Arnold Newman (1918–2006)
Arnold Newman is an American artist with 59 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $2,935. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Arnold Newman is recorded as sold in 2025 for $3,319; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Arnold Newman on OpeningBid →What is a Arnold Newman work worth?
Across 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Arnold Newman work is $2,935.
The median Arnold Newman photograph sells for $3,111 across 34 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Arnold Newman photographs typically sell for $1,668–$5,521 (the middle half of 30 sold lots).
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Photography | 45 | $3,111† | $31,441 | 75.6% | 2026-03-21 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 30 | $1,668–$5,521† | $3,165† | $31,441 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2006 | $31,441 |
| Photography | 2009 | $20,058 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Arnold Newman worth?
Across 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Arnold Newman work is $2,935. The median Arnold Newman photograph sells for $3,111 across 34 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Arnold Newman photographs typically sell for $1,668–$5,521 (the middle half of 30 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Arnold Newman photograph?
Based on 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Arnold Newman photograph is $3,111. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Arnold Newman's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Arnold Newman photograph is $31,441.
What is the average price of a small Arnold Newman photograph?
Based on 30 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Arnold Newman photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,165, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Arnold Newman's auction record?
Arnold Newman's auction record is $31,441, set in 2006.
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