Robert Capa (1913–1954)
What is Robert Capa’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 217 auction results for Robert Capa at 32 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,040 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,275–$3,810, n=33). The auction record is $162,500 for Death of a Loyalist Soldier (2018, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Death of a Loyalist Soldier, 1930 | Gelatin silver print with applied pigment, probably printed in the 1930s or early 1940s | $162,500 | Phillips | Apr 2018 |
| 2 | Death of a Loyalist Militiaman, Cordoba Front, September 1936, known as "The Falling Soldier", 1936 | Tampons 'REPORTAGEBILD' et 'PHOTO ROBERT CAPA' et étiquette 'Alliance Photo, 26 rue de la Pépinière, Paris, Laborde, 32-20' fixée au verso, et annoté en Allemand au crayon et pastel rouge d'une main inconnue | $82,755 | Sotheby's | Nov 2019 |
| 3 | D-Day Landing, Omaha Beach, Normandy, 1954 | Cartes-de-visite | $43,750 | Phillips | Jul 2020 |
| 4 | Pablo Picasso and Françoise Gilot, 1948 | Gelatin silver print | $38,400 | Sotheby's | Oct 2024 |
| 5 | Pablo Picasso & Francoise Gilot, Golfe-Juan, France, August 1948, 1913 | Gelatin silver print, printed later | $32,760 | Christie's | Apr 2025 |
| 6 | Death of a Loyalist Militiaman near Espejo, Córdoba Front, Spain (Falling Soldier), 1936 | Elixir of Life: Photographs from The Olbricht Collection | $32,363 | Sotheby's | Nov 2025 |
| 7 | D-Day Landing, Omaha Beach, Normandy | Gelatin silver print | $21,930 | Phillips | Oct 2026 |
| 8 | D-Day, 1944, 1944 | Ferrotyped gelatin silver print | $16,618 | Christie's | May 2015 |
| 9 | D-Day Landing on Omaha Beach, Normandy, 1944 | Gelatin silver print | $13,200 | Sotheby's | Oct 2024 |
| 10 | Death of a Loyalist Militiaman near Espejo, Córdoba Front, Spain, 1936 | Large-format gelatin silver print | $11,400 | Sotheby's | Oct 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 164 | $1,514 |
| Other | 18 | $1,138 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 165 | $1,480 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 217 results from 32 houses · How we compute these figures
Robert Capa is a Hungarian artist with 331 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $1,604. 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 Robert Capa sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $3,240 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 216 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Capa work is $1,604.
The median Robert Capa photograph sells for $1,640 across 188 lots.
The median Robert Capa print sells for $1,138 across 12 lots.
The median Robert Capa work on paper sells for $2,571 across 2 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Robert Capa photographs typically sell for $744–$3,096 (the middle half of 171 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 | 12 | $1,138 | $9,561 | — | 2026-10-15 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $2,571 | $4,375 | — | 2021-05-25 |
| Photography | 232 | $1,640†‡ | $162,500 | 81% | 2026-10-08 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 11 | $32,363 | $162,500 | — | 2026-10-08 |
† 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) | 12 | $706–$3,559 | $1,138 | $9,561 |
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 171 | $744–$3,096†‡ | $1,638†‡ | $162,500 |
† 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 | 2018 | $162,500 |
| Photography | 2019 | $82,755 |
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $9,561 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $4,375 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $3,810 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $766 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Robert Capa worth?
Across 216 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Capa work is $1,604. The median Robert Capa photograph sells for $1,640 across 188 lots. The median Robert Capa print sells for $1,138 across 12 lots. The median Robert Capa work on paper sells for $2,571 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Robert Capa photographs typically sell for $744–$3,096 (the middle half of 171 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 Robert Capa photograph?
Based on 188 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert Capa photograph is $1,640. 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 Robert Capa's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert Capa photograph is $162,500.
What is the average price of a Robert Capa print?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert Capa print is $1,138.
What is Robert Capa's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert Capa print is $9,561.
What is the average price of a small Robert Capa photograph?
Based on 171 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Robert Capa photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,638, 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 Robert Capa print?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Robert Capa print (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,138, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Robert Capa's auction record?
Robert Capa's auction record is $162,500, set in 2018.
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