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Terry O'Neill

British, 1938-2019

Terry O’Neill was one of the world’s most collected photographers, with work hanging in national art galleries and private collections worldwide. From presidents to pop stars, he photographed the frontline of fame for over six decades.

O’Neill began his career at the birth of the 1960s. While other photographers concentrated on earthquakes, wars and politics, O’Neill realized that youth culture was a breaking news story on a global scale and began chronicling the emerging faces of film, fashion and music who would go on to define the Swinging Sixties. By 1965 he was being commissioned by the biggest magazines and newspapers in the world.

No other photographer embraced the span of fame as O'Neill had, capturing the icons of our age from Winston Churchill to Nelson Mandela, from Frank Sinatra and Elvis to Amy Winehouse, from Audrey Hepburn and Brigitte Bardot to Nicole Kidman, as well as every James Bond from Sean Connery to Daniel Craig.

​O’Neill photographed The Beatles and The Rolling Stones when they were still struggling young bands in 1963 and pioneered backstage reportage photography with David Bowie, Elton John, The Who, Eric Clapton and Chuck Berry. His images have adorned historic rock albums, movie posters and international magazine covers.

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(Biography provided by Hilton Asmus Contemporary)

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Frank Sinatra for the Lady in Cement
Frank Sinatra for the Lady in Cement

Frank Sinatra for the Lady in Cement

By Terry O'Neill

Located in Vienna, AT

Terry O’Neill’s “Frank Sinatra for Lady in Cement, 1968” captures the unmistakable presence of one of the 20th century’s most magnetic entertainers. Sinatra moves through a crowded p...

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1960s Terry O'Neill

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Archival Pigment

Terry O'Neill 'Faye Dunaway Oscar'

Terry O'Neill 'Faye Dunaway Oscar'

By Terry O'Neill

Located in New York, NY

Faye Dunaway Oscar Outtake (Stare) Los Angeles 1977, Printed Later Silver Gelatin Print 30 x 30 inches Edition of 50 Estate signature stamped and numbered edition of 50 with certific...

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1990s Modern Terry O'Neill

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C Print

Terry O'Neill 'The Beatles at Wembley' (signed)
Terry O'Neill 'The Beatles at Wembley' (signed)

Terry O'Neill 'The Beatles at Wembley' (signed)

By Terry O'Neill

Located in New York, NY

The Beatles silver gelatin print 16 x 20 inches edition of 50 Signed and numbered edition of 50 with certificate of authenticity Paul McCartney and John Lennon rehearse for a TV spe...

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1960s Modern Terry O'Neill

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Silver Gelatin

Terry O'Neill - David Bowie with Elizabeth Taylor, 1975, Printed After

Terry O'Neill - David Bowie with Elizabeth Taylor, 1975, Printed After

By Terry O'Neill

Located in Greenwich, CT

At director George Cukor’s home in Los Angeles, 1975 Signed and Numbered Lifetime Edition Gelatin Silver Print from the Terry O’Neill Estate 12" x 16" - Edition of 50 + 10 AP Lifet...

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2010s Contemporary Terry O'Neill

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Silver Gelatin

Terry O'Neill - Sophia Loren, Photography 1978

Terry O'Neill - Sophia Loren, Photography 1978

By Terry O'Neill

Located in Greenwich, CT

On the set of the film ‘Brass Target’ in Switzerland, 1978. Signed and Numbered Lifetime Edition Gelatin Silver Print from the Terry O’Neill Estate. 20" x 16" - Edition of 50 + 10 ...

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2010s Contemporary Terry O'Neill

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Silver Gelatin

Terry O'Neill 'Faye Dunaway by the Pool'
Terry O'Neill 'Faye Dunaway by the Pool'

Terry O'Neill 'Faye Dunaway by the Pool'

By Terry O'Neill

Located in New York, NY

Faye Dunaway at the Beverly Hills Hotel, 1977, Printed Later Silver gelatin print 30 x 30” estate signature stamped and numbered edition of 50 with certificate of authenticity Terry...

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1970s Modern Terry O'Neill

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Silver Gelatin

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Terry O'Neill Sale Prices

Sold DateSold PriceCategoryMediumCreation Year
2026$875Portrait Photography, Black and White PhotographyGiclée Print1975
2026$14,700Portrait Photography, Color PhotographyC PrintPrinted later 2025
2026$2,500Black and White PhotographySilver Gelatin Print
2025$3,600Black and White Photography, Portrait PhotographySilver Gelatin Print1964 printed later
2025$1,342Black and White PhotographySilver Gelatin Print1966 (printed later)
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  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Terry O'Neill photographed many celebrities over the course of his career. The British photographer is especially well known for his photographs of musicians like Chuck Berry, Eric Clapton, Elton John, David Bowie and The Who. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Terry O'Neill photographic art.