Robert Whitaker Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Robert Whitaker Art Value Price Guide

May. 30, 2024
The Beatles: Robert Whitaker, The Beatles 1964-19
Est: £100 - £150
The Beatles: Robert Whitaker, The Beatles 1964-1966, Art Gallery Exhibition poster, Inscribed and Signed in silver ink by the photographer, printed on heavyweight reflective silver paper, flat, 16 ¾ x 23 inches. Robert Whitaker (1939-2011) was a British photographer, best known for his photographs of The Beatles taken between 1964 and 1966. His most famous photograph of The Beatles is the infamous Butcher Cover from the album Yesterday and Today.
Ewbank's
Nov. 30, 2022
Robert Whitaker, British, 1939-2011- John Lennon with flower, Weybridge, 1965; photographic print
Est: £250 - £350
Robert Whitaker, British, 1939-2011- John Lennon with flower, Weybridge, 1965; photographic print in black and white on smooth wove, printed later, signed in silver pen, image: 48.5 x 58 cm, (framed) (ARR) Please refer to department for condition report
Roseberys
Jul. 06, 2022
Robert Whitaker, British, 1939-2011- John Lennon with flower, Weybridge, 1965; photographic print i
Est: £400 - £600
Robert Whitaker, British, 1939-2011- John Lennon with flower, Weybridge, 1965; photographic print in black and white on smooth wove, printed later, signed in silver pen image 48.5 x 58 cm (framed) (ARR) Please refer to department for condition report
Roseberys
May. 24, 2022
ROBERT WHITAKER (United Kingdom, 1939-2011) "Taking a break", 1964. Photographic paper. Numbered 16/30. Signed lower right corner: Robert Whitaker.
Est: €3,000 - €4,000
ROBERT WHITAKER (United Kingdom, 1939-2011) "Taking a break, 1964. Photographic paper. Numbered 16/30. Signed in the lower right corner: Robert Whitaker. Size: 63,5 X 60 cm., 88 X 83 cm. (frame) In this photograph the Beatles pose in a group portrait, holding striped parasols, in a hotel in Perthshire, Scotland, 1964. From left to right: Ringo Starr, John Lennon (1940 - 1980), George Harrison (1943 - 2001) and Paul McCartney. The band and their photographer Robert Whitaker were determined to create something different from the usual promotional photos. Robert Whitaker (UK, 1939), who has died aged 72, was the Beatles' camera photographer between August 1964 and November 1966. An Englishman who emigrated to Australia, he was discovered there by the group's manager, Brian Epstein, who was very sensitive to the quality of visual work. Robert Whitaker, born in Britain in 1939, died in 2011. Robert described himself as "a young Australian", as his father and grandfather were both Australian. Although he has worked primarily in Britain, Australia and Australia, the connections have been a major influence on his work and career. Robert began working as a photographer in London in the late 1950s, but moved to Melbourne in 1961, where he began studying at Melbourne University and became part of Melbourne's small but thriving art scene. Robert was running an independent penthouse photography studio in Flinders Street, Melbourne, when he had his fateful meeting with The Beatles and their manager Brian Epstein, during their 1964 tour of Australia. His meeting came about more or less by accident, when he accompanied a journalist friend to an interview with Brian Epstein for a Jewish News article. The image was published with the article, which led him to meet Epstein and his first shots of the Beatles, photos of Paul McCartney and George Harrison, each holding boomerangs presented by their Australian fans. Robert Whitaker: "I photographed Epstein, saw that he was a peacock and a gentleman, and put peacock feathers around his head in photographic relief. It was removed when he saw the photo.
Setdart Auction House
Dec. 15, 2021
Robert Whitaker (1939-2011) - Salvator Dalì, years 1970
Est: €260 - €320
Vintage gelatin silver print Signed in gold ink on the image
Finarte
Dec. 15, 2021
Robert Whitaker (1939-2011) - Salvador Dalì, years 1970
Est: €260 - €320
Vintage gelatin silver print Signed in gold ink on the image
Finarte
Sep. 20, 2021
ROBERT WHITAKER (United Kingdom, 1939-2011) "Beatles Umbrellas. Photographic paper. Numbered 16/30. Signed in the lower right corner: Robert Whitaker.
Est: €2,000 - €2,200
ROBERT WHITAKER (United Kingdom, 1939-2011) "Beatles Umbrellas. Photographic paper. Numbered 16/30. Signed in the lower right corner: Robert Whitaker. Measurements: 63,5 X 60 cm. In this photograph the Beatles pose in a group portrait, holding striped umbrellas, in a hotel in Perthshire, Scotland, 1964. From left to right: Ringo Starr, John Lennon (1940 - 1980), George Harrison (1943 - 2001) and Paul McCartney. The band and their photographer Robert Whitaker were determined to create something different from the usual promotional photos. Robert Whitaker (UK, 1939), who has died aged 72, was the Beatles' camera photographer between August 1964 and November 1966. An Englishman who emigrated to Australia, he was discovered there by the group's manager, Brian Epstein, who was very sensitive to the quality of visual work. Robert Whitaker, born in Britain in 1939, died in 2011. Robert described himself as "a young Australian", as his father and grandfather were both Australian. Although he has worked primarily in Britain, Australia and Australia, the connections have been a major influence on his work and career. Robert began working as a photographer in London in the late 1950s, but moved to Melbourne in 1961, where he began studying at Melbourne University and became part of Melbourne's small but thriving art scene. Robert was running an independent penthouse photography studio in Flinders Street, Melbourne, when he had his fateful meeting with The Beatles and their manager Brian Epstein, during their 1964 tour of Australia. His meeting came about more or less by accident, when he accompanied a journalist friend to an interview with Brian Epstein for a Jewish News article. The image was published with the article, which led him to meet Epstein and his first shots of the Beatles, photos of Paul McCartney and George Harrison, each holding boomerangs presented by their Australian fans. Robert Whitaker: "I photographed Epstein, saw that he was a peacock and a gentleman, and put peacock feathers around his head in photographic relief. It was removed when he saw the photo.
Setdart Auction House
May. 05, 2021
Robert Whitaker (1939-2011) - Salvador Dalí: The Mad Genius of the 20th Century, years 1960
Est: €300 - €400
Gelatin silver print, printed later, mounted in original passepartout Signed in golden marker on the image
Finarte
May. 05, 2021
Robert Whitaker (1939-2011) - Salvador Dalí: The Mad Genius of the 20th Century, years 1960
Est: €300 - €400
Gelatin silver print, printed later and mounted in original passepartout Signed in golden marker on the image
Finarte
Feb. 25, 2021
Bob Whitaker (British, 1939-2011); John with Flower, Weybridge;
Est: £3,000 - £5,000
Bob Whitaker (British, 1939-2011) John with Flower, Weybridge, May 1965 Archival pigment print, printed later, signed in pencil on the verso, unframed sheet 40.6 x 50.8cm (16 x 20in) For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Sep. 11, 2019
ROBERT WHITAKER (British, 1939-2011) Portrait of Tim Storrier collage of c-type photographs
Est: $500 - $700
ROBERT WHITAKER (British, 1939-2011) Portrait of Tim Storrier collage of c-type photographs 90 x 61cm PROVENANCE: Metro Gallery, Melbourne Private collection
Leonard Joel
Jun. 24, 2018
ROBERT WHITAKER (British 1939-2011) 'Performance'
Est: £300 - £500
ROBERT WHITAKER (British 1939-2011) 'Performance', 1968, enlarged contact sheet from the film set, 122cm x 155cm, on board. (with faults)
Lots Road Auctions
Jul. 20, 2017
ROBERT WHITAKER (1939-2011) Portrait c-type print
Est: $440 - $640
ROBERT WHITAKER (1939-2011) Portrait c-type print 19 x 24cm
Leonard Joel
Jul. 13, 2017
ROBERT WHITAKER (1939-2011) Portrait c-type print
Est: $550 - $750
ROBERT WHITAKER (1939-2011) Portrait c-type print 19 x 24cm
Leonard Joel
Nov. 08, 2016
ROBERT WHITAKER
Est: -
ROBERT WHITAKER 1939-2011 John Lennon 1965 Stampa fotografica ai pigmenti di grande formato, stampata c. 1990. Firma dell'autore al recto. 48,5 x 58 Large pigment print, printed c. 1990. Signed recto. 19 x 22,83 in. 700
Aste Bolaffi
Oct. 27, 2016
ROBERT WHITAKER (1939-2011) Portrait c-type print
Est: $700 - $900
ROBERT WHITAKER (1939-2011) Portrait c-type print NEED ESTIMATE 19 x 24cm
Leonard Joel
Oct. 27, 2016
ROBERT WHITAKER (born 1939) The Beatles silver gelatin print
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
ROBERT WHITAKER (born 1939) The Beatles silver gelatin print 48 x ?cm
Leonard Joel
Jun. 30, 2016
ROBERT WHITAKER (British, 1939-2011) Portrait of Tim Storrier 1999 collage of c-type photographs
Est: $160 - $260
ROBERT WHITAKER (British, 1939-2011) Portrait of Tim Storrier 1999 collage of c-type photographs 90 x 61cm
Leonard Joel
May. 20, 2016
** Robert Whitaker (1939-2011) - John Lennon, Tokyo, 1966
Est: £800 - £1,200
Lambda print, printed 2002, signed in gold ink recto, signed in blue ink verso, 29.5 x 39.6cm (11 5/8 x 15 5/8in)
Dreweatts 1759
May. 20, 2016
Robert Whitaker (1939-2011) - The Beatles, Outtake for the Butcher Cover, 1966
Est: £3,000 - £5,000
Eight gelatin silver prints, one signed and annotated in pencil verso, 24 x 18.5cm (9 1/2 x 7 1/4in) to 30.5 x 38cm (12 x 15in) (or the reverse) These photographs were taken for what was to become the 'butcher cover', also known as 'Yesterday and Today' on Capitol records. Printed by Robert Whitaker at the time, they are the only original prints remaining which were later put on white overalls for the infamous photo shoot. One of the prints has been modified by the photographer's friend and Pop art artist, Martin Sharp, who also drawed at the verso of another print. Provenance: acquired by the actuel owner from Robert Whitaker family
Dreweatts 1759
Apr. 07, 2016
ROBERT WHITAKER (British, 1939-2011) Portrait of Tim Storrier 1999 collage of c-type photographs
Est: $400 - $600
ROBERT WHITAKER (British, 1939-2011) Portrait of Tim Storrier 1999 collage of c-type photographs 90 x 61cm
Leonard Joel
Mar. 03, 2016
Robert Whitaker (1939-2011) - John With Flower In His Eye, 1965
Est: £400 - £600
Lightjet print, printed later, signed in silver ink recto, 48.5 x 58cm (19 1/8 x 22 7/8in) Whitaker photographed his close friend John Lennon at his Weybridge home.
Dreweatts 1759
Nov. 19, 2015
Robert Whitaker (1939-2011) - John With Flower In His Eye, 1965
Est: £500 - £700
Lightjet print, printed later, signed in silver ink recto, 48.5 x 58cm (19 1/8 x 22 7/8in) Whitaker photographed his close friend John Lennon at his Weybridge home.
Dreweatts 1759
Nov. 19, 2015
Robert Whitaker (1939-2011) - The Beatles, Scotland, 1964
Est: £500 - £700
Lightjet print, printed later, signed in silver ink recto, 58 x 54.5cm (22 7/8 x 21 1/2in)
Dreweatts 1759
Nov. 12, 2015
ROBERT WHITAKER (British, 1939-2011) Portrait of Tim Storrier 1999 collage of c-type photographs
Est: $700 - $900
ROBERT WHITAKER (British, 1939-2011) Portrait of Tim Storrier 1999 collage of c-type photographs 90 x 61cm
Leonard Joel
Aug. 25, 2015
Robert Whitaker (1939-2011), Paul McCartney, Signed, 1966
Est: €500 - €650
Gelatin silver print on Baryta paper Alaska, USA, 1966 Robert Whitaker (1939-2011) – British photographer Recto in the lower margin numbered ‘A/P, 2/3’, titled and dated ‘Paul “Anchorage” Alaska 1966’ and signed ‘Robert Whitaker’ in black ink Sheet size: 42 x 29.5 cm Provenance: Private Collection, Hamburg, Germany Robert Whitaker was an internationally known photographer and famous for his Beatles photographs, made from 1964 to 1966 The photography on baryta paper was made 1966 in Alaska by the British photographer Robert Whitaker. The gelatin silver print presents Paul McCartney in Anchorage, Alaska. The Beatles on their way to Tokyo were forced to spend several hours there, since in Japan a typhoon was raging. The work is recto numbered ‘A/P, 2/3’, titled and dated ‘Paul “Anchorage“ Alaska 1966’ and signed ‘Robert Whitaker’ in black ink. The photograph shows some handling creases, the surface is slightly rubbed in places. Verso are remains of a former mounting. The image is mounted on the upper edge with tape under a mat (reversible). The sheet size of the photograph is 42 x 29.5 cm and has a total dimension of 50 x 40 cm. Robert Whitaker (1939-2011) Robert Whitaker was an international photographer and primarily known for his photographs os the Beatles from the 1960s. He moved to Melbourne in 1961 and studied at the University. What was of great influence was undoubtedly the friendship with the art dealer Georges Mora and his wife, the artist Mirka Mora. In 1964 Whitaker met the Beatles and their manager Brian Epstein during their Australian tour in June 1964. Shipping costs excl. statutory VAT and plus 2,5% (+VAT) shipping insurance. Auctionata charges the resale rights tax pursuant to Section 26 of the German Copyright Act (UrhG) towards the buyer in case of the sale of an original work of art or photography prior to 70 years having lapsed since the death of their creator. Therefore, Auctionata charges when purchasing a good – if a protection as an original work of art or photography is given – starting from a hammer price of EUR 400 an additional amount, which is calculated according to Section 26 (2) German Copyright Act (UrhG) and which does not exceed the amount of EUR 12,500. You can find more information about resale rights tax in Auctionata´s table of fees and T&C.
Auctionata Paddle8 AG
Dec. 28, 2014
Taking A Break, Argyllshire by Robert Whitaker
Est: -
Lambda print, edition of 300. Signed by the artist
Opus Fine Art
Dec. 28, 2014
Admiration by Robert Whitaker
Est: -
Lambda print, edition of 300. Signed by the artist
Opus Fine Art
Dec. 16, 2014
The Beatles
Est: £2,000 - £3,000
The Beatles Robert Whitaker (1939-2011) Auto Destruct, 1965 [printed later] Three chromogenic prints of The Beatles destroying an Auto-Destructive polystyrene set constructed by performance artist Stuart Brisley and theatre set designer Carol Russell during a photo shoot at West Hampstead Studios in Sheriff Road, London, mounted with mixed media circa 1994, two signed in pencil by the photographer, each additionally signed on the reverse of the frame All 41x49in. (104x125cm.) framed
Christie's
Dec. 16, 2014
The Beatles
Est: £1,000 - £1,500
The Beatles Robert Whitaker (1939-2011) Untitled [A Sonambulant Adventure], 1966 [printed later] Chromogenic print, signed in silver pen by the photographer, additionally signed in black ink verso, from an edition of 50 16½x21in. (42x53cm.)
Christie's
Dec. 16, 2014
The Beatles/John Lennon
Est: £1,500 - £2,500
The Beatles/John Lennon Robert Whitaker (1939-2011) John Lennon at his home in Weybridge Surrey, 1965 Vintage gelatin silver print, signed, titled, dated and annotated in pencil by the photographer verso original vintage print made at the time of the negative 16x20in. (40x50.5cm.)
Christie's
Dec. 16, 2014
The Beatles
Est: £1,500 - £2,500
The Beatles Robert Whitaker (1939-2011) Shea Stadium, 1965 Vintage gelatin silver print, signed and titled in pencil by the photographer verso, additional pencil annotations and Bravo label verso 8x12in. (20.5x30cm.)
Christie's
Dec. 16, 2014
The Beatles/John Lennon
Est: £1,200 - £1,800
The Beatles/John Lennon Robert Whitaker (1939-2011) John Lennon - Weybridge, 1965 [printed later] Gelatin silver print, signed, titled and numbered in pencil by the photographer 6/115 28½x33½in. (72.5x85cm.), framed
Christie's
Dec. 16, 2014
The Beatles/George Harrison
Est: £2,000 - £3,000
The Beatles/George Harrison Robert Whitaker (1939-2011) George Harrison - Chiswick Park, 1965 [printed later] Gelatin silver print, signed, titled and numbered in pencil by the photographer 7/115 33½x26½in. (85x67cm.), framed
Christie's
Dec. 16, 2014
The Beatles/Ringo Starr
Est: £1,000 - £1,500
The Beatles/Ringo Starr Robert Whitaker (1939-2011) Ringo, Atlanta, 1965 [printed later] Gelatin silver print, signed, titled and numbered in pencil by the photographer 6/115 31½x31½in. (80x80cm.), framed
Christie's
Dec. 16, 2014
The Beatles
Est: £1,000 - £1,500
The Beatles Robert Whitaker (1939-2011) Untitled - Ringo Starr and Paul McCartney, 1965 Vintage gelatin silver print, signed in black ink by the photographer with additional pencil annotations verso 10x8in. (25.5x20cm.)
Christie's
Dec. 16, 2014
The Beatles
Est: £1,500 - £2,500
The Beatles Robert Whitaker (1939-2011) Umbrella, 1964 [printed later] Gelatin silver print, signed in black ink by the photographer 20x16in. (51x40.5cm.)
Christie's
Sep. 12, 2014
Robert Whitaker (1939-2011), Paul McCartney, Signed, 1966
Est: €880 - €1,100
Gelatin silver print on Baryta paper Alaska, USA, 1966 Robert Whitaker (1939-2011) - British photographer Recto in the lower margin numbered 'A/P, 2/3', titled and dated 'Paul "Anchorage" Alaska 1966' and signed 'Robert Whitaker' in black ink Sheet size: 42 x 29.5 cm Provenance: Private Collection, Hamburg, Germany Robert Whitaker was an internationally known photographer and famous for his Beatles photographs, made from 1964 to 1966 The photography on baryta paper was made 1966 in Alaska by the British photographer Robert Whitaker. The gelatin silver print presents Paul McCartney in Anchorage, Alaska. The Beatles on their way to Tokyo were forced to spend several hours there, since in Japan a typhoon was raging. The work is recto numbered 'A/P, 2/3', titled and dated 'Paul "Anchorage" Alaska 1966' and signed 'Robert Whitaker' in black ink. The photograph shows some handling creases, the surface is slightly rubbed in places. Verso are remains of a former mounting. The image is mounted on the upper edge with tape under a mat (reversible). The sheet size of the photograph is 42 x 29.5 cm and has a total dimension of 50 x 40 cm. Robert Whitaker (1939-2011) Robert Whitaker was an international photographer and primarily known for his photographs os the Beatles from the 1960s. He moved to Melbourne in 1961 and studied at the University. What was of great influence was undoubtedly the friendship with the art dealer Georges Mora and his wife, the artist Mirka Mora. In 1964 Whitaker met the Beatles and their manager Brian Epstein during their Australian tour in June 1964. Shipping costs excl. statutory VAT and plus 2,5% (+VAT) shipping insurance. Due to the legal obligation for the resale royalty in the art market the following applies: As a result of its membership in the AV Kunst, Auctionata charges additionally to the hammer price the contribution to the AV Kunst of currently 2.1% of the revenues from the sale of fine arts and photographs pro rata towards the buyer. More information about royalty right in our T&C.
Auctionata Paddle8 AG
Oct. 02, 2009
§ BOB WHITAKER (BRITISH, B. 1939) THE BEATLES, CHISWICK PARK Sheet size: 51cm x 61cm (20in x 24in)
Est: £800 - £1,200
§ BOB WHITAKER (BRITISH, B. 1939) THE BEATLES, CHISWICK PARK Archival lightjet print, signed Sheet size: 51cm x 61cm (20in x 24in)
Lyon & Turnbull