Max Waldman Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Max Waldman Art Value Price Guide

Jan. 30, 2025
WALDMAN MAX: (1919-1981)
Est: €150 - €200
WALDMAN MAX: (1919-1981) American photographer, principally known for his dance and theatre images. T.L.S., Max Waldman, one page, 8vo, New York, 20th April 1966, to Miss. Lynn Hope. Waldman writes to thank Hope for her involvement in a recent project, in part, ´Your cooperation in this photographic venture has put me forever in your debt. It helps launch an exciting new concept that weds play text (historic and contemporary) with visual layout. Needless to say, your performance, while the first pilot model, will be the star luminary in any series.....you have created a genuine work of theatre art.....Your very enthusiasm was my encouragement´ and further continues to refer to his photographs of the ´theatre art´, ´As of now, I have underwritten the entire cost: a considerable material expense - plus a greater expense in time. It has posed a difficult decision of having to turn aside requests for additional prints. In fulfilling my obligation to the company, about 1,000 pictures will have been given out. Taking individual orders would create chaos: nor could I, in good conscience, charge anyone. On the back of each print is stamped my one request to you. Do not make copies, give them to friends, newspapers etc.: to anyone where control is lost. Please honor this restriction: otherwise, our entire joint efforts will be jeopardized.....´. Accompanied by the original envelope. Together with the original photographs referred to, the set of eight 8 x 10 prints depicting various actors in costume poses from the Royal Shakespeare Company´s Broadway stage production of Marat/Sade, which opened at the Martin Beck Theatre on 27th December 1965. Each of the photographs bear Waldman´s credit stamp to the verso along with a further explanatory stamp stating, in part, ´This photo is given as a personal courtesy to: Lynn Hope (inserted in manuscript) It is the sole property of the photographer and is not to be reproduced.....´. Contained within the original envelope. Further including a book signed and inscribed, being a hardback edition of Zero by Zero Mostel, First Edition published by the Horizon Press, New York, 1965, featuring 152 photographs by Waldman and drawings by Zero Mostel. Signed by Waldman in black ink to the front free endpaper, ´To Lynn Hope - In appreciation of your kind help, Max Waldman´, and dated New York City, April 1966, in his hand. Accompanied by the dust jacket (some tears and age wear). G to generally VG, 2 + 8 Lynn Hope was the head costume mistress at the Aldwych Theatre in London and also performed the same duties on the tours of the Royal Shakespeare Company from 1955 onwards.
International Autograph Auctions Europe, S.L.
Nov. 18, 2024
Max Waldman (1919-1981) Two Photographs:
Est: $500 - $1,000
Max Waldman (American, 1919-1981) Two Silver Gelatin Photographs: "Eve With Snake" and "Improvisations", each signed. Each framed. Sizes: 1) 13.25'' x 9.75'', 34 x 25 cm (image); 22.5'' x 18.75'', 57 x 48 cm (frame); 2) 10.75'' x 13.75'', 27 x 35 cm (image); 18.75'' x 22.5'', 48 x 57 cm (frame). Provenance: Vincent Tajiri Collection (founding photo editor for Playboy Magazine); Gifted by the Artist.
Material Culture
Nov. 18, 2024
Max Waldman (1919-1981) Two Photographs
Est: $500 - $1,000
Max Waldman (American, 1919-1981) Two Silver Gelatin Photographs: "Living Theatre #1" and "Living Theatre #2", each signed. Framed. Each Size: 13.25'' x 10.5'', 34 x 27 cm (image); 22.5'' x 18.75'', 57 x 48 cm (frame). Provenance: Vincent Tajiri Collection (founding photo editor for Playboy Magazine); Gifted by the Artist.
Material Culture
Aug. 17, 2023
Max Waldman Photo Print Baryshnikov & Kirkland
Est: $200 - $400
Max Waldman (American, New York, 1919-1981). Photograph, Mikhail Baryshnikov & Gelsey Kirkland. Signed and numbered 5/50 on the mount, Max Waldman label on verso. 13 1/2" x 10 5/8" (with frame 14 1/4" x 11 1/4").
Willow Auction House
Jul. 13, 2023
Max Waldman (1919-1981): Laurence Olivier
Est: $100 - $200
Black and white photograph, 1972, signed and numbered 3/25, with the Max Waldman labels on the back of the frame. 19 1/2 x 15 1/2 in. (sheet), 28 1/4 x 23 1/4 in. (frame). The World of Joanne Woodward and Paul Newman
STAIR
Jun. 29, 2023
Max Waldman (1919-1981), 'Les Sylphides: Natalia Makarova & Ivan Nagy', c.1970, a signed black and white photograph of two ballet dancers, 30 cm x 21.5 cm with margins, framed and glazed, together with a framed signed photographic print, 'To...
Est: £300 - £500
Max Waldman (1919-1981), 'Les Sylphides: Natalia Makarova & Ivan Nagy', c.1970, a signed black and white photograph of two ballet dancers, 30 cm x 21.5 cm with margins, framed and glazed, together with a framed signed photographic print, 'To Robin, With Best Wishes, Mikhail Baryshnikov', 35.5 cm x 31 cm framed and glazed. Qty: (2)
Dawsons Auctioneers
Jun. 22, 2023
Max Waldman Photo Print Bather
Est: $200 - $400
Max Waldman (American, New York, 1919-1981). Photograph, man in bathtub. Max Waldman labels on verso. Photo 9 1/2" x 7 5/8" (with frame 9 1/8" x 11 1/4"). Chips to glass along edges.
Willow Auction House
Jun. 22, 2023
Max Waldman Photo Print Baryshnikov & Kirkland
Est: $200 - $400
Max Waldman (American, New York, 1919-1981). Photograph, Mikhail Baryshnikov & Gelsey Kirkland. Signed and numbered 5/50 on the mount, Max Waldman label on verso. 13 1/2" x 10 5/8" (with frame 14 1/4" x 11 1/4").
Willow Auction House
Feb. 18, 2023
MAX WALDMAN LIMITED ED PHOTO OF GISELLE BALLET
Est: $100 - $150
A Max Waldman limited edition silver gelatin print of the American Ballet Theatre production of Giselle with Natalia Makarova and Mikail Baryshnikov, 1974. Numbered 5 of 25 on the lower left and signed: Max Waldman, on the lower right. Features a Max Waldman paper label on verso and Giselle production details. Matted and framed under glass in a modern chrome frame. Note: Max Waldman, American, 1919 to 1981, was a dance and theater photographer who was also well known for his dramatic shots on a great range of subjects from football players to immigrants. Theater Related Collectibles, Limited Edition Photographs For Wall Decor.
Antique Arena Inc
Nov. 09, 2021
Max Waldman (American 1919-1981), The Four Seasons (Royal Danish Ballet), Gelatin Silver Print, Signed, Framed, 19-1/2 x 24 in
Est: $200 - $300
Max Waldman (American 1919-1981), The Four Seasons (Royal Danish Ballet), Gelatin Silver Print, Signed, Framed, 19-1/2 x 24 in
Weschler's
Nov. 09, 2021
Max Waldman (American 1919-1981), le Jeune Homme et la Mort (Baryshnikov) and a Second Work, each Gelatin Silver Print, Framed, 21 x 17
Est: $400 - $600
Max Waldman (American 1919-1981), le Jeune Homme et la Mort (Baryshnikov) and a Second Work, each Gelatin Silver Print, Framed, 21 x 17
Weschler's
Nov. 09, 2021
Max Waldman (American 1919-1981), 'Les Sylphides' and Suzanne Farrell, Two Gelatin Silver Prints, each Signed, Framed, 21 x 17 in
Est: $400 - $600
Max Waldman (American 1919-1981), 'Les Sylphides' and Suzanne Farrell, Two Gelatin Silver Prints, each Signed, Framed, 21 x 17 in
Weschler's
Nov. 09, 2021
Max Waldman (American 1919-1981), Two Gelatin Silver Prints, one Featuring Baryshnikov, each Signed, Framed, 21 x 17 in
Est: $400 - $600
Max Waldman (American 1919-1981), Two Gelatin Silver Prints, one Featuring Baryshnikov, each Signed, Framed, 21 x 17 in
Weschler's
Nov. 09, 2021
Max Waldman (American 1919-1981), 'Dying Swan' and Embracing Couple, Two Gelatin Silver Prints, each Signed, Framed, 21 x 17 in
Est: $400 - $600
Max Waldman (American 1919-1981), 'Dying Swan' and Embracing Couple, Two Gelatin Silver Prints, each Signed, Framed, 21 x 17 in
Weschler's
Nov. 09, 2021
Max Waldman (American 1919-1981), Peter Martin and Suzanne Farrel and Ivan Nagy, Two Gelatin Silver Prints, each Signed,Framed, 21 x 17
Est: $400 - $600
Max Waldman (American 1919-1981), Peter Martin and Suzanne Farrel and Ivan Nagy, Two Gelatin Silver Prints, each Signed,Framed, 21 x 17
Weschler's
Oct. 23, 2021
Max Waldman, American (1920-1981), Night Journey, 1978, black and white photograph, 11 1/2 x 17 3/4 inches
Est: $250 - $350
Max Waldman American, (1920-1981) Night Journey, 1978 black and white photograph Performed by Diane Gray & Tim Wengerd, Choreography Martha Graham, stamped by the studio on the reverse, signed on the mount
Link Auction Galleries
Dec. 12, 2020
Prints, Max Waldman
Est: $200 - $400
(lot of 3) Max Waldman (American, 1920-1981), "After Eden," reproduction prints, artist labels affixed verso, overall (with mat/each): 11"h x 9"w
Clars Auctions
Dec. 12, 2020
Max Waldman, American (1920-1981), Night Journey, 1978, black and white photograph, 11 1/2 x 17 3/4 inches
Est: $250 - $350
Max Waldman (1920-1981) Night Journey, 1978 black and white photograph Performed by Diane Gray & Tim Wengerd, Choreography Martha Graham, stamped by the studio on the reverse, signed on the mount 11 1/2 x 17 3/4 inches
Link Auction Galleries
Nov. 14, 2020
Prints, Max Waldman
Est: $400 - $600
(lot of 3) Max Waldman (American, 1920-1981), "After Eden," reproduction prints, artist labels affixed verso, overall (with mat/each): 11"h x 9"w
Clars Auctions
Oct. 01, 2020
Max Waldman, Mikhail Baryshnikov
Est: $700 - $900
Max Waldman Mikhail Baryshnikov 1975 gelatin silver print 9.25 h × 6.25 w in (23 × 16 cm) This still captures Baryshnikov in the American Ballet Theater's 1975 production of Le jeune homme et la mort. Provenance: Estate of Max Waldman | Etherton Gallery, Tucson | Acquired from the previous in 2000, Collection of David and Vivian Campbell, Toronto condition: Sheet has been trimmed and is mounted with archival linen adhesive at two points along upper edge verso. Print is free of any visible surface wear or discoloration. Framed behind glass measuring 17 x 14 x 1 inches.
Wright
Apr. 12, 2020
MAX WALDMAN 'Marat/Sade" Signed Limited edition Photograph
Est: $800 - $1,200
Original MAX WALDMAN (1919-1981) 1966 'Marat/Sade" Signed limited edition Photograph. "Glenda Jackson as Charlotte Corday in the Royal Shakespeare Company production of Peter Weiss' play under the direction of Peter Brook."
Jonah Fine Art
Jan. 04, 2020
4 Max Waldman Ballerina Silver Gelatin Photographs
Est: $200 - $300
United States,1920-1981 Includes Act Without Words, edition 8 of 50, Les Sylphides, edition 6 of 50, Marat/Sade, edition 9 of 50, and The Dying Swan, edition 6 of 50.
Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers
Jun. 29, 2019
Max Waldman (American, 1920â1981), Mikhail Baryshnikov (Giselle)
Est: $25 - $25,000
Max Waldman (American, 1920â1981), Mikhail Baryshnikov (Giselle) gelatin silver print (mounted), 1975, signed and numbered 5/25, with artist labels to frame verso, matted and framed. DOA 28 1/4 x 24 1/4 in. From the Collection of Dr. James Finch, Durham, NC Additional high-resolution photos are available at LelandLittle.com
Leland Little Auctions
Apr. 13, 2019
MAX WALDMAN PHOTOGRAPH CHARLOTTE CORDAY IN MARAT
Est: $300 - $800
Max Waldman Photograph Charlotte Corday in Marat: Max Waldman (American, 1919 - 1981) silver print photograph depicting Charlotte Corday from the Royal Shakespeare Company production of Peter Weiss' Marat Sade. Signed by the artist in the margin and with artist's stamp and copyright information on verso. Dimensions are: sight size - 10“ tall X 13“ wide, while the frame measures 18 1/2“ tall X 21 3/4“ wide X 1 1/4" deep. All measurements are approximate. Artist Biography: Max Waldman (1918-1941) was an American photographer known for his ability to capture the movement and drama of dancers and actors during performance. He studied at the Albright Art School He often collaborated with performers and released multiple book collections of his photography. Reference: http://www.maxwaldman.com/pages/bio.html
Oakridge Auction Gallery
Oct. 03, 2017
Max Waldman, (1919 - 1981 New York, NY), Mikhail Baryshnikov at rehearsal New York State Theater Lincoln Center, Silver gelatin print u
Est: $700 - $900
Max Waldman (1919 - 1981 New York, NY) Mikhail Baryshnikov at rehearsal New York State Theater Lincoln Center Silver gelatin print under glass Signed in the lower right margin: Max Waldman, autographed in ink lower center in the image: Mikhail Baryshnikov Image size: 18' H x 14' W Provenance: The Estate of Tammis Day, Sula, MT. Notes: Paper size: 20' H x 16' W; framed size: 20.25' H x 16' W x 1' D.
John Moran Auctioneers
Mar. 15, 2015
MAX WALDMAN (1919-1981) Natalia Makarova
Est: €4,000 - €6,000
MAX WALDMAN (1919-1981) Natalia Makarova Photo argentique noir et blanc d'Epoque offerte à Serge Lifar en 1976. Signée à la main et mention A.P. pour épreuve d'artiste. Nombreuses inscriptions au dos dont n° du négatif Provenance : Collection privée de Serge Lifar Dimensions : 26 x 30 cm
Accademia Fine Art
Jan. 23, 2015
Max Waldman (American, 1919-1981) Portrait of Judith Jamison in Cry, 1976. Signed "Max Waldman" in gray ink or similar l.r., numbered "
Est: $700 - $900
Max Waldman (American, 1919-1981) Portrait of Judith Jamison in Cry, 1976. Signed "Max Waldman" in gray ink or similar l.r., numbered "4/25" in gray ink or similar l.l. Gelatin silver print, image size 17 3/4 x 13 3/4 in. (45.0 x 34.8 cm), framed. Condition: Not examined out of frame. N.B. The lot is accompanied by a bill of sale from the Max Waldman Archives dated September 9, 2005.
Skinner
Dec. 17, 2014
in Le Jeune Homme et la Mort
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
in Le Jeune Homme et la Mort, 1975 Gelatin silver print, signed and numbered 11/25 in the margin. 17 3/4 x 13in
Bonhams
Oct. 16, 2014
MAX WALDMAN (American, 1920-1981) Ballerina, circa 1970
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
MAX WALDMAN (American, 1920-1981) Ballerina, circa 1970 Gelatin silver 18 x 13-3/4 inches (45.7 x 34.9 cm) (window) Signed and numbered '1/25' in ink in margin recto PROVENANCE: From the artist's family.
Heritage Auctions