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William Garnett

American · 1916–2006 · Photographer

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9auction results2015–2026years recorded78%sold (7)$1.6kSign up free to seemedian price

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  1. William Garnett, 'Monument Valley, Utah', 1956, Gelatin silver print'Monument Valley, Utah'Bonhams · $4,864≈ £3,634≈ €4,265Sign up to see
  2. William Garnett, Mississippi Near Wisconsin River (Confluence), 1968, c-printMississippi Near Wisconsin River (Confluence)Wright · $2,540≈ £1,639≈ €2,244Sign up to see
  3. William Garnett, Two Trees on Hill with Shadows, Paso Robles, CA, 1974, vintage gelatin silver printTwo Trees on Hill with Shadows, Paso Robles, CALos Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · $1,764≈ £1,377≈ €1,630Sign up to see

William Garnett’s highest prices recorded at auction, ranked in US dollars at each sale-date exchange rate and shown in the currency of the sale (with the buyer’s premium where the house publishes it).

ArtSell has recorded 9 auction results for William Garnett between 2015 and 2026, of which 7 sold (78%). Recorded sale prices range from $1.2kSign up free to see to $4.9kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $4.9kSign up free to see for 'Monument Valley, Utah' at Bonhams in July 2026. The most common medium is photographs (8 lots). Most results come from Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (4), Phillips (2) and Bonhams (2).

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  1. William Garnett, 'Monument Valley, Utah', 1956, Gelatin silver print
    'Monument Valley, Utah', 1956
    Photograph
    15 3/4 x 19 3/4 in. (40 x 50.2 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 107
    $4,864≈ £3,634≈ €4,265Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–3,500View at Bonhams ↗
  2. William Garnett, Butte - Marble Canyon, Arizona, vintage gelatin silver print
    Butte - Marble Canyon, Arizona
    Photograph
    9¾ h x 7¾ w in (25 x 20 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 183
    $1,270≈ £944≈ €1,091Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  3. William Garnett, Two Trees on Hill with Shadows, Paso Robles, California
    Two Trees on Hill with Shadows, Paso Robles, California
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 185
    SoldView at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  4. William Garnett, Two Trees on Hill with Shadows, Paso Robles, CA, 1974, vintage gelatin silver print
    Two Trees on Hill with Shadows, Paso Robles, CA, 1974
    Photograph
    8 h x 10 w in (20 x 25 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 261
    $1,764≈ £1,377≈ €1,630Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  5. William Garnett, Nude Dune No. 1, Death Valley, CA, 1954, gelatin silver print
    Nude Dune No. 1, Death Valley, CA, 1954
    Photograph
    13½ h x 10 w in (34 x 25 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 285
    $1,197≈ £935≈ €1,106Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  6. William Garnett, Snow Geese with Reflection of the Sun over Buena Vista Lake, California, 1953, Gelatin silver print, mounted, printed later
    Snow Geese with Reflection of the Sun over Buena Vista Lake, California, 1953
    Photograph
    50 x 40 cm (19 5/8 x 15 3/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 29
    £1,260≈ $1,500≈ €1,440Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  7. William Garnett, Mississippi Near Wisconsin River (Confluence), 1968, c-print
    Mississippi Near Wisconsin River (Confluence), 1968
    Photograph
    24 h x 36 w in (61 x 91 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 121
    $2,540≈ £1,639≈ €2,244Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Wright ↗
  8. William Garnett, Snow Geese in Flight with Reflection of the Sun over Buena Vista Lake, California, 1953, Gelatin silver print; mounted to Hi-Art illustration board
    Snow Geese in Flight with Reflection of the Sun over Buena Vista Lake, California, 1953
    Photograph · Board
    13 1/2 x 10 3/8 in. (34.3 x 27.1 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 60
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $2,000–3,000View at Bonhams ↗
  9. William Garnett, Sand Dune, Death Valley, California, 1967, Dye destruction print
    Sand Dune, Death Valley, California, 1967
    Photograph
    13 3/8 x 19 1/4 in. (34 x 48.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 47
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗

William Garnett photographs (8)

William Garnett: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by William Garnett at auction?

$4,864Sign up free to see, for 'Monument Valley, Utah' at Bonhams (July 2026) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for William Garnett?

The median sale price is $1.6kSign up free to see across 6 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by William Garnett have sold at auction?

7 of 9 recorded lots sold between 2015 and 2026.

Which auction houses sell William Garnett?

Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA), Phillips and Bonhams account for the most recorded results. Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Phillips · Bonhams

William Garnett signature

4 catalogued lots by William Garnett record a signature line. Most often: signed in pencil.

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  • signed in pencil4

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