Photographs

The Photographs Department provides unparalleled access to important works from across the medium, marrying deep market knowledge with art historical expertise in carefully curated sales. With a focus on Post-War and contemporary photography, artnet Auctions is a market leader for today’s most coveted international artists, including Henri Cartier-Bresson, Cindy Sherman, Wolfgang Tillmans, Ruud van Empel, and Sally Mann.

artnet Auctions regularly achieves impressive auction results for established artists, including Irving Penn, Robert Mapplethorpe, and Vik Muniz. Our team has also opened the market for emerging stars like Deana Lawson, Isaac Julien, and Awol Erizku.

Whether you’re looking to grow your photography collection or just starting to build your own, our experienced specialists are ready to guide you every step of the way. Browse our live and upcoming auctions below to buy and sell classic and contemporary photographs.