Philippe Halsman (1906–1979)
Philippe Halsman is an American artist with 181 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $1,100. 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 Philippe Halsman sold in 2025 for $1,143, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 119 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Philippe Halsman work is $1,100.
The median Philippe Halsman photograph sells for $1,100 across 118 lots.
The median Philippe Halsman print sells for $37 across 1 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Philippe Halsman photographs typically sell for $650–$2,790 (the middle half of 103 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 | 1 | $37‡ | $37‡ | — | 2025-10-02 |
| Photography | 139 | $1,100†‡ | $145,229 | 84.9% | 2026-09-15 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $19,749 | $145,229 | — | 2014-04-03 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 103 | $650–$2,790†‡ | $1,150†‡ | $145,229 |
† 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 | 2014 | $145,229 |
| Photography | 2004 | $38,730 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $37‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Philippe Halsman worth?
Across 119 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Philippe Halsman work is $1,100. The median Philippe Halsman photograph sells for $1,100 across 118 lots. The median Philippe Halsman print sells for $37 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Philippe Halsman photographs typically sell for $650–$2,790 (the middle half of 103 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 Philippe Halsman photograph?
Based on 118 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Philippe Halsman photograph is $1,100. 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 Philippe Halsman's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Philippe Halsman photograph is $145,229.
What is the average price of a small Philippe Halsman photograph?
Based on 103 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Philippe Halsman photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,150, 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 Philippe Halsman's auction record?
Philippe Halsman's auction record is $145,229, set in 2014.
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