Helmut Newton (1920–2004)

Helmut Newton is a German/Australian artist with 981 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $17,168.

Price breakdown by category

CategoryLots trackedMedian priceRecord priceSell-throughLast sale
Prints & Editions9$5,304$53,19588.9%2023-12-01
Works on Paper27$11,237$73,00096.3%2021-12-14
Sculpture & Installation5$67,242$405,2162022-05-24
Photography708$18,007$2.3M89.3%2025-12-03
Masterpieces (top of market)50$198,861$2.3M2025-11-19

Recent sales

TitleDateHousePrice
Mannequins, Quai d'Orsay II, Paris, 19772026-04-17Christie's$11,430
Lisa Lyon at home, Venice, California, 19812026-04-17Christie's$10,160
Vogue, France, Yves St. Laurent, Paris, 19812026-04-17Christie's$7,620
Security, New York III, 19762026-04-17Christie's$7,620
Woman in Golden Chains, Monte-Carlo, 20002026-04-17Christie's$6,985

Frequently asked questions

What is the average price of a Helmut Newton photograph?

Based on 632 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Helmut Newton photograph is $18,007.

What is Helmut Newton's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Helmut Newton photograph is $2,340,000.

What is the average price of a Helmut Newton work on paper?

Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Helmut Newton work on paper is $11,237.

What is Helmut Newton's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Helmut Newton work on paper is $73,000.

What is Helmut Newton's auction record?

Helmut Newton's auction record is $2,340,000, set on 2022-05-10.