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# Philippe Halsman, Latvian/American (1906–1979)

## What is Philippe Halsman, Latvian/American’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 10 auction results for Philippe Halsman, Latvian/American at 1 houses since 2017. Over the last 24 months the median price was $185 including buyer’s premium (middle half $161–$723, n=5). The auction record is $1,416 for DUKE WATCHING THE DUTCHESS OF WINDSOR JUMPING, (FROM JUMP SERIES) (2017, Waddingtons). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DUKE WATCHING THE DUTCHESS OF WINDSOR JUMPING, (FROM JUMP SERIES), 1956 | Gelatin silver print | $1,416 | Waddingtons | Sep 2017 |
| 2 | DALÍ'S UNDERWATER ATOMIC EXPLOSION, 1954 | Gelatin silver print signed, titled, dated, and stamped v | $1,027 | Waddingtons | Jun 2025 |
| 3 | MARILYN MONROE GOING INTO CLOSET, LIFE COVER SHOOT, 1952 | Gelatin silver print stamped and numbered 52/250 verso | $723 | Waddingtons | Mar 2026 |
| 4 | JUDGE LEARNED HAND, 1957 | Gelatin silver print signed, titled, dated and stamped ve | $689 | Waddingtons | May 2024 |
| 5 | DALI LIGHT SCULPTURE, 1950 | Gelatin silver print signed, titled, dated and stamped ve | $597 | Waddingtons | May 2024 |
| 6 | SALVADOR DALÍ (CHEESE), 1950 | Gelatin silver print stamped verso sheet 14 x 11 in — 35 | $552 | Waddingtons | May 2024 |
| 7 | ANSEL ADAMS, 1958 | Gelatin silver print signed, titled, dated and stamped ve | $282 | Waddingtons | May 2024 |
| 8 | MARTHA GRAHAM DANCE GROUP, 1946 | Gelatin silver print signed, titled, dated, and stamped v | $185 | Waddingtons | Mar 2026 |
| 9 | DALI EXPLODING, 1953 | Gelatin silver print titled, dated, and stamped verso she | $161 | Waddingtons | Oct 2025 |
| 10 | MARTHA GRAHAM DANCE GROUP, 1946, 1946 | Gelatin silver print signed, titled, dated, and stamped v | $158 | Waddingtons | Mar 2026 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 10 | $574 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $574 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 10 results from 1 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Philippe Halsman, Latvian/American is a Latvian/American artist with 10 auction lots recorded since 2017, median price $574.

A work by Philippe Halsman, Latvian/American sold in 2026 for $723, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Philippe Halsman, Latvian/American work worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Philippe Halsman, Latvian/American work is $574.

The median Philippe Halsman, Latvian/American photograph sells for $574 across 10 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photography | 10 | $574 | $1,416 | — | 2026-03-26 |

## Price by size

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $209–$715 | $574 | $1,416 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2017 | $1,416 |
| Photography | 2025 | $1,027 |

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 Philippe Halsman, Latvian/American worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Philippe Halsman, Latvian/American work is $574. The median Philippe Halsman, Latvian/American photograph sells for $574 across 10 lots.

### What is the average price of a small Philippe Halsman, Latvian/American photograph?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Philippe Halsman, Latvian/American photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $574, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Philippe Halsman, Latvian/American's auction record?

Philippe Halsman, Latvian/American's auction record is $1,416, set in 2017.

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

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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.