Paisagem, 2012
    Photograph
    100 x 130 cm
    Bolsa de Arte · · Lot 114
    Result not publishedView at Bolsa de Arte ↗
  40. The White Rose (from the Monad Series) by Vik Muniz, 2003, Cibachrome print mounted on aluminum, offered Nov 2016
    The White Rose (from the Monad Series), 2003
    Photograph · Other support · ed. 4/6
    71 x 90 in. (180.3 x 228.6 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 226
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $25,000–35,000View at Phillips ↗
  41. Green Monkey, after George Stubbs from Pictures of Magazines 2 by Vik Muniz, 2011, Chromogenic print, flush-mounted, sold Nov 2016
    Green Monkey, after George Stubbs from Pictures of Magazines 2, 2011
    Photograph · ed. 5/6
    Image/Sheet: 120.7 x 101.6 cm (47 1/2 x 40 in) Frame: 129 x 110 cm (50 3/4 x 43 1/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 104
    £21,250≈ $26,518≈ €23,968Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  42. Still Life with Lemons, Oranges, and a Rose, After Francisco de Zurbaran by Vik Muniz, 2004, Chromogenic print, sold Oct 2016
    Still Life with Lemons, Oranges, and a Rose, After Francisco de Zurbaran, 2004
    Photograph
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 150
    $20,000≈ £16,142≈ €17,921Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  43. Standard Station (Night) After Ed Ruscha (from Pictures of Cars) by Vik Muniz, 2008, Chromogenic print, sold Oct 2016
    Standard Station (Night) After Ed Ruscha (from Pictures of Cars), 2008
    Photograph
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 149
    $75,000≈ £60,533≈ €67,204Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $50,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  44. Maiakowskij, after Rodchenko (Pictures of Caviar) by Vik Muniz, 2004, chromogenic print, sold Oct 2016
    Maiakowskij, after Rodchenko (Pictures of Caviar), 2004
    Photograph
    151.5 x 101.5 cm (59 5/8 x 39 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 204
    £12,500≈ $15,830≈ €14,153Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  45. The Face of the Moon, after John Russell, from Pictures of Pigment by Vik Muniz, 2007, Chromogenic print, sold Oct 2016
    The Face of the Moon, after John Russell, from Pictures of Pigment, 2007
    Photograph · ed. 2/6
    59 x 40 in. (149.9 x 101.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 233
    $22,500≈ £17,693≈ €20,070Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $18,000–22,000View at Phillips ↗
  46. Giverny 2, after Monet #2 from Pictures of Color by Vik Muniz, 2002, Dye destruction print, flush-mounted, sold Oct 2016
    Giverny 2, after Monet #2 from Pictures of Color, 2002
    Photograph · ed. 4/10
    40 x 40 1/4 in. (101.6 x 102.2 cm) Overall 43 1/8 x 43 3/4 x 2 in. (109.5 x 111.1 x 5.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 223
    $21,250≈ £16,710≈ €18,955Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  47. The Steerage, after Stieglitz from Pictures of Chocolate by Vik Muniz, 2000, Dye destruction print, sold Oct 2016
    The Steerage, after Stieglitz from Pictures of Chocolate, 2000
    Photograph · ed. AP
    37 x 29 1/2 in. (94 x 74.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 40
    $21,250≈ £16,710≈ €18,955Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  48. Starry Night, after Van Gogh from Pictures of Magazines 2 by Vik Muniz, 2012, Chromogenic print, mounted, sold Oct 2016
    Starry Night, after Van Gogh from Pictures of Magazines 2, 2012
    Photograph · ed. 4/6
    Image: 177.8 x 223.5 cm (70 x 88 in.) Frame: 189.5 x 235.3 cm (74 5/8 x 92 5/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 22
    $93,750≈ £73,720≈ €83,623Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $50,000–70,000View at Phillips ↗
  49. Edson (Pele) from Pictures of Magazines by Vik Muniz, 2003, chromogenic print, offered Jun 2016
    Edson (Pele) from Pictures of Magazines, 2003
    Photograph · ed. 5/6
    124.5 x 99.1 cm (49 x 39 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 216
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  50. Four Works: (i) Monica Vitti; (ii) Romy Schneider; (iii) Maria Callas; (iv) Catherine Deneuve; (from Pictures of Diamond Dust) by Vik Muniz, 2004, chromogenic print, offered Jun 2016
    Four Works: (i) Monica Vitti; (ii) Romy Schneider; (iii) Maria Callas; (iv) Catherine Deneuve; (from Pictures of Diamond Dust), 2004
    Photograph · ed. 6/10
    each: 100 x 80 cm (39 3/8 x 31 1/2 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 205
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £100,000–150,000View at Phillips ↗

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