Helen Levitt (1913–2009)
Helen Levitt is an American artist with 68 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $1,476. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Helen Levitt sold in 2016 for $7,154, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Helen Levitt on OpeningBid →What is a Helen Levitt work worth?
Across 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Helen Levitt work is $1,476.
The median Helen Levitt photograph sells for $1,840 across 47 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Helen Levitt photographs typically sell for $1,614–$7,954 (the middle half of 30 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photography | 53 | $1,840‡ | $25,912 | 88.7% | 2026-02-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $20,440 | $25,912 | — | 2012-10-04 |
‡ 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) | 30 | $1,614–$7,954‡ | $5,180‡ | $25,912 |
‡ 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 | 2000 | $25,912 |
| Photography | 2004 | $20,440 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Helen Levitt worth?
Across 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Helen Levitt work is $1,476. The median Helen Levitt photograph sells for $1,840 across 47 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Helen Levitt photographs typically sell for $1,614–$7,954 (the middle half of 30 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Helen Levitt photograph?
Based on 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Helen Levitt photograph is $1,840. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Helen Levitt's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Helen Levitt photograph is $25,912.
What is the average price of a small Helen Levitt photograph?
Based on 30 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Helen Levitt photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $5,180, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Helen Levitt's auction record?
Helen Levitt's auction record is $25,912, set in 2000.
See the full Helen Levitt record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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