Manuel Alvarez Bravo (1902–2002)
Manuel Alvarez Bravo is a Mexican artist with 164 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $4,117. 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 $10,795, 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 140 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Manuel Alvarez Bravo work is $4,117.
The median Manuel Alvarez Bravo photograph sells for $3,506 across 121 lots.
The median Manuel Alvarez Bravo print sells for $5,000 across 18 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Manuel Alvarez Bravo photographs typically sell for $1,956–$10,238 (the middle half of 103 sold lots).
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 20 | $5,000 | $12,322 | 90% | 2019-10-03 |
| Photography | 132 | $3,506‡ | $190,203 | 91.7% | 2026-03-20 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $43,200 | $190,203 | — | 2014-11-14 |
‡ 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) | 14 | $3,338–$7,714 | $4,747 | $12,322 |
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 103 | $1,956–$10,238‡ | $4,400‡ | $190,203 |
‡ 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 | 2014 | $190,203 |
| Photography | 2004 | $68,854 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $12,322 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $11,202 |
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 140 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Manuel Alvarez Bravo work is $4,117. The median Manuel Alvarez Bravo photograph sells for $3,506 across 121 lots. The median Manuel Alvarez Bravo print sells for $5,000 across 18 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Manuel Alvarez Bravo photographs typically sell for $1,956–$10,238 (the middle half of 103 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Manuel Alvarez Bravo photograph?
Based on 121 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Manuel Alvarez Bravo photograph is $3,506. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Manuel Alvarez Bravo's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Manuel Alvarez Bravo photograph is $190,203.
What is the average price of a Manuel Alvarez Bravo print?
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Manuel Alvarez Bravo print is $5,000.
What is Manuel Alvarez Bravo's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Manuel Alvarez Bravo print is $12,322.
What is the average price of a small Manuel Alvarez Bravo photograph?
Based on 103 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Manuel Alvarez Bravo photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,400, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a small Manuel Alvarez Bravo print?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Manuel Alvarez Bravo print (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,747, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Manuel Alvarez Bravo's auction record?
Manuel Alvarez Bravo's auction record is $190,203, set in 2014.
See the full Manuel Alvarez Bravo record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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