Melvin Sokolsky Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Melvin Sokolsky Art Value Price Guide

Feb. 13, 2025
MELVIN SOKOLSKY (1933-2022) Jump, New York, for Harper's Bazaar. 1960; printed 2009.
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
MELVIN SOKOLSKY (1933-2022) Jump, New York, for Harper's Bazaar. 1960; printed 2009. Silver print, the image measuring 11⅞x11¾ inches (30.2x29.8 cm.), the sheet 15x12⅜ inches (38.1x31.4 cm.), with Sokolsky's signature, title, negative date, and edition notation 5/50 in pencil on verso. WITH--Melvin Sokolsky. Archive. With numerous reproductions of Sokolsky's stylish editorial work. Folio, black-stamped black cloth with a photo-pictorial reproduction; matching clamshell box; the colophon with Sokolsky's signature and edition notation 155 in pencil. LIMITED EDITION OF 300 NUMBERED COPIES ISSUED WITH A PRINT, BOTH SIGNED. (Beverly Hills, CA): (Leafcar Editions), (2009)
Swann Auction Galleries
Dec. 12, 2024
Melvin Sokolsky, Pont Alexandre III, at Night, Paris
Est: $800 - $1,200
Melvin Sokolsky Pont Alexandre III, at Night, Paris 1963 / printed 1999 gelatin silver print image: 8 h x 8 w in (20 x 20 cm) sheet: 14.75 h x 10.75 w in (37 x 27 cm) Signed, titled, dated and numbered to verso 'Melvin Sokolsky 1999 Pont Alexandre III, at Night, Paris 1963 12/20'. This work is number 12 from the edition of 20. This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
Los Angeles Modern Auctions
Dec. 08, 2024
Melvin Sokolsky: White Rose, 1963/1995
Est: $800 - $1,200
Melvin Sokolsky (1933-2022) White Rose , Paris, 1963/1995 Archival digital print Signed, dated, numbered, and titled on recto From the numbered AP of 4 Image: 25.5 x 24 in Framed: 34 x 29 in
Santa Monica Auctions
Dec. 08, 2024
Melvin Sokolsky: Green Angel, 1961/1998
Est: $1,800 - $2,500
Melvin Sokolsky (1933-2022) Green Angel , New York, 1961/1998 Archival digital print Unique in size Signed, dated, and titled on recto Image: 24.5 x 23 in Framed: 34.5 x 29 in
Santa Monica Auctions
Oct. 15, 2024
Melvin Sokolsky (1933-2022) - Bois de Boulogne, Paris, 1963
Est: €4,000 - €6,000
Gelatin silver print, printed later cm 50,5 x 40,7 (cm 36 x 35,7 picture) | 19.9 x 16 in. (14.2 x 14.1 in. picture) Edition 16 of 25 Signed, numbered, titled and dated in pencil on the verso Framed PROVENANCE Collection Marion Lambert, Christie's Paris, May 26th 2021, lotto n. 288 Lambert Art Collection, Avignon Staley-Wise Gallery, New York The Artist's resale right is not due for this lot
Finarte
Oct. 15, 2024
Melvin Sokolsky (1933-2022) - Ali Taxi, Paris, 1963
Est: €4,000 - €6,000
Gelatin silver print, printed later cm 50,5 x 40,5 (cm 35,8 x 35,8 picture) | 19.9 x 15.9 in. (14.1 x 14.1 in. picture) Edition 5 of 25 Signed, titled, dated and numbered in pencil on the verso Framed PROVENANCE Staley-Wise Gallery, New York Work accompanied by Certificate of authenticity released by the photographer The Artist's resale right is not due for this lot
Finarte
Sep. 26, 2024
MELVIN SOKOLSKY (1933-2022) Over New York, from the Bubble series. 1963; printed 1996.
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
MELVIN SOKOLSKY (1933-2022) Over New York, from the Bubble series. 1963; printed 1996. Silver print, the image measuring 25¼x20¼ cm,10x8 inches, the sheet 35½x28 cm,14x11 inches; with Sokolsky's signature, title, negative date, and edition notation "Portfolio APs" in pencil on verso. This print, the only one taken from Weehawken, New Jersey, on January 14th, 1963, was included in Sokolsky's portfolio Paris, 1963 published by Leafcar Editions, Los Angeles, in 1996. This portfolio was published as an edition of 25 plus 5 artist's proofs.
Swann Auction Galleries
Mar. 23, 2024
Melvin Sokolsky (1933-2022) USA, Photogravure
Est: $100 - $200
Melvin Sokolsky (1933-2022) USA, Photogravure Comes with COA Photographer: Melvin Sokolsky, (October 9, 1933 August 29, 2022) was an American photographer and film director. His fantastical and occasionally surreal work brought an experimental energy to Harpers Bazaar and fashion imagery in the 1960s. Title: Kazaks, Jump, Show Date Of Negative: 1962 Type Of Print: Authentic Vintage Sheet Fed Photogravure/Heliogravure Date Of Print: 2000 Publisher: Arena Editions Paper: Medium weight - satin/matte finish. Print Origin: Italy Verso: Professionally dry mounted with archival materials on 4ply museum mat black board. Overall Size: 14 x 16 in. Sight Size: 7 1/2 x 10 in. #5155
Sarasota Estate Auction
Nov. 09, 2023
MELVIN SOKOLSKY (1933-2022) Fly Dior, Paris, 1965 signé, titré, daté et nu
Est: €3,500 - €5,500
MELVIN SOKOLSKY (1933-2022) Fly Dior, Paris, 1965 signé, titré, daté et numéroté '7⁄25' au crayon (verso) image : 38,4 x 35,5 cm. (15 1⁄8 x 14 in.) feuille : 50,5 x 40,5 cm. (19 7⁄8 x 16 in.)
Christie's
Nov. 09, 2023
MELVIN SOKOLSKY (1933-2022) Simone Bubble, Saint-Germain, Paris, Harper's
Est: €3,500 - €5,500
MELVIN SOKOLSKY (1933-2022) Simone Bubble, Saint-Germain, Paris, Harper's Bazaar, 1963 signé, titré, daté et numéroté '8⁄25' au crayon (verso) image : 44,7 x 38,8 cm. (17 5⁄8 x 15 ¼ in.) feuille : 50,5 x 40,5 cm. (19 7⁄8 x 16 in.)
Christie's
Oct. 27, 2023
Melvin Sokolsky Gelatin Silver Print Saint Germain
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Saint Germain Toned silver print Artists proof signed on verso printed 1997 Melvin Sokolsky (American, 1933-2022) 13 x 13 inches (sight) 23 x 20 inches (frame) Overall good condition. Provenance: Purchase from Sothebys New York 2001. Originally sold at the "Focus on Aids" Benefit Auction November 19, 1999.
Lewis & Grant Auctions
Oct. 06, 2023
Melvin Sokolsky (1933-2022); On The Roof, Paris;
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
Melvin Sokolsky (1933-2022) On The Roof, Paris, 1963 Gelatin silver print; the photographer's 'Sokolsky, Made in France' stamp on the reverse. 11 3/8 x 11 3/8 in. (28.9 x 28.9 cm.)
Bonhams
Sep. 25, 2023
Vintage 1968 Melvin Sokolsky Black and White Photo of Nude Man and Woman in Personal Mailer
Est: -
This is an early career M. Sokolsky photograph. Melvin Sokolsky (October 9, 1933 August 29, 2022) was an American photographer and film director. Around 1954, Sokolsky met Robert Denning, who at the time worked with photographer Edgar de Evia, at an East Side gym. "I discovered that Edgar was paid $4000 for a Jell-O ad, and the idea of escaping from my tenement dwelling became an incredible dream and inspiration. He made editorial fashion photographs for publications such as Harper's Bazaar (for which he produced, in 1963, a "Bubble" series of photographs depicting fashion models "floating" in giant clear plastic bubbles suspended in midair above the River Seine in Paris),Vogue and The New York Times. Three quarters of his print photography has been for advertising, which does not usually carry a byline. Sokolsky said in an interview: "I resented the attitude that 'This is editorial and this is advertising'. I always felt, why dilute it? Why not always go for the full shot?" Toward the end of the 1960s, Sokolsky worked as both commercial director and cameraman.[citation needed] In early 2002, Sokolsky shot the pictures for Celine Dions A New Day Has Come. Numerous key galleries and museums such as. Melvin Sokolsky's work has been offered at auction multiple times, with realized prices ranging from 375 USD to 92,500 USD, depending on the size and medium of the artwork. Please ask specific questions on details, condition, and shipping prior to bidding, ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS, and the bidder will be responsible for payment. We box and ship what we can to keep costs low, and use USPS and UPS. Large items, extremely fragile, and high value items will be packed by UPS. Quotes available on request
One Source Auctions
May. 06, 2023
Joel-Peter Witkin (1939) Book Classic Edition ,
Est: $800 - $1,200
915 copies, numbered, in a custom box with 200 HORS Commerce. Each copy signed by Joel-Peter Witkin 62 B/W and color plates 13 x 12 inches
Santa Monica Auctions
Apr. 06, 2023
Melvin Sokolsky (1933-2022); Bubble in Trees, Paris;
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
Melvin Sokolsky (1933-2022) Bubble in Trees, Paris, 1963 Gelatin silver print, printed later; signed, titled, dated, and numbered '9/25' in pencil on the verso, a Fahey/Klein Gallery label on the frame verso. 13 x 13 in. (33.1 x 33.1 cm.) sheet 20 x 16 in. (50.8 x 40.6 cm.)
Bonhams
Apr. 06, 2023
Melvin Sokolsky (1933-2022); Du Taxi, Paris;
Est: $15,000 - $25,000
Melvin Sokolsky (1933-2022) Du Taxi, Paris, 1963 Archival pigment print, printed later; the photographer's blind stamp in the margin, signed, titled, dated, annotated 'Harper's Bazaar' and numbered '4/25' in pencil on the verso, a Fahey/Klein Gallery label on the frame verso. 30 x 30 in. (76 x 76 cm.) sheet 36 x 36 in. (91.4 x 91.4 cm.)
Bonhams
Dec. 06, 2022
Melvin Sokolsky (1933-2022) Yoga Wheel, New York City, 1961
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Melvin Sokolsky (1933-2022) Yoga Wheel, New York City, 1961 Gelatin silver print, printed later, signed, titled, dated, and numbered '14/25' in pencil on the verso. image: 15 x 14 3/4in. (38 x 37.4cm.) sheet: 20 x 16in. (50.8 x 40.5cm.) An Important Western Collection Melvin Sokolsky is perhaps best-known for his highly inventive, prop-driven fashion studies taken in the early 1960s for publications such as Harper's Bazaar and Vogue. including this gem, Yoga Wheel, 1961.
Hindman
May. 24, 2022
MELVIN SOKOLSKY (NÉ EN 1933) Fly Stairs, Paris, 1965 signé, titré, daté et
Est: €3,000 - €4,000
MELVIN SOKOLSKY (NÉ EN 1933) Fly Stairs, Paris, 1965 signé, titré, daté et numéroté 4/25' au crayon (verso) image : 34 x 34 cm. (13 3/8 x 13 3/8 in.) feuille : 49,5 x 40,3 cm. (19 1/2 x 15 7/8 in.)
Christie's
Dec. 01, 2021
Melvin Sokolsky b.1933
Est: £1,800 - £2,200
Melvin Sokolsky b.1933 Melvin Sokolsky b.1933 YOGA WHEEL, for Harper's Bazaar, 1962, printed later. Silver gelatin print, image size, 412 x 390mm, mounted and framed under glass, signed, titled, dated and numbered '6/25' in pencil verso James Danziger Collection Christie's: Lot 89 18 May 2005
Chiswick Auctions
Jun. 09, 2021
Melvin Sokolsky - ”Dorothea MacGowan, Harper's Bazaar”. 1965
Est: €2,000 - €3,000
Melvin Sokolsky ”Dorothea MacGowan, Harper's Bazaar”. 1965 Gelatin silver print, 1997 15 5/8 × 13 1/2 in. (19 7/8 × 15 7/8 in.) Signed, dated (exposure and print), titled and annotated: „A.P. #1" in pencil on the reverse as well as a dedication. Inscribed in pencil by another hand
Grisebach
May. 26, 2021
Melvin Sokolsky (né en 1933) Bois de Boulogne, Simone d’Allencourt, Paris, Harper's Bazaar, 196
Est: €2,500 - €3,500
Melvin Sokolsky (né en 1933) Bois de Boulogne, Simone d’Allencourt, Paris, Harper's Bazaar, 1963 signé, titré, daté et numéroté '16/25' au crayon (verso) image : 36 x 36 cm. feuille : 50,6 x 40,6 cm.
Christie's
Mar. 28, 2021
Melvin Sokolsky (American, born 1933), Le Dragon (Simone d’Aillencourt), Harpers Bazaar, Paris, 1963, gelatin silver print, 12 1/2 x 12 3/4in (32 x 32.5cm)
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
Melvin Sokolsky (American born 1933) Le Dragon (Simone d’Aillencourt), Harpers Bazaar, Paris, 1963 gelatin silver print pencil signed to the reverse, numbered 9/25, titled and dated, further inscribed CMSO-038 12 1/2 x 12 3/4in (32 x 32.5cm)
Andrew Jones Auctions
Oct. 02, 2020
Melvin Sokolsky (born 1933) Over New York, for 'Harper's Bazaar', 1963
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Melvin Sokolsky (born 1933) Over New York, for 'Harper's Bazaar', 1963 Gelatin silver print, printed later, signed, titled, dated and numbered '18/25' in pencil on the verso. 17 x 14in (43.2 x 35.6cm) sheet 20 x 16in (50.8 x 40.7cm) For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Oct. 02, 2020
Melvin Sokolsky (born 1933); After Delvaux, Paris Collections, 'Harper's Bazaar';
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
Melvin Sokolsky (born 1933) After Delvaux, Paris Collections, 'Harper's Bazaar', 1963 Gelatin silver print, printed later, signed, titled, dated and numbered '8/25' in pencil on the verso. 12 3/4 x 19in (32.3 x 48.3cm) sheet 20 x 16in (50.8 x 40.6cm) For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Jul. 09, 2020
Melvin Sokolsky - "Saint-Germain, Paris, Harper's Bazaar“
Est: €2,000 - €3,000
Melvin Sokolsky "Saint-Germain, Paris, Harper's Bazaar“ Gelatin silver print, 1996 Signed, dated, titled, annotated and editioned in pencil on the reverse: "AP'5“ 8 1/4 × 8 3/8 in. (13 7/8 × 11 in.)
Grisebach
Jul. 09, 2020
Melvin Sokolsky - "On the Roof, Paris, [Harper's] Bazaar“
Est: €2,000 - €3,000
Melvin Sokolsky "On the Roof, Paris, [Harper's] Bazaar“ Gelatin silver print, 1996 Signed, dated, titled, annotated and editioned in pencil on the reverse: "AP“ 8 1/2 × 8 3/8 in. (13 7/8 × 10 7/8 in.)
Grisebach
May. 28, 2020
Melvin Sokolsky (born 1933) Over New York1963for Harper's Bazaar, gelatin silver print, signed 'M Sokolsky', titled and numbered 18/25 verso17 x 14in (43.2 x 35.6cm)sheet 20 x 16in (50.8 x 40.7cm)
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
Melvin Sokolsky (born 1933) Over New York 1963 for Harper's Bazaar, gelatin silver print, signed 'M Sokolsky', titled and numbered 18/25 verso 17 x 14in (43.2 x 35.6cm) sheet 20 x 16in (50.8 x 40.7cm) For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Dec. 17, 2019
Melvin Sokolsky (born 1933); Over New York;
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
Melvin Sokolsky (born 1933) Over New York, 1963 Archival pigment print, printed later, signed, titled, dated and numbered '18/25' in pencil on the verso. 18 1/2 x 14 3/4in (47 x 37.4cm) sheet 20 x 16in (50.8 x 40.6cm) For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Oct. 01, 2019
MELVIN SOKOLSKY - Paris 1963
Est: $30,000 - $50,000
MELVIN SOKOLSKY - Paris 1963
Phillips
Dec. 07, 2018
MELVIN SOKOLSKY | Las Meninas, Harper's Bazaar, New York, 1968
Est: £2,000 - £3,000
Silver print, printed later. Signed, titled, dated, numbered 10/25 and annotated in pencil on the verso.
Sotheby's
Dec. 07, 2018
MELVIN SOKOLSKY | Sidekick, Harper's Bazaar, Paris, 1965
Est: £2,000 - £3,000
Silver print, printed later. Signed, titled, dated and numbered 12/25 in pencil on the verso.
Sotheby's
Sep. 27, 2018
MELVIN SOKOLSKY | Melanie Bat Paris, 1965
Est: £700 - £1,000
Silver gelatin print, printed later. Signed, titled, dated and numbered 7 /25 in pencil on the verso.
Sotheby's
Sep. 16, 2018
Melvin Sokolsky, (American, b. 1933), After Delvaux, Paris, 1963 (for Harper's Bazaar), gelatin silver print, 8" x 8"
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Melvin Sokolsky (American, b. 1933) After Delvaux, Paris, 1963 (for Harper's Bazaar) gelatin silver print Artist Proof, signed, titled and dated in pencil 8" x 8"
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Sep. 16, 2018
Melvin Sokolsky, (American, b. 1933), Jump, Paris, 1965 (for Harper's Bazaar), gelatin silver print, 8" x 8"
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Melvin Sokolsky (American, b. 1933) Jump, Paris, 1965 (for Harper's Bazaar) gelatin silver print Artist Proof, signed, titled and dated in pencil 8" x 8"
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
May. 17, 2018
MELVIN SOKOLSKY (B. 1933) - Tooker Lips, New York, 1965
Est: £2,500 - £3,500
MELVIN SOKOLSKY (B. 1933) Tooker Lips, New York, 1965 archival pigment print signed, titled, dated and numbered '8/25' in pencil (verso) image: 17 7/8 x 14 1/8 in. (45.5 x 36 cm.) sheet: 28 3/4 x 24 in. (73 x 61 cm.) This work is number eight from an edition of twenty-fve.
Christie's
Dec. 14, 2017
SOKOLSKY, MELVIN (b. 1933) Pont Alexandre III at Night, Paris, 1963.
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
SOKOLSKY, MELVIN (b. 1933) Pont Alexandre III at Night, Paris, 1963. Gelatin silver print, printed 1999, 7 7/8 x 8 inches (198 x 203 mm), signed, titled, dated, annotated and editioned 15 from the edition of 20 in pencil on the verso. Fine, framed. One of the classic Vogue "Bubble girl" series by Sokolsky, this is a rich-toned print, very unlike the artist's later digital printings. C
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Dec. 06, 2017
SOKOLSKY, MELVIN
Est: CHF1,500 - CHF2,500
SOKOLSKY, MELVIN (1933) Standing woman, 1960s. Gelatin silver print on baryt paper. Vintage. Image size 34 x 26,5 cm; sheet size 35,3 x 27,8 cm. Verso signed and numbered 1/12. --------------- SOKOLSKY, MELVIN (1933) Stehende, 1960er Jahre. Silbergelatine-Abzug auf Barytpapier. Vintage. Bildmass 34 x 26,5 cm; Blattgrösse 35,3 x 27,8 cm. Verso signiert und nummeriert 1/12. Unter Passepartout.
Koller Auctions
May. 19, 2017
MELVIN SOKOLSKY | 'In Trees, Paris', 1963
Est: £4,000 - £6,000
Silver print, printed later. Signed, titled, dated and numbered 24/25 in pencil on the reverse. With a gallery label bearing information about the work in facsimile affixed to the back of the frame.
Sotheby's
Dec. 02, 2016
Melvin Sokolsky, Simone, Seine, Paris, 1963
Est: €3,000 - €4,000
Melvin Sokolsky (b. 1933) Simone, Seine, Paris, 1963 Archival pigment print, printed later Signed, titled, dated, numbered and annotated 'Harper's Bazaar', in pencil in the margin AP 5/5 36 x 28 cm (14.17 x 11.02 in) Frame: 46 x 38 cm (18 x 15 in) Acte 2 Galerie, Paris Condition Report: This print was examined in the frame and has no apparent condition issues. Shipping costs excl. statutory VAT and plus 2,5% (+VAT) shipping insurance.
Auctionata Paddle8 AG
Nov. 23, 2016
MELVIN SOKOLSKY (NÉ EN 1933) With Chair, Harper's Bazaar, Paris, 1963
Est: €3,000 - €4,000
MELVIN SOKOLSKY (NÉ EN 1933) With Chair, Harper's Bazaar, Paris, 1963 signé, titré, daté et numéroté '15/23' au crayon (verso) image 35.5 x 35.2 cm. (14 x 13 7/8 in.) feuille 50.5 x 40.5 cm. (19 7/8 x 16 in.)
Christie's
Oct. 06, 2016
MELVIN SOKOLSKY - Paris 1963
Est: $30,000 - $50,000
MELVIN SOKOLSKY - Paris 1963
Phillips
Oct. 06, 2016
MELVIN SOKOLSKY - Over New York, 1963
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
MELVIN SOKOLSKY - Over New York, 1963
Phillips
May. 19, 2016
MELVIN SOKOLSKY | ‘Bubble on the Seine, Paris', 1963
Est: £6,000 - £8,000
Pigment print. With a gallery label bearing information about the work affixed to the reverse of the mount. Edition 8/25.
Sotheby's
Apr. 04, 2016
MELVIN SOKOLSKY - Fly Green Angel, New York, 1965
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
MELVIN SOKOLSKY - Fly Green Angel, New York, 1965
Phillips
Jun. 29, 2015
Melvin SOKOLSKY (Né en 1933) BUBBLE ON THE SEINE, PARIS HARPER’S BAZAR – 1963 Tirage pigmentaire sur papier archival
Est: €4,000 - €5,000
Melvin SOKOLSKY (Né en 1933) BUBBLE ON THE SEINE, PARIS HARPER'S BAZAR – 1963 Tirage pigmentaire sur papier archival Signé, titré, daté et numéroté « AP#5 » sous l'image h: 21 w: 21 cm Commentaire : ARCHIVAL PIGMENT PRINT, SIGNED, TITLED, DATED AND NUMBERED "AP#5" BELOW IMAGE; 8,27 x 8,27 in.
Artcurial
Jun. 29, 2015
Melvin SOKOLSKY (Né en 1933) SIDEKICK, (DOROTHEA MCGOWAN), PARIS – 1965 Tirage pigmentaire
Est: €8,000 - €10,000
Melvin SOKOLSKY (Né en 1933) SIDEKICK, (DOROTHEA MCGOWAN), PARIS – 1965 Tirage pigmentaire Signé, titré et daté au dos Édition de 25 exemplaires h: 80 w: 76,20 cm Provenance : Fahey Klein, Los Angeles, USA Collection particulière, Dubaï Bibliographie : M. Sokolsky, archive, Leaf Car Éditions, 2009, p. 442 Commentaire : ARCHIVAL PIGMENT PRINT, SIGNED, TITLED AND DATED ON VERSO, EDITION OF 25; 31,50 x 30 in.
Artcurial
Oct. 17, 2014
SOKOLSKY, MELVIN (1933- ) Model in bubble, Paris.
Est: $7,000 - $10,000
SOKOLSKY, MELVIN (1933- ) Model in bubble, Paris. Silver print, 21 3/4x18 1/8 inches (55.2x46 cm.), with Sokolsky's signature, date, and edition notation 1-1, in pencil, on verso and on the overmat. 1963; printed 1990
Swann Auction Galleries
Mar. 21, 2014
MELVIN SOKOLSKY (* 1938)
Est: €2,000 - €2,500
MELVIN SOKOLSKY (* 1938) 'Fly Elephants' (Harper's Bazaar), Paris 1965 Signed, titled and annotated by the photographer in pencil on the reverse
WestLicht