Tony Vaccaro (b. 1922)
What is Tony Vaccaro’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 10 auction results for Tony Vaccaro at 4 houses since 2020. Over the last 24 months the median price was $597 including buyer’s premium (middle half $531–$664, n=5). The auction record is $1,275 for Dovima (2025, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dovima, 1960 | Gelatin silver print | $1,275 | Bonhams | Feb 2025 |
| 2 | The Berlin Airlift, C-54, 1948 | Cartes-de-visite | $1,261 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Jun 2020 |
| 3 | The Remains of an SS soldier, 1940 | Stampa successiva alla gelatina ai sali d'argento | $865 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Dec 2021 |
| 4 | Frank Lloyd Wright, 1957 | Stampa successiva alla gelatina ai sali d'argento | $806 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Jun 2022 |
| 5 | The Remains of an SS soldier, years 1940, 1940 | Gelatin silver print, printed later | $676 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Dec 2021 |
| 6 | The stock exchange floor, 1977 | Stampa successiva alla gelatina ai sali d'argento | $531 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Sep 2025 |
| 7 | Frank LLoyd Wright caressing a child, 1950 | Stampa successiva alla gelatina ai sali d'argento | $325 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Dec 2024 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | German worker killed in an accident over Berlin, 1948 | Stampa successiva alla gelatina ai sali d'argento | $664 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Apr 2026 |
| 2 | Senza titolo (Soldato), 1940 | Stampa successiva alla gelatina ai sali d'argento | $597 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Nov 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 9 | $676 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $664 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 10 results from 4 houses · How we compute these figures
Tony Vaccaro is an American artist with 33 auction lots recorded since 2015, median price $670. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Tony Vaccaro sold in 2025 for $1,275, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Tony Vaccaro on OpeningBid →What is a Tony Vaccaro work worth?
Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tony Vaccaro work is $670.
The median Tony Vaccaro photograph sells for $670 across 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photography | 15 | $670‡ | $1,275 | 66.7% | 2026-04-01 |
‡ 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) | 8 | $502–$821‡ | $630‡ | $1,275 |
‡ 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 | 2025 | $1,275 |
| Photography | 2020 | $1,261 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Tony Vaccaro worth?
Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tony Vaccaro work is $670. The median Tony Vaccaro photograph sells for $670 across 10 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Tony Vaccaro photograph?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Tony Vaccaro photograph is $670. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Tony Vaccaro's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Tony Vaccaro photograph is $1,275.
What is Tony Vaccaro's auction record?
Tony Vaccaro's auction record is $1,275, set in 2025.
See the full Tony Vaccaro record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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