Patrick Demarchelier (1943–2022)
What is Patrick Demarchelier’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 80 auction results for Patrick Demarchelier at 16 houses since 2001. Over the last 24 months the median price was $10,816 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,805–$12,065, n=14). The auction record is $129,642 for Christy Turlington, New York, 1990 (2023, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Christy Turlington, New York, 1990, 1943 | Gelatin silver print | $129,642 | Christie's | Nov 2023 |
| 2 | Nude, St. Barthelemy, West Indies, 1943 | Cartes-de-visite | $47,500 | Christie's | Apr 2018 |
| 3 | Nude, St. Barthelemy, West Indies, for Italian Vogue, 1943 | Cartes-de-visite | $46,600 | Christie's | Apr 2008 |
| 4 | Nude, St. Barthélemy | Gelatin silver print, printed later | $38,700 | Phillips | Oct 2026 |
| 5 | Helena, New York, 1992, 1992 | Selenium-toned gelatin silver print | $29,883 | Christie's | May 2012 |
| 6 | Karlie Kloss, New York, 2014 | Myrrh | $23,399 | Phillips | Nov 2016 |
| 7 | Vogue Anniversary, 1992, 1943 | Cartes-de-visite | $21,961 | Christie's | May 2018 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Christy Turlington, New York, 1990 | Cartes-de-visite | $49,918 | Phillips | Nov 2016 |
| 2 | Christy Turlington, New York | Gelatin silver print | $38,700 | Phillips | Oct 2026 |
| 3 | Nude, St. Barthélémy, 1943 | Tirage numérique, monté sur aluminium | $21,420 | Christie's | Nov 2018 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 59 | $9,391 |
| Other | 7 | $5,000 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 36 | $10,173 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 25 | $6,720 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 80 results from 16 houses · How we compute these figures
Patrick Demarchelier is a French artist with 118 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $7,200. 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 Patrick Demarchelier sold in 2026 for $38,700, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 78 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Patrick Demarchelier work is $7,200.
The median Patrick Demarchelier photograph sells for $7,049 across 74 lots.
The median Patrick Demarchelier print sells for $6,350 across 3 lots.
The median Patrick Demarchelier sculpture sells for $21,420 across 1 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Patrick Demarchelier photographs typically sell for $4,696–$12,561 (the middle half of 36 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Patrick Demarchelier photographs typically sell for $1,755–$8,064 (the middle half of 33 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 | 10 | $6,350 | $23,399 | 30% | 2023-10-11 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $21,420 | $21,420 | — | 2018-11-08 |
| Photography | 98 | $7,049†‡ | $129,642 | 75.5% | 2026-10-08 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $48,709 | $129,642 | — | 2023-11-09 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 33 | $1,755–$8,064†‡ | $6,175†‡ | $49,918 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 36 | $4,696–$12,561‡ | $10,173‡ | $129,642 |
† 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 | 2023 | $129,642 |
| Photography | 2016 | $49,918 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $23,399 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $21,420 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $6,350 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Patrick Demarchelier worth?
Across 78 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Patrick Demarchelier work is $7,200. The median Patrick Demarchelier photograph sells for $7,049 across 74 lots. The median Patrick Demarchelier print sells for $6,350 across 3 lots. The median Patrick Demarchelier sculpture sells for $21,420 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Patrick Demarchelier photographs typically sell for $4,696–$12,561 (the middle half of 36 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Patrick Demarchelier photographs typically sell for $1,755–$8,064 (the middle half of 33 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 Patrick Demarchelier photograph?
Based on 74 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Patrick Demarchelier photograph is $7,049. 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 Patrick Demarchelier's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Patrick Demarchelier photograph is $129,642.
What is the average price of a medium Patrick Demarchelier photograph?
Based on 36 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Patrick Demarchelier photograph (medium (50–120 cm)) is $10,173, 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 Patrick Demarchelier photograph?
Based on 33 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Patrick Demarchelier photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $6,175, 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 Patrick Demarchelier's auction record?
Patrick Demarchelier's auction record is $129,642, set in 2023.
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