Eve Arnold (1912–2012)
What is Eve Arnold’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 150 auction results for Eve Arnold at 30 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,229 including buyer’s premium (middle half $759–$1,528, n=30). The auction record is $19,105 for Marilyn Monroe at the gaming tables in Reno Nevada during filming of 'The Misfits' (2020, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marilyn Monroe at the gaming tables in Reno Nevada during filming of 'The Misfits' | Cartes-de-visite | $19,105 | Phillips | Sep 2020 |
| 2 | Bar Girl, Havana, Cuba, 1954, 1954 | Gelatin silver print | $8,287 | Bonhams | Dec 2022 |
| 3 | Metropolitan Opera, New York City (gala opening), 1950 | Cartes-de-visite | $8,190 | Phillips | Mar 2022 |
| 4 | Marilyn Monroe, Hollywood, Los Angeles 1960, 1960 | Gelatin silver print, printed 1989 on double-weight semi-matte paper 60,5 x 50,7 cm, in excellent condition | $8,008 | OstLicht Auction | Jun 2023 |
| 5 | Bar Girl in a Brothel in the Red Light District, Havana, Cuba, 1954 | Cartes-de-visite | $7,755 | Phillips | May 2013 |
| 6 | Bar Girl, Havana, Cuba | Cartes-de-visite | $6,779 | Phillips | May 2014 |
| 7 | Marilyn Monroe, 1961 | Odbitka żelatynowo-srebrowa/papier fotograficzny | $6,196 | DESA Unicum | Dec 2025 |
| 8 | Marilyn Monroe on the set of 'The Misfits.', 2000 | Silver print | $5,520 | Swann Auction Galleries | Apr 2012 |
| 9 | Portrait of Isabella Rossellini during the filming of “White Nights” (dir. Taylor Hackford), Finland, 1984, 1912 | Tirage Cibachrome (Ilfochrome) | $5,304 | Christie's | Nov 2023 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marilyn Monroe on the set of The Misfits, 1960 | Cartes-de-visite | $8,801 | Christie's | May 2005 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 100 | $2,250 |
| Prints | 7 | $767 |
| Other | 15 | $688 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 26 | $2,334 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 92 | $1,607 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 150 results from 30 houses · How we compute these figures
Eve Arnold is an American artist with 227 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $1,700. 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 Eve Arnold sold in 2026 for $2,560, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Eve Arnold on OpeningBid →What is a Eve Arnold work worth?
Across 139 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Eve Arnold work is $1,700.
The median Eve Arnold photograph sells for $1,776 across 109 lots.
The median Eve Arnold print sells for $622 across 16 lots.
The median Eve Arnold work on paper sells for $3,347 across 1 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Eve Arnold photographs typically sell for $800–$4,082 (the middle half of 87 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 | 20 | $622‡ | $1,522 | 80% | 2026-05-21 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $3,347 | $3,347 | — | 2007-06-06 |
| Photography | 147 | $1,776†‡ | $19,105 | 74.1% | 2026-10-15 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $8,099† | $19,105 | — | 2023-06-02 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $492–$755‡ | $528‡ | $1,522 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $575–$1,118 | $1,092 | $1,159 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 87 | $800–$4,082†‡ | $1,760†‡ | $19,105 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $1,572–$4,212‡ | $2,009‡ | $6,196 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2020 | $19,105 |
| Photography | 2005 | $8,801 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $3,347 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $1,522 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $1,159 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Eve Arnold worth?
Across 139 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Eve Arnold work is $1,700. The median Eve Arnold photograph sells for $1,776 across 109 lots. The median Eve Arnold print sells for $622 across 16 lots. The median Eve Arnold work on paper sells for $3,347 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Eve Arnold photographs typically sell for $800–$4,082 (the middle half of 87 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 Eve Arnold photograph?
Based on 109 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Eve Arnold photograph is $1,776. 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 Eve Arnold's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Eve Arnold photograph is $19,105.
What is the average price of a Eve Arnold print?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Eve Arnold print is $622. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Eve Arnold's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Eve Arnold print is $1,522.
What is the average price of a small Eve Arnold photograph?
Based on 87 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Eve Arnold photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,760, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 medium Eve Arnold photograph?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Eve Arnold photograph (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,009, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Eve Arnold's auction record?
Eve Arnold's auction record is $19,105, set in 2020.
See the full Eve Arnold record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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