E. J. Bellocq (1873–1949)
What is E. J. Bellocq’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 22 auction results for E. J. Bellocq at 5 houses since 1999. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,560 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,113–$7,620, n=6). The auction record is $24,130 for Storyville Portraits (2025, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled, from 'Storyville Portraits', 1960 | 10 printing-out-paper prints, printed 1960s by Lee Friedlander | $15,000 | Christie's | Apr 2013 |
| 2 | Untitled, from 'Storyville Portraits', 1948 | Various annotations in pencil/ink (on the verso) | $12,500 | Christie's | Apr 2013 |
| 3 | Storyville Portraits, New Orleans, 1873 | 8 gelatin silver printing-out paper prints, printed by Lee Friedlander c. 1966-69 | $10,000 | Christie's | Oct 2015 |
| 4 | Untitled, from 'Storyville Portraits', 1873 | Each initialed in pencil by Lee Friedlander and copyright credit reproduction limitation stamp (on the verso) | $8,750 | Christie's | Mar 2015 |
| 5 | Untitled, Plate 27, from Storyville Portraits, 1873 | Credited in pencil by an unknown hand (verso) | $7,620 | Christie's | Apr 2026 |
| 6 | Untitled, Plate 27, from Storyville Portraits, 1911, 1949 | Gelatin silver print, printed c. 1949 | $7,620 | Christie's | Apr 2026 |
| 7 | Untitled, from 'Storyville Portraits', 1948 | Cartes-de-visite | $7,500 | Christie's | Apr 2013 |
| 8 | Storyville Portrait, New Orleans, 1911 | Photograph | $4,462 | Bonhams | Oct 2022 |
| 9 | New Orleans (Nude on a Wicker Chaise), 1873 | Gold toned printing-out paper print, printed early 1970s by Lee Friedlander | $4,000 | Christie's | Apr 2018 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Storyville Portraits, 1911 | Gelatin silver print | $24,130 | Sotheby's | Apr 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 21 | $3,500 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $3,500 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 22 results from 5 houses · How we compute these figures
E. J. Bellocq is an American artist with 27 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $3,700.
A work by E. J. Bellocq sold in 2026 for $7,620, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View E. J. Bellocq on OpeningBid →What is a E. J. Bellocq work worth?
Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a E. J. Bellocq work is $3,700.
The median E. J. Bellocq photograph sells for $3,164 across 16 lots.
The median E. J. Bellocq work on paper sells for $12,500 across 1 lots.
The median E. J. Bellocq print sells for $4,000 across 3 lots.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $4,000 | $15,000 | — | 2018-04-06 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $12,500 | $12,500 | 25% | 2013-04-05 |
| Photography | 18 | $3,164 | $24,130 | 88.9% | 2026-04-17 |
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $1,638–$5,700 | $3,000 | $24,130 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2025 | $24,130 |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $15,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $12,500 |
| Photography | 2015 | $10,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $4,000 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a E. J. Bellocq worth?
Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a E. J. Bellocq work is $3,700. The median E. J. Bellocq photograph sells for $3,164 across 16 lots. The median E. J. Bellocq work on paper sells for $12,500 across 1 lots. The median E. J. Bellocq print sells for $4,000 across 3 lots.
What is the average price of a E. J. Bellocq photograph?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a E. J. Bellocq photograph is $3,164.
What is E. J. Bellocq's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a E. J. Bellocq photograph is $24,130.
What is the average price of a small E. J. Bellocq photograph?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a small E. J. Bellocq photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is E. J. Bellocq's auction record?
E. J. Bellocq's auction record is $24,130, set in 2025.
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