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Berenice Abbott Photographs: Value & Auction Prices

1898–1991

ArtSell has recorded 278 auction results for Berenice Abbott photographs between 2005 and 2026, and 211 of them sold (76%). Half of the priced sales fell between $1.5kSign up free to see and $6.2kSign up free to see, with a median of $2.9kSign up free to see. The auction record in our data is Automat, 977 Eighth Avenue, sold at Phillips in April 2018 for $40kSign up free to see. Most results come from Phillips (94), Bonhams (38) and Lempertz (28).

$40,000≈ £27,022≈ €36,934Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumPortfolio IIPhillips278auction results2005–2026years recorded76%sold$2.9kSign up free to seemedian price

Berenice Abbott photographs: key figures

Auction results
278
Sold rate
76%
Active at auction
2005–2026
Median price
$2.9kSign up free to see
Record price
$40kSign up free to see Automat, 977 Eighth Avenue, Phillips, Apr 2018

Top auction houses: Phillips (94), Bonhams (38), Lempertz (28)

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  1. Hot Dog Stand, West and North Moore Streets, Manhattan by Berenice Abbott, 1936, Gelatin silver print, sold Oct 2023
    Hot Dog Stand, West and North Moore Streets, Manhattan, 1936
    Photograph
    9 5/8 x 7 3/4 in. (24.4 x 19.7 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 47
    $10,160≈ £8,266≈ €9,581Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–8,000View at Phillips ↗
  2. New York at Night by Berenice Abbott, 1932, Gelatin silver print, printed later, sold Oct 2023
    New York at Night, 1932
    Photograph
    13 5/8 x 10 1/2 in. (34.6 x 26.7 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 46
    $8,890≈ £7,232≈ €8,384Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–8,000View at Phillips ↗
  3. Lyric Theatre, 3rd Avenue between 12th and 13th Streets, Manhattan by Berenice Abbott, 1936, Gelatin silver print, sold Oct 2023
    Lyric Theatre, 3rd Avenue between 12th and 13th Streets, Manhattan, 1936
    Photograph
    7 3/4 x 9 5/8 in. (19.7 x 24.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 44
    $6,350≈ £5,166≈ €5,988Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–8,000View at Phillips ↗
  4. James Joyce by Berenice Abbott, 1926, Gelatin silver print, offered Oct 2023
    James Joyce, 1926
    Photograph
    9 1/4 x 6 7/8 in. (23.5 x 17.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 40
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  5. Hoboken Railroad Yard by Berenice Abbott, New Jersey, 1935, Gelatin silver print, sold Aug 2023
    Hoboken Railroad Yard
    Photograph
    7 3/4" x 12 1/2"
    Barridoff Auctions · · Lot 19
    $2,750≈ £2,163≈ €2,531HammerSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Barridoff Auctions ↗
  6. Pennsylvania Station Interior by Berenice Abbott, 1936, Gelatin silver print, sold Aug 2023
    Pennsylvania Station Interior, 1936
    Photograph
    20 3/4" x 16 1/2" sight
    Barridoff Auctions · · Lot 18
    $3,750≈ £2,950≈ €3,451HammerSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Barridoff Auctions ↗
  7. Theoline by Berenice Abbott, Pier II, East River, Manhattan, 1936, Gelatin silver print, sold Aug 2023
    Theoline
    Photograph · ed. 14/60
    19 1/8" x 15 1/2"
    Barridoff Auctions · · Lot 17
    $2,750≈ £2,163≈ €2,531HammerSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–4,000View at Barridoff Auctions ↗
  8. Repair Shop, Christopher Street, New York by Berenice Abbott, 1947, gelatin silver print, sold Aug 2023
    Repair Shop, Christopher Street, New York, 1947
    Photograph
    13⅛ h x 10⅛ w in (33 x 26 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 137
    $1,197≈ £938≈ €1,090Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  9. Lyric Theatre by Berenice Abbott, gelatin silver print, sold Aug 2023
    Lyric Theatre
    Photograph
    10⅝ h x 13⅝ w in (27 x 35 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 136
    $774≈ £606≈ €705Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  10. Peggy Guggenheim by Berenice Abbott, 1926, Gelatin silver print, probably printed in the 1960s on double-weight semi-matte paper, in excellent condition. Photograp, sold Jun 2023
    Peggy Guggenheim, 1926
    Photograph · Paper
    OstLicht Photo Auction · · Lot 43
    €1,200≈ $1,292≈ £1,031HammerSign up free to seeEst. €2,000–2,400View at OstLicht Photo Auction ↗
  11. Untitled by Berenice Abbott, Silver gelatin print, printed later and mounted to board, image/sheet size, offered May 2023
    Untitled
    Photograph · Board
    Chiswick Auctions · · Lot 214
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £1,500–2,000View at Chiswick Auctions ↗
  12. Untitled by Berenice Abbott, Silver gelatin print, printed later, dry-mounted to board, image size, offered May 2023
    Untitled
    Photograph · Board
    Chiswick Auctions · · Lot 206
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £800–1,200View at Chiswick Auctions ↗
  13. Untitled by Berenice Abbott, Silver gelatin print, printed later, image size, offered May 2023
    Untitled
    Photograph
    Chiswick Auctions · · Lot 191
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £250–350View at Chiswick Auctions ↗
  14. Hoboken Railroad Yards Looking Towards Manhattan, New Jersey by Berenice Abbott, 1935, Gelatin silver print, sold May 2023
    Hoboken Railroad Yards Looking Towards Manhattan, New Jersey, 1935
    Photograph
    7 3/4 x 12 1/2in
    Bonhams · · Lot 206
    $408≈ £328≈ €380Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
  15. Theoline, Pier II
    Photograph · ed. 14/60
    19-1/4 x 15-1/2  in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 797
    $1,000≈ £803≈ €925HammerSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  16. El Station Interior, 1936
    Photograph · ed. 14/60
    15-1/2 x 19-1/4 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 796
    $1,000≈ £803≈ €925HammerSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–4,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  17. Snuff Shop by Berenice Abbott, 1938, Gelatin silver print, sold Apr 2023
    Snuff Shop, 1938
    Photograph
    9 1/2 x 7 7/8 in. (24.1 x 20 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 166
    $12,700≈ £10,175≈ €11,650Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  18. Vista: Thames Street, No. 22 by Berenice Abbott, 1938, Gelatin silver print, sold Apr 2023
    Vista: Thames Street, No. 22, 1938
    Photograph
    9 1/2 x 7 7/8 in. (24.1 x 20 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 165
    $4,826≈ £3,866≈ €4,427Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  19. Gasoline Station by Berenice Abbott, 1936, Gelatin silver print, sold Apr 2023
    Gasoline Station, 1936
    Photograph
    10 x 7 7/8 in. (25.4 x 20 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 164
    $17,780≈ £14,245≈ €16,310Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  20. Hardware Store by Berenice Abbott, 316-318 Bowery, Manhattan, 1938, Gelatin silver, offered Apr 2023
    Hardware Store
    Photograph · ed. 44/60
    10 5/16" x 13 1/4" sight
    Barridoff Auctions · · Lot 88
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $2,500–3,500View at Barridoff Auctions ↗
  21. Poultry Store. East 7th Street, Manhattan by Berenice Abbott, 1936, Gelatin silver print, sold Feb 2023
    Poultry Store. East 7th Street, Manhattan, 1936
    Photograph
    19 1/2 x 15 3/8in (49.5 x 39cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 117
    $446≈ £369≈ €419Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–2,200View at Bonhams ↗
  22. Portraits in Palladium, (Princesse Violette Murat) Paris-New York by Berenice Abbott, 1926-1929, Tirage platine palladium, sold Feb 2023
    Portraits in Palladium, (Princesse Violette Murat) Paris-New York, 1926-1929
    Photograph
    22 x 21 cm
    PIASA ·
    €1,300≈ $1,391≈ £1,155Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,000–1,200View at PIASA ↗
  23. Hell Gate Bridge, Looking Southwest from Astoria Park, Astoria, Long Island, New York by Berenice Abbott, 1937, Gelatin silver print, sold Oct 2022
    Hell Gate Bridge, Looking Southwest from Astoria Park, Astoria, Long Island, New York, 1937
    Photograph
    7 1/2 x 9 1/2 in. (19.1 x 24.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 98
    $3,780≈ £3,421≈ €3,894Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  24. Fourth Avenue, no. 154, Brooklyn by Berenice Abbott, 1936, Gelatin silver print, sold Oct 2022
    Fourth Avenue, no. 154, Brooklyn, 1936
    Photograph
    6 1/2 x 9 3/8 in. (16.5 x 23.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 97
    $7,560≈ £6,842≈ €7,789Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–9,000View at Phillips ↗
  25. Jacob Heyman Butchery, 345 Sixth Avenue by Berenice Abbott, 1938, Gelatin silver print, offered Oct 2022
    Jacob Heyman Butchery, 345 Sixth Avenue, 1938
    Photograph
    7 5/8 x 9 1/2 in. (19.4 x 24.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 96
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  26. El, Sixth Avenue Line, 28th Street Station, Manhattan by Berenice Abbott, 1936, Gelatin silver print, offered Aug 2022
    El, Sixth Avenue Line, 28th Street Station, Manhattan, 1936
    Photograph
    19" x 15" sight
    Barridoff Auctions · · Lot 65
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $3,000–4,000View at Barridoff Auctions ↗
  27. Factory Warehouse, Brooklyn by Berenice Abbott, 1936, Gold-toned gelatin silver print, printed, offered Jun 2022
    Factory Warehouse, Brooklyn, 1936
    Photograph
    27 x 34.2 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 558
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €1,500–2,000View at Lempertz ↗
  28. New York at Night by Berenice Abbott, 1932, Gelatin silver print, printed later, sold Apr 2022
    New York at Night, 1932
    Photograph
    13 5/8 x 10 1/2 in. (34.6 x 26.7 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 1
    $6,930≈ £5,296≈ €6,344Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  29. M. Scappini, Paris by Berenice Abbott, c. 1929, gelatin silver print, sold Jan 2022
    M. Scappini, Paris, c. 1929
    Photograph
    8¾ h x 6 w in (22 x 15 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 365
    $500≈ £374≈ €448Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400–View at Wright ↗
  30. West Street by Berenice Abbott, gelatin silver print, sold Dec 2021
    West Street
    Photograph
    15½ h x 19⅜ w in (39 x 49 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 203
    $1,250≈ £943≈ €1,110Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  31. Pike and Henry Streets, Manhattan by Berenice Abbott, gelatin silver print, sold Dec 2021
    Pike and Henry Streets, Manhattan
    Photograph
    15½ h x 19⅜ w in (39 x 49 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 209
    $2,125≈ £1,603≈ €1,887Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  32. Fifth Avenue Houses, Nos. 4, 6, 8 by Berenice Abbott, 1936, Silbergelatineabzug, 1982, sold Dec 2021
    Fifth Avenue Houses, Nos. 4, 6, 8, 1936
    Photograph
    43,7 × 55 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 2004
    €5,000≈ $5,657≈ £4,250Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €4,000–6,000View at Grisebach ↗
  33. Nightview, New York by Berenice Abbott, 1932, Späterer Silbergelatineabzug, sold Dec 2021
    Nightview, New York, 1932
    Photograph
    34,8 × 27 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 2000
    €13,750≈ $15,557≈ £11,687Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €8,000–10,000View at Grisebach ↗
  34. Old Post Office, Broadway and Park Row by Berenice Abbott, 1938, gelatin silver print mounted to backing, sold Sep 2021
    Old Post Office, Broadway and Park Row, 1938
    Photograph
    13¼ h x 10¼ w in (34 x 26 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 261
    $1,250≈ £927≈ €1,073Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  35. New Jersey Railroad Yard by Berenice Abbott, 1936, gelatin silver print, sold Sep 2021
    New Jersey Railroad Yard, 1936
    Photograph
    14¾ h x 19¼ w in (37 x 49 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 262
    $2,750≈ £2,040≈ €2,360Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  36. JAMES JOYCE, silver gelatin print by Berenice Abbott, JAMES JOYCE, silver gelatin print, offered Jun 2021
    JAMES JOYCE, silver gelatin print
    Photograph
    13 in. x 9 7/8 in.
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 76
    Unsold / did not meet reserveView at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  37. JAMES JOYCE, silver gelatin print by Berenice Abbott, JAMES JOYCE, silver gelatin print, offered May 2021
    JAMES JOYCE, silver gelatin print
    Photograph
    13 in. x 9 7/8 in.
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 103
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $350–550View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  38. Changing New York, Shop window, New York c. 1935 by Berenice Abbott, 1935, photograph, offered Apr 2021
    Changing New York, Shop window, New York c. 1935, 1935
    Photograph
    OstLicht Photo Auction · · Lot 73
    Unsold / did not meet reserveView at OstLicht Photo Auction ↗
  39. Poultry Shop, East Seventh Street, New York 1935 by Berenice Abbott, 1935, photograph, sold Apr 2021
    Poultry Shop, East Seventh Street, New York 1935, 1935
    Photograph
    OstLicht Photo Auction · · Lot 138
    €1,500≈ $1,798≈ £1,302HammerSign up free to seeEst. €2,500–3View at OstLicht Photo Auction ↗
  40. Fifth Avenue Houses, No. 4,6,8
    Photograph
    image 15 x 19 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 786
    $1,400≈ £1,021≈ €1,178HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  41. 'El,' Second and Third Avenue Lines: Bowery and Division Street, Manhattan by Berenice Abbott, 1936, Gelatin silver print, sold Apr 2021
    'El,' Second and Third Avenue Lines: Bowery and Division Street, Manhattan, 1936
    Photograph
    9 7/8 x 7 7/8 in. (25.1 x 20 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 239
    $11,970≈ £8,700≈ €10,082Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  42. Selected Images by Berenice Abbott, 1934-1937, Four gelatin silver prints, sold Apr 2021
    Selected Images, 1934-1937
    Photograph
    Each approximately 9 1/2 x 7 5/8 in. (24.1 x 19.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 237
    $6,930≈ £5,037≈ €5,837Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–9,000View at Phillips ↗
  43. Hoboken Railroad Yards, New Jersey by Berenice Abbott, 1935, Gelatin silver print, printed later, sold Oct 2020
    Hoboken Railroad Yards, New Jersey, 1935
    Photograph · ed. 3/24
    26 1/2 x 35 3/4 in. (67.3 x 90.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 264
    $5,000≈ £3,846≈ €4,255Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  44. Designer Window, Bleecker Street by Berenice Abbott, 1947, Gelatin silver print, printed 1950s, sold Oct 2020
    Designer Window, Bleecker Street, 1947
    Photograph
    9 5/8 x 7 5/8 in. (24.4 x 19.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 237
    $7,500≈ £5,770≈ €6,383Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  45. Newsstand, 32nd Street and 3rd Avenue by Berenice Abbott, 1935, Gelatin silver print, printed later, sold Oct 2020
    Newsstand, 32nd Street and 3rd Avenue, 1935
    Photograph · ed. 1/24
    28 5/8 x 36 1/8 in. (72.7 x 91.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 234
    $15,000≈ £11,539≈ €12,766Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  46. City Arabesque by Berenice Abbott, 1938, Gelatin silver print, offered Oct 2020
    City Arabesque, 1938
    Photograph
    9 1/2 x 7 in. (24.1 x 17.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 225
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
  47. Estação Pennsylvania, Nova Iorque 1935 by Berenice Abbott, 1980, fotografia, offered Sep 2020
    Estação Pennsylvania, Nova Iorque 1935, 1980
    Photograph
    27 x 35,3 cm
    James Lisboa · · Lot 398
    Result not publishedView at James Lisboa ↗
  48. Christopher Street shop, New York by Berenice Abbott, c. 1948, Vintage gelatin silver print, sold Jun 2020
    Christopher Street shop, New York, c. 1948
    Photograph
    24.3 x 19 cm (25.3 x 20.3 cm)
    Lempertz · · Lot 502
    €8,750≈ $9,809≈ £7,919Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €4,500–View at Lempertz ↗
  49. Newsstand, East 32nd Street and Third Avenue, Manhattan by Berenice Abbott, gelatin silver print, sold Mar 2020
    Newsstand, East 32nd Street and Third Avenue, Manhattan
    Photograph
    18⅜ h x 23 w in (47 x 58 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 192
    $3,500≈ £2,958≈ €3,233Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  50. Under the El at the Battery by Berenice Abbott, Gelatin silver print, printed later, sold Feb 2020
    Under the El at the Battery
    Photograph
    10 1/2 in. x 13 3/4 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 614
    $1,500≈ £1,149≈ €1,357HammerSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–4,000View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗

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