Alberto Korda Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Alberto Korda Art Value Price Guide

Jul. 14, 2026
Alberto Korda (1928-2001, Cuban), Untitled (Che Guevara and crowd) from the series "Fábrica de Nicaro," circa 1960s
Est: $300 - $500
Alberto Korda (1928-2001, Cuban) Untitled (Che Guevara and crowd) from the series "Fábrica de Nicaro," circa 1960s Gelatin silver print on paper From the edition of unknown size and date (printed circa 1980) Signed and with the artist's device in ink in the lower right margin: Alberto / Korda
John Moran Auctioneers
Jun. 05, 2026
Alberto Korda, El Quijote de la Farola, Havanna, 1959
Est: €1,000 - €1,200
Signed in felt-tip pen in the margin lower right.
Lempertz
May. 28, 2026
ALBERTO KORDA (1928–2001)
Est: €10,000 - €12,000
ALBERTO KORDA (1928–2001) | Guerrillero Heroico' (Che Guevara), Havana, Cuba, March 5, 1960 Image size: 46.3 x 40.2 cm English Gelatin silver print, printed in the 1970s on double-weight matte paper 50.5 x 40.2 cm, in very good condition. Signed, titled "Che", and dedicated "Para Norka con gran amor" in ink by the photographer in the lower margin. This unique early, rare and exceptionally large print dedicated to his muse and wife Norka was purchased directly from Norka in 2006. Korda's iconic portrait of the 20th century was the centerpiece of the 2008 exhibition "Che Guevara: The Cult Image of a Generation." This exhibition intensified Peter Coeln's interest in Cuban photography from the decades immediately before and after the revolution. The OstLicht photo collection now houses over 3,500 prints, of which approximately 600 depict Che Guevara and roughly twice as many Fidel Castro. The legendary portrait of Che was taken at a memorial event where Fidel Castro delivered a passionate speech. The previous day, 95 people had been killed in the explosion of a freighter carrying Belgian munitions; with the CIA suspected of sabotage, Castro began to seek closer ties with the USSR. Korda photographed the dignitaries on the podium when Che Guevara, standing in the background, briefly stepped forward, resulting in two successful shots. The unparalleled popularity of this portrait reached its peak only after the revolutionary's death, primarily in the form of posters; genuine vintage prints are not available. All prints made directly from the negative during Korda's lifetime are now highly sought-after collector's items – this one is very early and unusually large-format. The photographer dedicated the valuable print to his muse and wife Norka, from whom it was purchased directly in 2006. Deutsch Silbergelatineabzug, geprintet in den 1970er-Jahren auf kartonstarkem, halbmattem Papier 50,5 x 40,2 cm, in sehr gutem Zustand. Im unteren Rand vom Fotografen mit Tinte signiert, betitelt "Che" und gewidmet "Para Norka con gran amor". Dieser frühe, seltene und außergewöhnlich großformatige Druck, der seiner Muse und Ehefrau Norka gewidmet ist, wurde 2006 direkt von Norka erworben. Kordas Ikone des 20. Jahrhunderts stand 2008 im Mittelpunkt der Ausstellung "Che Guevara. Das Kultbild einer Generation"; in Folge verstärkte sich Peter Coelns Interesse an kubanischer Fotografie aus den Jahrzehnten unmittlebar vor und nach der Revolution, die Fotosammlung OstLicht beherbergt mittlerweile über 3.500 Abzüge, wovon etwa 600 Che Guevara und etwa doppelt so viele Fidel Castro zeigen. Ches legendäres Porträt entstand anlässlich einer Gedenkveranstaltung, bei der Fidel Castro eine leidenschaftliche Rede hielt. Am Vortag waren 95 Menschen bei der Explosion eines Frachters mit belgischer Munition ums Leben gekommen; da man die CIA der Sabotage verdächtigte, begann sich Castro an die UdSSR anzunähern. Korda fotografierte die Prominenten auf dem Podium, als Che, der im Hintergrund stand, kurz vortrat und zwei Aufnahmen gelangen. Die unvergleichliche Verbreitung dieses Porträts erreichte ihren Höhepunkt erst nach dem Tod des Revolutionärs in Form von Postern; Vintageabzüge im engeren Sinne sind nicht erhältlich. Alle zu Kordas Lebzeiten direkt vom Negativ angefertigten Abzüge sind heute begehrte Sammlerstücke – der vorliegende ist sehr früh und ungewöhnlich großformatig. Der Fotograf widmete den wertvollen Print seiner Muse und Ehefrau Norka, von der er 2006 direkt erworben wurde.
OstLicht Auctions
May. 20, 2026
Alberto Korda (1928 - 2001) - Niño campesino, 1999
Est: €500 - €800
Vintage gelatin silver print cm 25 x 20 | 9.9 x 7.9 in. Titled, signed and dated in black ink on the verso
Finarte
Apr. 30, 2026
Alberto Korda. Guerrillero Heroico (Che Guevara). 1960; printed 1980s.
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Alberto Korda 1928-2001 Guerrillero Heroico (Che Guevara). 1960; printed 1980s. Silver print With Korda's signature in ink on recto.
Swann Auction Galleries
Apr. 29, 2026
Photography. Fidel Castro
Est: -
[KORDÁ, Alberto].- Fotografía de Fidel Castro durante un discurso, 18 x 12.7 cm. Sello de tampón "Korda", en tinta azul, al dorso.
Duran Arte y Subastas
Apr. 01, 2026
Alberto Korda (1928 - 2001) - Portrait de Norka, 1958
Est: €1,000 - €1,500
Gelatin silver print, printed later cm 35,3 x 28 (cm 26,4 x 33,7 picture) | 13.8 x 11 in. (10.3 x 13.2 in. picture) Signed in black ink with photographer's credit blindstamp on the image Framed
Finarte
Mar. 10, 2026
Alberto Korda, Guerrillero Heroico (Che Guevara)
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
Alberto Korda Guerrillero Heroico (Che Guevara) 1960 / printed later gelatin silver print image: 17 h x 14.5 w in (43 x 37 cm) sheet: 20 h x 16 w in (51 x 41 cm) Signed, titled and dated to lower edge 'Guerrillero Heroico 5/3/1960 Alberto Korda'. Literature: Che Guevara: Revolutionary & Icon, Ziff, ed., ppg. 17, 40 Cuba by Korda, Loviny and Silvestri-Levy, cover Korda: A Revolutionary Lens, Vives and Sanders, eds., pg. 48 This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.
Los Angeles Modern Auctions
Dec. 03, 2025
Alberto Korda, 1928-2001, Che Guevara, El Juego de Golf
Est: $500 - $700
Alberto Korda British, 1928-2001 Che Guevara, El Juego de Golf silver gelatin print 1998 (a reprint of the original from c. 1959), signed and dated lower right
Abell Auction
Dec. 03, 2025
Alberto Korda, British 1928-2001, La Entrada En La Habana
Est: $500 - $700
Alberto Korda British, 1928-2001 La Entrada En La Habana silver gelatin print 1998, signed and dated lower right, titled "La Entrada en la Habana" with original date "8 de Enero, 1959", with artist inscription to Mark Canton
Abell Auction
Dec. 03, 2025
Alberto Korda, British 1928-2001, Guerrillero Heroico (Che Guevara)
Est: $500 - $700
Alberto Korda British, 1928-2001 Guerrillero Heroico (Che Guevara) silver gelatin print signed and dated lower right, titled lower left with date "6 de Marzo, 1960"
Abell Auction
Nov. 27, 2025
Alberto Korda (1928-2001) Guerillero Heroico, Habana [Che Guevara], 1960
Est: £600 - £800
Silver gelatin print, printed between 1996-2001, image size 32 x 28cm, sheet size 35.5 x 28cm, signed by the photographer in felt-tip pen lower margin recto. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity signed by Dante Diaz Korda in ink. Qty: (1) Provenance:Acquired by the present owner from Dante Diaz Korda
Chiswick Auctions
Nov. 10, 2025
Alberto Korda (1928 - 2001) - ...a cualquier hora, 1965
Est: €800 - €1,200
Gelatin silver print, printed in 1980s cm 37,2 x 24,8 (cm 31,5 x 21,2 picture) | 14.6 x 9.8 in. (12.4 x 8.3 in. picture) Titled, dated and signed in pencil on the verso
Finarte
Oct. 29, 2025
Korda. Photograph of Fidel Castro
Est: -
KORDÁ, Alberto.- Photograph of Fidel Castro drinking water from a ladle while, according to the note on the back, cutting sugarcane. On the back, the photographer's stamp, probably taken during the early years of the revolution.
Duran Arte y Subastas
Oct. 16, 2025
Alberto Korda. Che Guevara. 1960; printed 1980s.
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Alberto Korda 1928-2001 Che Guevara. 1960; printed 1980s. Silver print With Korda's signature in ink on recto.
Swann Auction Galleries
Sep. 09, 2025
Alberto Korda (1928 - 2001) - CHE, 1960s
Est: €600 - €800
Later gelatin silver print cm 40,3 x 30,2 (cm 31,3 x 21 picture) | 15.9 x 11.9 in. (12.3 x 8.2 in. picture) Signed in black ink on the white inferior recto margin
Finarte
Sep. 09, 2025
Alberto Korda (1928 - 2001) - Untitled (Che Guevara and crowd), 1960s
Est: €600 - €800
Later gelatin silver print cm 30,2 x 40,3 (cm 21 x 31,4 picture) | 11.9 x 15.9 in. (8.2 x 12.4 in. picture) Signed in black ink on the white inferior recto margin
Finarte
Jun. 04, 2025
Korda, Alberto (1928-2001)
Est: €1,500 - €2,000
Korda, Alberto (1928-2001) Camilo Cienfuegos Silver gelatine print Verso stamp “Korda Studios” 14,7 x 11,8 in Some loss of color and retouching. The rather poor condition is typical of Cuba photographs from the period. The photographs were pinned to the wall unframed with nails. (We would like to thank Mr Johannes Faber for his valuable advice.)
Lehner Kunstauktionen
May. 22, 2025
Alberto Korda (1928-2001)
Est: £800 - £1,200
Alberto Korda (1928-2001) GUERILLERO HEROICO, HABANA [CHE GUEVARA], 1960. Silver gelatin print, printed full frame by Alberto Korda early- to mid-1980s, image size 21 x 31.5cm, sheet size 30.5 x 40.5cm, signed by the photographer in felt-tip pen lower margin recto. Framed, frame size 45 x 52.5cm.
Chiswick Auctions
May. 08, 2025
ALBERTO KORDA (1928-2001) Che Guevara. 1960; printed 1990s.
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
ALBERTO KORDA (1928-2001) Che Guevara. 1960; printed 1990s. Silver print, the image measuring 16¼x14 inches (41.3x35.6 cm.), the sheet 20x16 inches (50.8x40.6 cm.), with Korda's signature in ink on recto.
Swann Auction Galleries
Apr. 24, 2025
Photography. Fidel Castro
Est: -
[KORDÁ, Alberto].- Photograph of Fidel Castro during a speech, 18 x 12.7 cm. "Korda" stamp, in blue ink, on the back.
Duran Arte y Subastas
Mar. 09, 2025
ALBERTO KORDA (1928 Havana - 2001 Paris), Schwarzweiß-Fotografie, "Che Guevara 1960" (1998)
Est: -
ALBERTO KORDA (1928 Havana - 2001 Paris), Schwarzweiß-Fotografie, "Che Guevara 1960" (1998), verso in Tinte signiert und datiert, Papier mit Blindstempel, mit Authentizitätszertifikat, Blattmaß ca. 33x25,5cm, ungerahmt, minimale Knickspuren an den Ecken
Auktionshaus Rotherbaum OHG
Mar. 08, 2025
ALBERTO KORDA, EL QUIJOTE DE LA FAROLA, SILVER GELATIN PRINT
Est: $2,700 - $3,500
Artist: Alberto Korda, Cuban (1928 - 2001) Title: El Quijote de la Farola Year: Orignal: 1959 - Printed 1980 Medium: Silver Gelatin Print, signed verso Edition: Image Size: 16 x 12 inches Size: 19.75 x 16 in. (50.17 x 40.64 cm) Frame Size: 32 x 22 inches Description: A stirring photograph by Cuban photographer Alberto Korda, who became known for photographing Che Guevara. A man within the vast crowd climbed to the top of the lamppost to get a better view of Fidel Castro making a speech.
RoGallery
Feb. 13, 2025
ALBERTO KORDA (1928-2001) Guerrillero Heroico (Che Guevara). 1960; printed 1980s.
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
ALBERTO KORDA (1928-2001) Guerrillero Heroico (Che Guevara). 1960; printed 1980s. Silver print, the image measuring 14¼x16⅜ inches (36.2x41.6 cm.), the sheet 16x20 inches (40.6x50.8 cm.), with Korda's signature in ink on recto.
Swann Auction Galleries
Dec. 04, 2024
Korda, Alberto: Guerrillero Heroico - Che Guevara, La Habana
Est: €1,000 - €1,200
Guerillero heróico - Che Guevara, La Habana, March 5, 1960. Gelatin silver print, printed later. 26 x 38,8 cm (30 x 40,3 cm). Photographer's stamp and annotated in pencil/ink on the verso. In very good condition. - Sollten Sie detailliertere Zustandsberichte wünschen, kontaktieren Sie uns bitte. / Should you need more detailed condition reports, please contact us.
Bassenge Auctions
Nov. 26, 2024
Alberto Korda, 1928-2001, Guerillero heroico
Est: CHF1,000 - CHF1,500
Verso signed and dated: Alberto Korda, 99. (Frame).
Germann Auction House Ltd
Nov. 19, 2024
Alberto Korda (1928-2001)
Est: £500 - £700
Alberto Korda (1928-2001) EL QUOIJOTE DE LA FAROLA, 1959. Silver gelatin print, printed later, image size 34.5 x 22.4cm, sheet size 40 x 29.5cm, signed, titled, and dated by the photographer in ink on recto, with the photographer's blind stamp lower left margin.
Chiswick Auctions
Nov. 13, 2024
ALBERTO KORDA (Havana, 1928- 2001). "Che Guevara-The Heroic Guerrilla", c.1960. Handmade copy by the author of the original negative. Signed and dedicated in the upper left part.
Est: €3,000 - €3,500
ALBERTO KORDA (Havana, 1928- 2001). "Che Guevara-The Heroic Guerrilla", c.1960. Handmade copy by the author of the original negative. Signed and dedicated in the upper left part. Measurements: 30 x 21 cm. Alberto Díaz Gutiérrez, better known as Alberto Korda (Havana, Cuba, September 14, 1928 - Paris, May 25, 2001), was a Cuban photographer known worldwide as the author of the mythical photograph of Che Guevara "The Heroic Guerrilla". Korda had his first contact with photography when he took his father's camera and began to photograph his girlfriend. He began to work professionally at banquets, weddings and baptisms. In 1953 he opened his first studio with photographer Luis Pierce. Korda and Pierce did a variety of work ranging from fashion to advertising. During this period Korda was able to develop his unique style of capturing the image from another angle, in a way that was very different from other traditional photography studios. It was this style that defined and popularized Korda's photography, who eventually opened his own business under the name 'Korda Studios'. In the early years he was more interested in fashion, eventually becoming Cuba's leading fashion photographer. Korda disliked artificial lighting, saying it was "a parody of reality" and only used natural light in his studio. He emerged as the master of black and white photography and through his work sought the perfect composition and framing. Korda had a unique creative ambition that contrasted with the unimaginative cultural perspective of traditional Cuban photography. This creativity turned his business into an art studio. His photographic work has been exhibited in major galleries on the European continent and in the Americas, as well as in other parts of the world. But in 1959 his career took a 180-degree turn. With the triumph of the Cuban Revolution, Korda went to work for the Revolution and accompanied Fidel Castro as official photographer in different tours that the Cuban leader carried out. 1960 was the year that changed Korda's life forever, since in that year he took the famous photograph The Heroic Guerrilla, which is considered by great critics as one of the ten best photographic portraits of all times and has become the most reproduced photograph in history, at the same time that it has changed forever the aesthetics of the revolutionary man. Korda himself made very few copies during his lifetime from his own original negative. The vast majority of images that have been reproduced throughout history are photocopies of the historic photograph.
Setdart Auction House
Oct. 31, 2024
ALBERTO KORDA (1928-2001) Che Guevara. 1960; printed 1990s.
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
ALBERTO KORDA (1928-2001) Che Guevara. 1960; printed 1990s. Silver print, the image measuring 16¼x14 inches (41.3x35.6 cm.), the sheet 20x16 inches (50.8x40.6 cm.), with Korda's signature in ink on recto.
Swann Auction Galleries
Oct. 18, 2024
Alberto Korda Photograph "El Quijote de la Farola" 1959
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
Alberto Korda (Cuban, 1928-2001). "El Quijote de la Farola (Don Quixote of the Lamp Post)" gelatin silver print, photographed in 1959, printed in 1980. Hand-signed at lower right. A stirring photograph by Cuban photographer Alberto Korda, who became known for photographing Che Guevara. A man within the vast crowd climbed to the top of the lamppost to get a better view of Fidel Castro making a speech. Korda made El Quijote de la Farola on July 26, 1959 at Revolution Square in Havana when a crowd of over 500,000 farmers came from the countryside to hear a speech by Castro, who recently became Prime Minister. Here Korda captured the density of the crowd and features a spectator who perched atop a lamp post to gain a better view over the masses. In the title, Korda references the idealistic character from the classic novel Don Quixote. Size of image: 16" L x 14" W (40.6 cm x 35.6 cm); of frame: 23" W x 25.5" H (58.4 cm x 64.8 cm) About the artist: "Alberto Diaz Gutierrez Korda (Cuban, September 19, 1928 - May 25, 2001) is considered to be the man who made Ernesto 'Che' Guevara an icon. His image of Che became one of the most famous pictures of the 20th century. Born in Havana as the son of a railway worker, the young Korda had a variety of jobs before he started working as a photographer's assistant. It was while on an assignment for Revolucion newspaper in 1960 that Korda took the famous photo of Guevara at a protest rally, after a Belgian freighter, carrying arms to Cuba, was blown up by counterrevolutionaries while being unloaded in Havana harbor, killing more than 100 dock workers. As he later recalled, Korda was panning his lens across the figures on the dais when Guevara's face jumped into the viewfinder. The look in Guevara's eyes startled Korda so much that he instinctively captured it. Korda spent 10 years as Fidel Castro's official photographer. During this time, he used his skills to humanize the revolutionary leader's image in off-duty scenes, shared moments with Ernest Hemingway and Jean-Paul Sartre, and confronted a caged tiger at the New York Zoo." (Artnet) Provenance: private D. C. collection, Hollywood, California; D. C. is an Emmy Award winning Hollywood writer and Executive Producer, collected before 2000. All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #189435
Artemis Gallery
Oct. 15, 2024
Alberto Korda (1928-2001) - El Quijote de la Farola, 1959
Est: €1,200 - €1,800
Modern gelatin silver print, printed by Dante Diaz Korda. cm 50,8 x 40,5 (cm 40,3 x 31,3 picture) | 20 x 15.9 in. (15.9 x 12.3 in. picture) Signed in black ink with photographer's credit blindstamp on the white inferior recto margin Work accompanied by Certificate of authenticity released by Dante Diaz Korda Framed
Finarte
Jul. 23, 2024
Korda. Photograph of Fidel Castro
Est: -
KORDÁ, Alberto.- Photograph of Fidel Castro, drinking water from a saucepan while, according to the note on the back, he cuts sugar cane. On the back, the photographer's stamp, probably taken during the first years of the revolution.
Duran Arte y Subastas
Jul. 10, 2024
ALBERTO KORDA (Havana, 1928- 2001). "Che Guevara", c.1960. Photograph, original negative. Signed and dedicated in the upper left part.
Est: €4,000 - €4,500
ALBERTO KORDA (Havana, 1928- 2001). "Che Guevara", c.1960. Photograph, original negative. Signed and dedicated in the upper left part. Measurements: 30 x 21 cm. Korda, whose real name was Alberto Díaz Gutiérrez, had his first contact with photography when he took his father's 35 mm Kodak and began taking pictures of his girlfriend. Korda began his career as a photographer, initially shooting banquets, baptisms and weddings. The quality of Korda's work as a beginner was very poor and his photos deteriorated quickly. In 1953, Korda opened his first studio with a photographer named Luis Pierce. Initially, Korda and Pierce did a variety of work ranging from fashion to advertising. However, by opening his first studio, Korda had the opportunity to learn from his mistakes and stop the process by using the right chemicals. Most of the work was photographed by his studio partner in order to keep his business going. It was the money generated from these jobs that allowed Korda to develop his unique style of looking at an image from another angle, different from traditional studio photographers. It was this style that defined and popularized the photographs made at Korda Studios. In the early years, Korda was more interested in fashion and became Cuba's leading fashion photographer. Korda disliked artificial lighting, saying it was "a parody of reality" and only used natural light in his studio. He was the master of black and white photography, with his work he sought the perfect composition and framing. Korda had a unique creative ambition that often surpassed in style compared to the unimaginative cultural perspective of traditional Cuban photography. This unique creativity turned Korda Studio into more than just a thriving business; it became an art studio.
Setdart Auction House
Jun. 25, 2024
Alberto Korda, 1928-2001, Guerillero heroico
Est: CHF1,500 - CHF2,500
Verso signed and dated: Alberto Korda, 99. (Frame).
Germann Auction House Ltd
Jun. 18, 2024
Alberto Korda (1928-2001) - Untitled (Fidel Castro with Celia Sanchez), 1959
Est: €250 - €350
Vintage gelatin silver print cm 20,4 x 25,4 (cm 19 x 23,6 picture) | 8 x 10 in. (7.5 x 9.3 in. picture) Photographer's credit stamp on the verso
Finarte
Jun. 18, 2024
Alberto Korda (1928-2001) - Untitled (Cuba), 1959
Est: €250 - €350
Vintage gelatin silver print cm 20,4 x 25,4 (cm 19 x 23,6 picture) | 8 x 10 in. (7.5 x 9.3 in. picture) Photographer's credit stamp on the verso
Finarte
Jun. 14, 2024
Alberto Korda Photograph "Guerrillero Heroico"
Est: $1,800 - $2,700
Alberto Korda (Cuban, 1928-2001). "Guerrillero Heroico" gelatin silver print, 1960. Hand signed beneath image at lower right. A rare edition of "Guerrillero Heroico" printed by Alberto Korda himself from the original negative, and hand signed below the image. The unique size and remarkable clarity of this striking photograph sets it apart from other editions; note the strong contrast and shading, as well as the preservation creating an imposing presentation of the famed revolutionary. Alberto Korda (also known as Alberto Diaz Gutierrez or simply Korda) was a Cuban photographer best known for this iconic image of the Argentinian Marxist revolutionary Che Guevara. Korda once said of this image, "There's something about his eyes in the photo. A kind of mystery. His personality comes through." Size of image: 14" W x 16.25" H (35.6 cm x 41.3 cm); : 24.5" W x 27.25" H (62.2 cm x 69.2 cm) While working on assignment for the newspaper "Revolucion" in 1960, Korda shot this famous photograph of Che Guevara at a protest rally after counterrevolutionaries blew up a Belgian freighter that was carrying arms to Cuba. Jonathan Green, director of the UCR/California Museum of Photography, has speculated that, "Korda's image has worked its way into languages around the world. It has become an alpha-numeric symbol, a hieroglyph, an instant symbol. It mysteriously reappears whenever there's a conflict. There isnt anything else in history that serves in this way." A seminal photograph demonstrating Alberto Korda's aesthetic prowess and boldness. About the artist: "Alberto Diaz Gutierrez Korda (Cuban, September 19, 1928 - May 25, 2001) is considered to be the man who made Ernesto 'Che' Guevara an icon. His image of Che became one of the most famous pictures of the 20th century. Born in Havana as the son of a railway worker, the young Korda had a variety of jobs before he started working as a photographer's assistant. It was while on an assignment for Revolucion newspaper in 1960 that Korda took the famous photo of Guevara at a protest rally, after a Belgian freighter, carrying arms to Cuba, was blown up by counterrevolutionaries while being unloaded in Havana harbor, killing more than 100 dock workers. As he later recalled, Korda was panning his lens across the figures on the dais when Guevara's face jumped into the viewfinder. The look in Guevara's eyes startled Korda so much that he instinctively captured it. Korda spent 10 years as Fidel Castro's official photographer. During this time, he used his skills to humanize the revolutionary leader's image in off-duty scenes, shared moments with Ernest Hemingway and Jean-Paul Sartre, and confronted a caged tiger at the New York Zoo." (Artnet) Alberto Korda's works are in the permanent collections of the Museum of Fine Arts in Houston, the Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes in Havana, and the Museo Reina Sofia in Madrid, among other elite art institutions. Alberto Korda's "Guerrillero Heroico" - from the same limited edition of 20 and of the same large size - hammered for $13,000 - Phillips de Pury & Company New York, 22 May 2012 - lot 44; $9000 - Christie's NY, 31 March 2015 - lot 292; and $11,339 - Christie's London, 17 May 2011 - lot 28. Provenance: private Los Angeles, California, USA collection All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #186159
Artemis Gallery
Jun. 05, 2024
ALBERTO KORDA (1928–2001)
Est: €2,000 - €2,400
ALBERTO KORDA (1928–2001) | Norka smoking at a roulette table, Havana c. 1954 Image Size: 28,5 x 27,3 cm English: Vintage silver print on semi-matte paper 31,5 x 27,3 cm, flush-mounted on original cardboard, in good condition (traces of use). Photographer's studio stamp "Esta prueba es propriedad de Studio Korda, favor no cortarlas devuelvase" with handwritten image number "959" and Spanish annotation "reducir a 8" le ancho" (reduce the width to 8 inch) on the reverse. This extremely rare original print by the famous Cuban photographer, who shot the world-renowned portrait of Che Guevara in 1960, dates from his earliest beginnings as a fashion photographer. It shows his favourite model Norka – whom he later married – smoking in a casino. Korda moved his studio in 1956 and has since used a different stamp than in the case of this lot, what allows to determine the date of printing. Deutsch: Vintage-Silbergelatineabzug auf semi-mattem Papier 31,5 x 27,3 cm, kaschiert auf Originalkarton, in gutem Zustand (Gebrauchsspuren). Rückseitig Fotografenstempel "Esta prueba es propriedad de Studio Korda, favor no cortarlas devuelvase" mit handschriftlich eingetragener Bildnummer "959" und spanischer Beschriftung "reducir a 8" le ancho" (Breite auf 8 Zoll reduzieren). Dieser überaus seltene Originalabzug des berühmten Kubaners, der 1960 das weltbekannte Porträt von Che Guevara schoss, stammt aus seinen frühesten Anfängen als Modefotograf. Es zeigt sein Lieblingsmodell Norka – das er später heiratete – rauchend in einem Kasino. Ab 1956, nachdem Korda mit seinem Studio umgezogen war, verwendete er einen anderen Stempel als im Fall dieses Loses, weshalb der Abzug datierbar ist.
OstLicht Auctions
May. 17, 2024
Alberto Korda Photograph "Guerrillero Heroico"
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Alberto Korda (Cuban, 1928-2001). "Guerrillero Heroico" gelatin silver print, 1960. Hand signed beneath image at lower right. A rare edition of "Guerrillero Heroico" printed by Alberto Korda himself from the original negative, and hand signed below the image. The unique size and remarkable clarity of this striking photograph sets it apart from other editions; note the strong contrast and shading, as well as the preservation creating an imposing presentation of the famed revolutionary. Alberto Korda (also known as Alberto Diaz Gutierrez or simply Korda) was a Cuban photographer best known for this iconic image of the Argentinian Marxist revolutionary Che Guevara. Korda once said of this image, "There's something about his eyes in the photo. A kind of mystery. His personality comes through." Size of image: 14" W x 16.25" H (35.6 cm x 41.3 cm); : 24.5" W x 27.25" H (62.2 cm x 69.2 cm) While working on assignment for the newspaper "Revolucion" in 1960, Korda shot this famous photograph of Che Guevara at a protest rally after counterrevolutionaries blew up a Belgian freighter that was carrying arms to Cuba. Jonathan Green, director of the UCR/California Museum of Photography, has speculated that, "Korda's image has worked its way into languages around the world. It has become an alpha-numeric symbol, a hieroglyph, an instant symbol. It mysteriously reappears whenever there's a conflict. There isnt anything else in history that serves in this way." A seminal photograph demonstrating Alberto Korda's aesthetic prowess and boldness. About the artist: "Alberto Diaz Gutierrez Korda (Cuban, September 19, 1928 - May 25, 2001) is considered to be the man who made Ernesto 'Che' Guevara an icon. His image of Che became one of the most famous pictures of the 20th century. Born in Havana as the son of a railway worker, the young Korda had a variety of jobs before he started working as a photographer's assistant. It was while on an assignment for Revolucion newspaper in 1960 that Korda took the famous photo of Guevara at a protest rally, after a Belgian freighter, carrying arms to Cuba, was blown up by counterrevolutionaries while being unloaded in Havana harbor, killing more than 100 dock workers. As he later recalled, Korda was panning his lens across the figures on the dais when Guevara's face jumped into the viewfinder. The look in Guevara's eyes startled Korda so much that he instinctively captured it. Korda spent 10 years as Fidel Castro's official photographer. During this time, he used his skills to humanize the revolutionary leader's image in off-duty scenes, shared moments with Ernest Hemingway and Jean-Paul Sartre, and confronted a caged tiger at the New York Zoo." (Artnet) Alberto Korda's works are in the permanent collections of the Museum of Fine Arts in Houston, the Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes in Havana, and the Museo Reina Sofia in Madrid, among other elite art institutions. Alberto Korda's "Guerrillero Heroico" - from the same limited edition of 20 and of the same large size - hammered for $13,000 - Phillips de Pury & Company New York, 22 May 2012 - lot 44; $9000 - Christie's NY, 31 March 2015 - lot 292; and $11,339 - Christie's London, 17 May 2011 - lot 28. Provenance: private Los Angeles, California, USA collection All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #186159
Artemis Gallery
May. 16, 2024
ALBERTO KORDA (1928-2001) Guerrillero Heroico (Che Guevara).
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
ALBERTO KORDA (1928-2001) Guerrillero Heroico (Che Guevara). Silver print, the image measuring 14¼x16⅜ inches (36.2x41.6 cm.), the sheet 16x20 inches (40.6x50.8 cm.), with Korda's signature in ink on recto. 1960; printed 1980s
Swann Auction Galleries
May. 08, 2024
Alberto Korda (1928-2001) "Che Guevara"
Est: €1,000 - €2,000
Gelatin silver print Signed (faded signature) (creases and traces of glue on the reverse)
Veritas Art Auctioneers
May. 08, 2024
Alberto Korda (1928-2001) "Fashion model Varadero Beach, Cuba", c. 1950
Est: €400 - €600
Vintage gelatin silver print With traces of the "Foto de Estudio Korda" stamp on the reverse (glue residue and slight lack of pictorial layer)
Veritas Art Auctioneers
May. 08, 2024
Alberto Korda (1928-2001) "Fashion model Varadero Beach, Cuba", c. 1950
Est: €400 - €600
Vintage gelatin silver print With traces of the "Foto de Estudio Korda" stamp on the reverse (some stains and foxing on the reverse of the paper)
Veritas Art Auctioneers
Apr. 24, 2024
Alberto Kordá. Fidel Castro photography
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KORDÁ, Alberto.- Photograph of Fidel Castro during a speech during, possibly, the first years of the Cuban revolution. On the back, photographer's stamp.
Duran Arte y Subastas
Apr. 18, 2024
Four photographs by Alberto Korda
Est: $400 - $600
Heading: Author: Korda, Alberto Title: Four photographs of theater by Alberto Korda Place Published: Cuba Publisher: Date Published: 1965-1972 Description: 4 silver photographs. Two are: 18x24.5 cm (7¼x9¾"); two are: 18x12 cm (7¼x4¾").Four photos of people on a stage performing what appears to be riotously funny theatrical production, from the studio of Alberto Korda, best known for his iconic portrait of Che Guevara. With photographer's stamp "Foto de Studios Korda" in purple in to verso, dates and notes in manuscript.
PBA Galleries Auctions & Appraisers
Mar. 21, 2024
Photograph, Alberto Korda
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Alberto Korda (Cuban, 1928-2001), Che Guevara, 1960, gelatin silver print, signed lower right, titled and dated lower left, image: 13.25"h x 9"w, overall (with mat, unframed): 20"h x 16"w
Clars Auctions
Mar. 20, 2024
Korda. Photograph of Fidel Castro
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KORDÁ, Alberto.- Photograph of Fidel Castro, drinking water from a saucepan while, according to the note on the back, he cuts sugar cane. On the back, the photographer's stamp, probably taken during the first years of the revolution.
Duran Arte y Subastas
Mar. 19, 2024
ALBERTO KORDA - Fidel Castro
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ALBERTO KORDA Havana 1928-2001 Fidel Castro Gelatin silver vintage photo Back of the photographer's stamp Measurements 18 x 13 cm
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