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Berenice Abbott Photographs: Auction Prices

American · 1898–1991

ArtSell has recorded 239 auction results for Berenice Abbott photographs between 2005 and 2026, of which 177 sold (74% sell-through). Prices realised range from $325 to $40,000, with a median of $3,307 across 177 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). A further 3 lots offered at auction whose result the house did not publish are listed but not counted. The highest recorded price is $40,000 for “Portfolio II” at Phillips in 2015.

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  1. Berenice Abbott, Fifth Avenue Houses, Nos. 4-6-8, gelatin silver print
    Fifth Avenue Houses, Nos. 4-6-8
    Photograph
    28⅞ h x 36½ w in (73 x 93 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 290
    $3,584≈ £2,677≈ €3,123Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  2. Berenice Abbott, Country Store Interior, 2553 Sage Place, Spuyten Duyvil, Bronx, 1935, Gelatin silver print; numbered 'no 15' in the negative
    Country Store Interior, 2553 Sage Place, Spuyten Duyvil, Bronx, 1935
    Photograph
    9 3/8 x 7 3/4 in. (23.8 x 19.7 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 198
    $960≈ £717≈ €842Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
  3. Berenice Abbott, Janet Flanner, Paris, 1927, Gelatin silver print
    Janet Flanner, Paris, 1927
    Photograph
    9 5/8 x 7 3/4 in. (24.4 x 19.7 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 193
    $2,432≈ £1,817≈ €2,132Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,000View at Bonhams ↗
  4. Berenice Abbott, Exchange Place from Broadway, New York, 1933, Gelatin silver print
    Exchange Place from Broadway, New York, 1933
    Photograph
    13 3/4 x 3 5/8 in. (34.9 x 9.2 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 74
    $4,352≈ £3,252≈ €3,816Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Bonhams ↗
  5. Berenice Abbott, Isamu Noguchi with 'Glad Day', c. 1932, Vintage ferrotyped gelatin silver print
    Isamu Noguchi with 'Glad Day', c. 1932
    Photograph
    23.4 x 18.3 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 530
    €2,540≈ $2,957≈ £2,195Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €2,000–3,000View at Lempertz ↗
  6. Eugene Atget, 1927
    Photograph
    4-3/8 x 3-1/2 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 525
    $1,600≈ £1,185≈ €1,368HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–2,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  7. Berenice Abbott, New York At Night, 1932, photograph "Nightview
    New York At Night, 1932
    Photograph
    Hessink's Auctions · · Lot 11
    €800≈ $943≈ £695HammerSign up free to seeView at Hessink's Auctions ↗
  8. Berenice Abbott, Manhattan Bridge, 1936, Gelatin silver print
    Manhattan Bridge, 1936
    Photograph
    7 1/4 x 9 1/2 in. (18.4 x 24.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 253
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  9. Berenice Abbott, Macy's Corner, circa 1930, Gelatin silver print from Berenice Abbott's New York II, printed 1979
    Macy's Corner, circa 1930
    Photograph · ed. 60/60
    15 1/2 x 19 3/8 in. (39.4 x 49.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 149
    $2,838≈ £2,111≈ €2,423Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  10. Berenice Abbott, Pennsylvania Station, New York, 1934, Gelatin silver print, printed 1960s
    Pennsylvania Station, New York, 1934
    Photograph
    9 5/8 x 7 5/8 in. (24.4 x 19.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 8
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $6,000–8,000View at Phillips ↗
  11. Berenice Abbott, View from West Street, New York, 1938, Gelatin silver print
    View from West Street, New York, 1938
    Photograph
    7 1/2 x 9 1/4 in. (19.1 x 23.5 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 107
    $2,048≈ £1,526≈ €1,753Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Bonhams ↗
  12. Berenice Abbott, Exchange Place, New York, 1933, Gelatin silver print; framed, Bruce Silverstein Gallery and Daniel/Oliver Gallery labels on the reverse
    Exchange Place, New York, 1933
    Photograph
    9 1/4 x 2 7/8 in. (23.5 x 7.3 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 106
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $8,000–12,000View at Bonhams ↗
  13. Berenice Abbott, The Operation of Lenses, c. 1960, Gelatin silver print; mounted
    The Operation of Lenses, c. 1960
    Photograph
    4 x 6 3/4 in. (10.2 x 17.1 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 246
    $1,536≈ £1,144≈ €1,315Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
  14. Berenice Abbott, Parallax (Candles), c. 1960, Gelatin silver print; signed in pencil and the photographer's '50 Commerce Street' studio stamp
    Parallax (Candles), c. 1960
    Photograph
    4 5/8 x 6 3/8 in. (11.7 x 16.2 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 245
    $1,664≈ £1,240≈ €1,424Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
  15. Berenice Abbott, Magnetic Polarity, c. 1960, Gelatin silver print; mounted to the reverse of a test print
    Magnetic Polarity, c. 1960
    Photograph
    8 1/8 x 5 7/8 in. (20.6 x 14.9 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 244
    $538≈ £401≈ €460Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
  16. Berenice Abbott, Gold Leaf Electroscope, c. 1960, Gelatin silver print; mounted
    Gold Leaf Electroscope, c. 1960
    Photograph
    7 3/4 x 3 3/8 in. (19.7 x 8.6 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 243
    $614≈ £458≈ €526Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
  17. Berenice Abbott, New York at Night, 1932, Gelatin silver print
    New York at Night, 1932
    Photograph
    13 3/4 x 10 3/4 in. (34.9 x 27.3 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 129
    $5,376≈ £3,990≈ €4,593Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–9,000View at Bonhams ↗
  18. Berenice Abbott, James Joyce silver gelatin, photograph
    James Joyce silver gelatin
    Photograph
    13 1/2 x 10 1/2 in
    Rachel Davis Fine Arts · · Lot 117
    Result not publishedEst. $500–700View at Rachel Davis Fine Arts ↗
  19. Berenice Abbott, 'Shelter on the Water Front, Coenties Slip, Pier 5, East River, Manhattan', 1938, Gelatin silver print; the photographer's Federal Art Project / 'Changing New York' stamps
    'Shelter on the Water Front, Coenties Slip, Pier 5, East River, Manhattan', 1938
    Photograph
    9 5/8 x 7 1/2 in. (24.4 x 19.1 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 145
    $9,600≈ £7,126≈ €8,132Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Bonhams ↗
  20. Berenice Abbott, El Station Interior, 6th and 9th Avenue Lines, Downtown Side, Columbus Avenue and 72nd Street, Manhattan, 1936, Gelatin silver print
    El Station Interior, 6th and 9th Avenue Lines, Downtown Side, Columbus Avenue and 72nd Street, Manhattan, 1936
    Photograph · ed. 84/100
    7 3/8 x 9 3/8 in. (18.7 x 23.8 cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 218
    $384≈ £286≈ €328Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–800View at Bonhams ↗
  21. Berenice Abbott, Federal Reserve Building, c. 1950, Gelatin silver print
    Federal Reserve Building, c. 1950
    Photograph
    10 1/4 x 13 3/8 in. (26.0 x 34.0 cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 217
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $2,000–3,000View at Bonhams ↗
  22. Berenice Abbott, Pingpank Barber Shop, 1938, Gelatin silver print
    Pingpank Barber Shop, 1938
    Photograph
    9 1/2 x 7 5/8 in. (24.3 x 19.3 cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 216
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $800–1,200View at Bonhams ↗
  23. Berenice Abbott, Old Post Office, Broadway and Park Row, Manhattan, 1938, Gelatin silver print
    Old Post Office, Broadway and Park Row, Manhattan, 1938
    Photograph
    11 3/4 x 8 1/8 in. (29.8 x 20.7 cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 215
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
  24. Berenice Abbott, Hardware Store, 316-318 Bowery, Manhattan, 1938, Gelatin silver print; signed 'Berenice Abbott' in pencil on the mount, the photographer's '50 Commerce St' inkstamp on the verso; mounted
    Hardware Store, 316-318 Bowery, Manhattan, 1938
    Photograph
    7 1/2 x 9 1/2 in. (19.0 x 24.1 cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 214
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,500–2,500View at Bonhams ↗
  25. Berenice Abbott, West Street, 1936, Gelatin silver print
    West Street, 1936
    Photograph
    7 9/16 x 9 1/2 in. (19.2 x 24.2 cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 213
    $1,088≈ £811≈ €929Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
  26. Berenice Abbott, Manhattan Bridge, 1936, Gelatin silver print
    Manhattan Bridge, 1936
    Photograph
    8 11/16 x 6 7/8 in. (22.1 x 17.4 cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 212
    $2,048≈ £1,526≈ €1,750Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Bonhams ↗
  27. Berenice Abbott, El, 2nd and 3rd Avenue Lines, Hanover Square and Pearl Streets, Manhattan, 1936, Gelatin silver print
    El, 2nd and 3rd Avenue Lines, Hanover Square and Pearl Streets, Manhattan, 1936
    Photograph
    13 x 10 3/8 in. (33.0 x 26.3 cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 211
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,500–2,500View at Bonhams ↗
  28. Berenice Abbott, Blossom Restaurant, 103 Bowery, Manhattan, 1935, Gelatin silver print; signed 'Berenice Abbott' in pencil on the mount, the photographer's '50 Commerce St' inkstamp on the verso; mounted
    Blossom Restaurant, 103 Bowery, Manhattan, 1935
    Photograph
    7 9/16 x 9 5/8 in. (19.2 x 24.4 cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 210
    $1,024≈ £763≈ €875Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
  29. Berenice Abbott, Newsstand, East 32nd Street and Third Avenue, Manhattan, 1935, Gelatin silver print
    Newsstand, East 32nd Street and Third Avenue, Manhattan, 1935
    Photograph
    7 1/2 x 9 5/8 in. (19.0 x 24.5 cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 209
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $2,000–3,000View at Bonhams ↗
  30. Berenice Abbott, New York at Night, 1932, Gelatin silver print
    New York at Night, 1932
    Photograph
    13 3/4 x 10 5/8 in. (34.9 x 27.0 cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 208
    $4,864≈ £3,624≈ €4,155Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Bonhams ↗
  31. Berenice Abbott, View Down 42nd Street, 1929-36, Gelatin silver print
    View Down 42nd Street, 1929-36
    Photograph
    13 1/4 x 10 3/8 in. (33.7 x 26.3 cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 207
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
  32. Berenice Abbott, The Science Pictures, Twelve gelatin silver prints mounted on board
    The Science Pictures
    Photograph · Board · ed. 33/60
    Varying dimensions 4.50" h x 19.25" w to 17.50 x 23" w or the reverse
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 79
    $4,000≈ £2,968≈ €3,436HammerSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–9,000View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  33. Berenice Abbott, Pennsylvania Station, New York, gelatin silver print
    Pennsylvania Station, New York
    Photograph
    12½ h x 10½ w in (32 x 27 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 241
    $3,302≈ £2,467≈ €2,819Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  34. Berenice Abbott, Yuban Warehouse, Water and Dock Streets, Brooklyn, vintage gelatin silver print
    Yuban Warehouse, Water and Dock Streets, Brooklyn
    Photograph
    13⅜ h x 16⅞ w in (34 x 43 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 243
    $4,826≈ £3,605≈ €4,120Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  35. Berenice Abbott, Ophelia Street, Pittsburg, PA, 1935, Vintage gelatin silver print
    Ophelia Street, Pittsburg, PA, 1935
    Photograph
    18 x 23.5 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 574
    €1,638≈ $1,911≈ £1,436Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,800–2,000View at Lempertz ↗
  36. Berenice Abbott, Pennsylvania Station, New York City, 1935, Gelatin silver print
    Pennsylvania Station, New York City, 1935
    Photograph
    Image: 19" h x 15.125" w
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 13
    $2,800≈ £2,124≈ €2,422HammerSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  37. Berenice Abbott, Pennsylvania Station Interior, Manhattan, New York City, July 14, gelatin silver print
    Pennsylvania Station Interior, Manhattan, New York City, July 14
    Photograph
    10⅝ h x 13⅞ w in (27 x 35 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 234
    $2,244≈ £1,718≈ €1,953Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  38. Berenice Abbott, New York at Night (Exchange Place from Broadway), photogravure on Somerset Satin
    New York at Night (Exchange Place from Broadway)
    Photograph · Paper
    12½ h x 9⅞ w in (32 x 25 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 231
    $3,556≈ £2,722≈ €3,095Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  39. Berenice Abbott, New York at Night, 1932, Gelatin silver print
    New York at Night, 1932
    Photograph
    13 3/4 x 10 3/4 in. (34.9 x 27.3 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 25
    $6,400≈ £4,818≈ €5,533Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–9,000View at Bonhams ↗
  40. Berenice Abbott, "El" Second and Third Avenue Lines, Hanover Square and Pearl Street, 1936, Oversized gelatin silver print
    "El" Second and Third Avenue Lines, Hanover Square and Pearl Street, 1936
    Photograph
    17 7/8 x 14 1/8 in. (45.4 x 35.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 236
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  41. Berenice Abbott, Hanover Square, Manhattan, 1936, vintage gelatin silver print
    Hanover Square, Manhattan, 1936
    Photograph
    7⅜ h x 9⅛ w in (19 x 23 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 256
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $2,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  42. Berenice Abbott, Country Store Interior, Silver Gelatin Print, possibly a later printing
    Country Store Interior
    Photograph
    9 inches x 7 inches. Overall including glazed frame 20 inches x 18 inches
    Jackson's International Auctioneers · · Lot 151
    $1,063≈ £783≈ €919Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–750View at Jackson's International Auctioneers ↗
  43. Berenice Abbott, James Joyce in Abbott’s Paris Studio, Gelatin silver print mounted on card likely a slightly later impression.
    James Joyce in Abbott’s Paris Studio
    Photograph · Board
    12.6 inches X 12.25 inches (unframed)
    Jackson's International Auctioneers · · Lot 148
    $625≈ £461≈ €540Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–750View at Jackson's International Auctioneers ↗
  44. Berenice Abbott, Advertisements, East Houston Street and Second Ave, 1982, Gelatin silver print mounted on board
    Advertisements, East Houston Street and Second Ave, 1982
    Photograph · Board · ed. 13/40
    18.25 "h x 23.125" w
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 50
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $800–1,200View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  45. Berenice Abbott, New York at night, 1932, Gelatin silver print (printed
    New York at night, 1932
    Photograph
    Bertolami Fine Art · · Lot 90
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €15,000–20,000View at Bertolami Fine Art ↗
  46. Berenice Abbott, New York Stock Exchange, 1933, Gelatin silver print
    New York Stock Exchange, 1933
    Photograph
    9 1/2 x 7 5/8 in. (24.1 x 19.4 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 109
    $2,304≈ £1,747≈ €2,076Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–3,500View at Bonhams ↗
  47. Berenice Abbott, New York at Night, 1932, Gelatin silver print, printed 1970s
    New York at Night, 1932
    Photograph
    34 x 26 cm (13 3/8 x 10 1/4 in)
    Phillips · · Lot 15
    $9,525≈ £7,358≈ €8,817Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–8,000View at Phillips ↗
  48. Berenice Abbott, Portrait of Marie Laurencin, 1926, Gelatin Silver Print
    Portrait of Marie Laurencin, 1926
    Photograph
    H 13.3" W 10.3"
    DuMouchelles · · Lot 246
    $600≈ £464≈ €554HammerSign up free to seeEst. $300–400View at DuMouchelles ↗
  49. Berenice Abbott, Untitled, Gelatin Silver Print, 1926, "Portrait of Marie Laurencin"
    Untitled
    Photograph
    H 13.25" W 10.25"
    DuMouchelles · · Lot 1147
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $600–800View at DuMouchelles ↗
  50. Berenice Abbott, Ophelia St., Pittsburgh, Pa., 1935, Gelatin silver print
    Ophelia St., Pittsburgh, Pa., 1935
    Photograph
    7 1/8 x 9 1/4 in. (18.1 x 23.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 80
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗

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