Harry Houdini (1874–1976)
Harry Houdini is an American artist with 19 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $812. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Harry Houdini sold in 2017 for $812, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Harry Houdini work is $812.
The median Harry Houdini photograph sells for $960 across 27 lots.
The median Harry Houdini print sells for $1,560 across 13 lots.
The median Harry Houdini work on paper sells for $675 across 2 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Harry Houdini photographs typically sell for $573–$1,800 (the middle half of 26 sold lots).
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 13 | $1,560‡ | $11,000 | — | 2018-03-07 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $675 | $900 | — | 2008-10-28 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $300 | $300 | — | 2005-10-27 |
| Photography | 27 | $960 | $4,560 | — | 2020-10-22 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $7,000 | $11,000 | — | 2008-10-28 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 26 | $573–$1,800 | $960 | $4,560 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2005 | $11,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2005 | $5,600 |
| Photography | 2008 | $4,560 |
| Photography | 2007 | $2,280 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $900 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $450 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2005 | $300 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Harry Houdini worth?
Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Harry Houdini work is $812. The median Harry Houdini photograph sells for $960 across 27 lots. The median Harry Houdini print sells for $1,560 across 13 lots. The median Harry Houdini work on paper sells for $675 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Harry Houdini photographs typically sell for $573–$1,800 (the middle half of 26 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Harry Houdini photograph?
Based on 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Harry Houdini photograph is $960.
What is Harry Houdini's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Harry Houdini photograph is $4,560.
What is the average price of a Harry Houdini print?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Harry Houdini print is $1,560. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Harry Houdini's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Harry Houdini print is $11,000.
What is the average price of a small Harry Houdini photograph?
Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Harry Houdini photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $960, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Harry Houdini's auction record?
Harry Houdini's auction record is $2,280, set in 2007.
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