Manuel Alvarez Bravo (1902–2002)
Manuel Alvarez Bravo is a Mexican artist with 433 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $4,014. 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 Manuel Alvarez Bravo sold in 2026 for $5,158, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Manuel Alvarez Bravo on OpeningBid →What is a Manuel Alvarez Bravo work worth?
Across 270 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Manuel Alvarez Bravo work is $4,014.
The median Manuel Alvarez Bravo photograph sells for $4,000 across 250 lots.
The median Manuel Alvarez Bravo print sells for $3,600 across 11 lots.
The median Manuel Alvarez Bravo work on paper sells for $5,377 across 3 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Manuel Alvarez Bravo photographs typically sell for $2,880–$6,500 (the middle half of 237 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 | 11 | $3,600 | $6,480 | — | 2026-06-30 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $5,377 | $6,690 | — | 2015-11-21 |
| Photography | 345 | $4,000†‡ | $262,209 | 72.5% | 2026-07-14 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 14 | $29,000 | $262,209 | — | 2025-11-19 |
† 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) | 10 | $2,094–$4,563 | $3,480 | $6,480 |
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 237 | $2,880–$6,500†‡ | $4,080†‡ | $262,209 |
† 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 | 2007 | $262,209 |
| Photography | 2025 | $51,486 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $6,690 |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $6,480 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $6,250 |
| Works on Paper | 2003 | $5,377 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Manuel Alvarez Bravo worth?
Across 270 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Manuel Alvarez Bravo work is $4,014. The median Manuel Alvarez Bravo photograph sells for $4,000 across 250 lots. The median Manuel Alvarez Bravo print sells for $3,600 across 11 lots. The median Manuel Alvarez Bravo work on paper sells for $5,377 across 3 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Manuel Alvarez Bravo photographs typically sell for $2,880–$6,500 (the middle half of 237 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 Manuel Alvarez Bravo photograph?
Based on 250 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Manuel Alvarez Bravo photograph is $4,000. 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 Manuel Alvarez Bravo's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Manuel Alvarez Bravo photograph is $262,209.
What is the average price of a Manuel Alvarez Bravo print?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Manuel Alvarez Bravo print is $3,600.
What is Manuel Alvarez Bravo's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Manuel Alvarez Bravo print is $6,480.
What is the average price of a small Manuel Alvarez Bravo photograph?
Based on 237 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Manuel Alvarez Bravo photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,080, 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 small Manuel Alvarez Bravo print?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Manuel Alvarez Bravo print (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,480, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Manuel Alvarez Bravo's auction record?
Manuel Alvarez Bravo's auction record is $262,209, set in 2007.
See the full Manuel Alvarez Bravo record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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