Bruce Davidson (b. 1933)
What is Bruce Davidson’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 259 auction results for Bruce Davidson at 23 houses since 1994. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,457 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,264–$3,060, n=56). The auction record is $82,550 for Subway (2025, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Subway, 2006 | ROSEGALLERY, Los Angeles and Howard Greenberg Gallery, New York, 2006. Forty-seven dye transfer prints | $82,550 | Phillips | Jun 2025 |
| 2 | Untitled, Subway, New York, 1980 | Hand coloring | $33,020 | Phillips | Oct 2024 |
| 3 | Views of the Statue of Liberty, New York, 1933 | Each with notations in pencil/ink and Davidson/Magnum credit stamps (on the verso) | $15,000 | Christie's | Oct 2013 |
| 4 | Untitled, Subway, New York (Women in Summer Dresses on Platform), 1933 | Dye transfer print, printed 2006 | $13,970 | Christie's | Oct 2025 |
| 5 | Subway, 1933 | Photographs | $13,750 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2019 |
| 6 | Untitled, Subway, New York, 2006 | Dye transfer print, printed 2006 | $12,500 | Phillips | Apr 2013 |
| 7 | East 100th Street, New York (facades), 1966 | Cartes-de-visite | $11,430 | Phillips | Apr 2023 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (from Brooklyn Gang), 1959 | Cartes-de-visite | $30,480 | Sotheby's | May 2023 |
| 2 | Untitled, Subway, New York, 2006 | Dye transfer print, printed 2006 | $17,500 | Phillips | Oct 2015 |
| 3 | Untitled, Subway, New York, 2006 | Dye transfer print, printed 2006 | $12,065 | Phillips | Jun 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 28 | $2,695 |
| Photographs | 203 | $2,520 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 37 | $4,826 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 175 | $2,500 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 259 results from 23 houses · How we compute these figures
Bruce Davidson is an American artist with 475 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $2,375. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Bruce Davidson sold in 2026 for $2,413, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Bruce Davidson on OpeningBid →What is a Bruce Davidson work worth?
Across 257 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bruce Davidson work is $2,375.
The median Bruce Davidson photograph sells for $2,160 across 235 lots.
The median Bruce Davidson print sells for $4,393 across 8 lots.
The median Bruce Davidson work on paper sells for $7,875 across 2 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Bruce Davidson photographs typically sell for $1,143–$3,450 (the middle half of 178 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Bruce Davidson photographs typically sell for $1,774–$8,255 (the middle half of 41 sold lots).
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 9 | $4,393 | $7,800 | 88.9% | 2026-10-15 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $7,875 | $15,000 | — | 2024-05-16 |
| Photography | 317 | $2,160†‡ | $82,550 | 74.1% | 2026-10-08 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 13 | $13,750 | $82,550 | — | 2025-10-10 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $2,936–$6,984 | $5,418 | $7,800 |
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 178 | $1,143–$3,450†‡ | $2,150†‡ | $30,480 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 41 | $1,774–$8,255† | $4,000† | $82,550 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2025 | $82,550 |
| Photography | 2024 | $33,020 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $15,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $7,800 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $7,020 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $750 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Bruce Davidson worth?
Across 257 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bruce Davidson work is $2,375. The median Bruce Davidson photograph sells for $2,160 across 235 lots. The median Bruce Davidson print sells for $4,393 across 8 lots. The median Bruce Davidson work on paper sells for $7,875 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Bruce Davidson photographs typically sell for $1,143–$3,450 (the middle half of 178 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Bruce Davidson photographs typically sell for $1,774–$8,255 (the middle half of 41 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Bruce Davidson photograph?
Based on 235 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bruce Davidson photograph is $2,160. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Bruce Davidson's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Bruce Davidson photograph is $82,550.
What is the average price of a small Bruce Davidson photograph?
Based on 178 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Bruce Davidson photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,150, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a medium Bruce Davidson photograph?
Based on 41 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Bruce Davidson photograph (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Bruce Davidson's auction record?
Bruce Davidson's auction record is $82,550, set in 2025.
See the full Bruce Davidson record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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