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# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Helen Levitt auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/helen-levitt (updated 2026-11-01).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.