Bernd and Hilla Becher Photographs: Value & Auction Prices

1959–2007

ArtSell has recorded 77 auction results for Bernd and Hilla Becher photographs between 2014 and 2026, and 66 of them sold (86%). The median price realised is $19.2kSign up free to see across 66 priced sales; the middle half sold for $10kSign up free to see–$49.7kSign up free to see. Water Towers holds the top price on file: $357kSign up free to see at Phillips (March 2017). The houses with the most results are Phillips (58), Lempertz (16) and Rago Auctions (1).

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1. 
   Winding towers, (Fördertürme) France, Belgium, 1974-1980

   Photograph

   Each approximately 16 x 12 in. (40.6 x 30.5 cm) Overall 66 5/8 x 54 1/4 in. (169.2 x 137.8 cm)

   Phillips · Apr 11, 2026 · Lot 66
   $129,000≈ £95,946≈ €110,153Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $100,000–150,000View at Phillips ↗
2. 
   Hochöfen, Völklingen, Saar, Deutschland (Blast Furnace, Völklingen, Saar, Germany), 1986

   Photograph · ed. 4/100

   image 8 1/2 x 6 1/4 in. (21.6 x 15.9 cm.)

   Bonhams · Feb 27, 2026 · Lot 8
   $2,176≈ £1,615≈ €1,843Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
3. 
   Blast Furnaces (A sequence of 9)

   Photograph

   15¾ h x 11¾ w in (40 x 30 cm)

   Rago Auctions · Dec 11, 2025 · Lot 119
   $114,300≈ £85,388≈ €97,576Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $70,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
4. 
   Water Towers, 1963-78

   Photograph · Paper

   40.3 x 30.6 cm

   Lempertz · Dec 3, 2025 · Lot 704
   €28,980≈ $33,814≈ £25,403Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €30,000–40,000View at Lempertz ↗
5. 
   Grain Elevator, Briey, Lorraine, France, 1985

   Photograph · ed. 1/5

   23 3/8 x 18 7/8 in. (59.4 x 47.9 cm)

   Phillips · Oct 9, 2025 · Lot 158
   $20,640≈ £15,435≈ €17,776Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
6. 
   Grain Elevators, Sycamore, Ohio, USA, 1987/2008

   Photograph · Paper · ed. 42/100

   I. 22.5 x 17 cm (8 7/8 x 6 3/4 in.) S. 24 x 18.5 cm (9 1/2 x 7 1/4 in.) book 29.5 x 28 x 3 cm (11 5/8 x 11 x 1 1/8 in.)

   Phillips · Sep 12, 2025 · Lot 401
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
7. 
   Lime Kilns, 1963-1997

   Photograph

   each image 40.6 x 31.6 cm (15 7/8 x 12 1/2 in.) each frame 56.4 x 46.4 cm (22 1/4 x 18 1/4 in.) overall 172.2 x 190.1 cm (67 3/4 x 74 7/8 in.)

   Phillips · Jun 26, 2025 · Lot 18
   £50,800≈ $69,606≈ €59,518Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £60,000–80,000View at Phillips ↗
8. 
   Grain Elevator, Sheldon, Illinois, USA, 1986

   Photograph

   image 60.9 x 51.7 cm (23 7/8 x 20 3/8 in.) frame 91.4 x 75.4 cm (35 7/8 x 29 5/8 in.)

   Phillips · Jun 24, 2025 · Lot 30
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
9. 
   Grain Silo, Canton, Ohio, USA, 1977

   Photograph

   19 5/8 x 23 5/8 in. (49.8 x 60 cm)

   Phillips · Apr 2, 2025 · Lot 169
   $12,700≈ £9,811≈ €11,756Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
10. 
    Puits Monceau Fontaine No. 14, Charleroi, Belgien, 1972

    Photograph · Board

    each: 30.4 x 41.5 cm (11 7/8 x 16 3/8 in.) overall: 69.9 x 89.9 cm (27 1/2 x 35 3/8 in.)

    Phillips · Mar 7, 2025 · Lot 180
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £30,000–50,000View at Phillips ↗
11. 
    Hüttenwerk Duisburg-Bruckhausen, Ruhrgebiet, 1999

    Photograph · Paper

    48.8 x 60.8 cm (50.3 x 62.2 cm)

    Lempertz · Nov 30, 2024 · Lot 315
    €20,790≈ $21,958≈ £17,298Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €15,000–20,000View at Lempertz ↗
12. 
    Plant for Styrofoam Production, Wesseling near Cologne, 1997

    Photograph · Paper

    48.8 x 60.2 cm (50.5 x 62.5 cm)

    Lempertz · Nov 30, 2024 · Lot 314
    €9,450≈ $9,981≈ £7,863Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €10,000–15,000View at Lempertz ↗
13. 
    Gas Tanks (Spherical), 1988

    Photograph

    each image 40.5 x 31 cm (15 7/8 x 12 1/4 in.) each framed 56.3 x 46.2 cm (22 1/8 x 18 1/4 in.) overall framed 171.9 x 141.6 cm (67 5/8 x 55 3/4 in.)

    Phillips · Oct 11, 2024 · Lot 130
    £152,400≈ $199,141≈ €182,064Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £60,000–80,000View at Phillips ↗
14. 
    Wasserturm, Burg/Magdeburg, D (water tower), 1995

    Photograph · ed. 4/5

    23 3/4 x 19 1/4 in. (60.3 x 48.9 cm)

    Phillips · Oct 9, 2024 · Lot 41
    $12,700≈ £9,706≈ €11,591Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
15. 
    Wasserturm, Leipzig, D (water tower), 1998

    Photograph · ed. 3/5

    24 x 19 3/8 in. (61 x 49.2 cm)

    Phillips · Oct 9, 2024 · Lot 40
    $15,240≈ £11,647≈ €13,909Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
16. 
    Winding Towers, 1963-1982

    Photograph

    each: 40.5 x 31.6 cm (15 7/8 x 12 1/2 in.) overall: 173.3 x 239.4 cm (68 1/4 x 94 1/4 in.)

    Phillips · Jun 27, 2024 · Lot 12
    £190,500≈ $240,887≈ €225,212Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £120,000–150,000View at Phillips ↗
17. 
    Zwei Fördertürme (Two Pithead Frames), 2004

    Photograph · Paper · ed. 6/60

    both I. 56.2 x 42.9 cm (22 1/8 x 16 7/8 in.) both S. 73.2 x 58.9 cm (28 7/8 x 23 1/4 in.)

    Phillips · Jun 6, 2024 · Lot 353
    £2,540≈ $3,243≈ €2,985Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
18. 
    Wassertürme, 1978

    Photograph · Paper

    26.4 x 20.7 cm (30 x 24.2 cm)

    Lempertz · Jun 5, 2024 · Lot 318
    €11,970≈ $13,014≈ £10,181Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €8,000–10,000View at Lempertz ↗
19. 
    Moglingen, Stuttgart, D, 1980

    Photograph

    24 x 18 1/2 in. (61 x 47 cm)

    Phillips · Apr 4, 2024 · Lot 9
    $25,400≈ £20,079≈ €23,406Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
20. 
    Wassertürmen (Water Towers), 1963-1972

    Photograph

    Each 15 7/8 x 12 in. (40.3 x 30.5 cm) Overall 20 x 70 in. (50.8 x 177.8 cm)

    Phillips · Apr 4, 2024 · Lot 8
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $50,000–70,000View at Phillips ↗
21. 
    Industriehallen (Industrial Facades), 2006

    Photograph · Paper · ed. 13/40

    I. 70.3 x 74.1 cm (27 5/8 x 29 1/8 in.) S. 90.4 x 93.3 cm (35 5/8 x 36 3/4 in.)

    Phillips · Jan 17, 2024 · Lot 45
    £5,080≈ $6,438≈ €5,919Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
22. 
    Fördertürme (Winding Towers), 2006

    Photograph · Paper · ed. 40/40

    I. 70 x 93.1 cm (27 1/2 x 36 5/8 in.) S. 90 x 113.1 cm (35 3/8 x 44 1/2 in.)

    Phillips · Jan 17, 2024 · Lot 44
    £6,985≈ $8,853≈ €8,139Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
23. 
    Kies- und Schotterwerke (Gravel Plants), 2006

    Photograph · Paper · ed. 18/40

    I. 70.2 x 93.3 cm (27 5/8 x 36 3/4 in.) S. 90 x 112.5 cm (35 3/8 x 44 1/4 in.)

    Phillips · Jan 17, 2024 · Lot 43
    £4,064≈ $5,151≈ €4,735Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
24. 
    Hochofen, Düdelingen, 1983

    Photograph · Paper

    40.1 x 29.5 cm

    Lempertz · Dec 2, 2023 · Lot 327
    €3,780≈ $4,111≈ £3,252Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €6,000–8,000View at Lempertz ↗
25. 
    Kühlturm, Terre Rouge, 1979

    Photograph · Paper

    40.3 x 30.8 cm

    Lempertz · Dec 2, 2023 · Lot 326
    €3,780≈ $4,111≈ £3,252Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €6,000–8,000View at Lempertz ↗
26. 
    Water Tower, Maisoncelles, Seine-et-Marne, France, 1972

    Photograph · ed. 3/5

    23 1/2 x 20 in. (59.7 x 50.8 cm)

    Phillips · Oct 11, 2023 · Lot 124
    $13,970≈ £11,365≈ €13,174Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
27. 
    Industriehallen (Industrial Facades), 2006

    Photograph · Paper · ed. 39/40

    I. 70.3 x 74.1 cm (27 5/8 x 29 1/8 in.) S. 90.4 x 93.3 cm (35 5/8 x 36 3/4 in.)

    Phillips · Sep 21, 2023 · Lot 250
    £3,556≈ $4,361≈ €4,101Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
28. 
    Hochofen Düdelingen, L, 1983

    Photograph · Paper

    40.3 x 30.6 cm

    Lempertz · Jun 7, 2023 · Lot 436
    €10,080≈ $10,803≈ £8,666Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €6,000–8,000View at Lempertz ↗
29. 
    Water tower, Rodange, 1969

    Photograph · Paper

    40.3 x 30.8 cm

    Lempertz · Jun 7, 2023 · Lot 435
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €6,000–8,000View at Lempertz ↗
30. 
    Oberhausen, Gutehoffnungshütte, West, D, 1963

    Photograph · Paper

    23.4 x 39.9 cm

    Lempertz · Dec 3, 2022 · Lot 331
    €6,930≈ $7,303≈ £5,950Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €6,000–8,000View at Lempertz ↗
31. 
    Charlottenhütte, Niederschelden, Siegerland, D, 1963

    Photograph

    30.3 x 39.9 cm

    Lempertz · Dec 3, 2022 · Lot 330
    €6,930≈ $7,303≈ £5,950Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €6,000–8,000View at Lempertz ↗
32. 
    Hainer Hütte, Siegen, D, 1961

    Photograph

    39.9 x 30.2 cm

    Lempertz · Dec 3, 2022 · Lot 329
    €6,930≈ $7,303≈ £5,950Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €6,000–8,000View at Lempertz ↗
33. 
    Hochofen, Hüttenwerk Hagen-Haspe, D, 1968

    Photograph

    40 x 29.7 cm

    Lempertz · Dec 3, 2022 · Lot 328
    €16,380≈ $17,261≈ £14,063Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €8,000–10,000View at Lempertz ↗
34. 
    Lime Kilns, Harlingen, Netherlands, 1963

    Photograph

    12 x 15 3/4 in. (30.5 x 40 cm)

    Phillips · Oct 12, 2022 · Lot 57
    $11,340≈ £10,262≈ €11,683Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
35. 
    Coal Tipple, Goodspring, PA, 1975

    Photograph · ed. 21/60

    Each 4 1/2 x 6 3/8 in. (11.4 x 16.2 cm) Overall 16 x 19 1/2 in. (40.6 x 49.5 cm)

    Phillips · Oct 12, 2022 · Lot 56
    $15,120≈ £13,683≈ €15,578Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
36. 
    Lime Kilns, Alkmaar, Netherlands, 1968

    Photograph

    11 3/4 x 16 in. (29.8 x 40.6 cm)

    Phillips · Oct 12, 2022 · Lot 54
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
37. 
    Hot Blast Stoves, Steel Plant, Duisberg-Meiderich, Germany, 1986

    Photograph

    23 5/8 x 17 1/8 in. (60 x 43.5 cm)

    Phillips · Oct 12, 2022 · Lot 53
    $23,940≈ £21,665≈ €24,665Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
38. 
    Water Towers: (Kugel unten Geschlossen), circa 1960s-1980s

    Photograph

    Each approximately 16 x 12 in. (40.6 x 30.5 cm) Overall 68 1/8 X 55 1/8 in. (173.04 X 140.02 cm)

    Phillips · Oct 12, 2022 · Lot 52
    $151,200≈ £136,833≈ €155,780Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $120,000–180,000View at Phillips ↗
39. 
    Grain Elevator (Getreideheber), Coolus, Châlons-en-Champagne, F, 2006

    Photograph · ed. 5/5

    17 7/8 x 23 1/2 in. (45.4 x 59.7 cm)

    Phillips · Oct 12, 2022 · Lot 51
    $22,680≈ £20,525≈ €23,367Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–25,000View at Phillips ↗
40. 
    Water Tower (Wasserturm), Herve/Liège, B, 1971

    Photograph · ed. 5/5

    23 7/8 x 19 1/8 in. (60.6 x 48.6 cm)

    Phillips · Oct 12, 2022 · Lot 50
    $18,900≈ £17,104≈ €19,472Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–25,000View at Phillips ↗
41. 
    Water Tower, Oberhausen/Ruhr, Germany, 1967

    Photograph · ed. 3/5

    23 7/8 x 19 1/4 in. (60.6 x 48.9 cm)

    Phillips · Oct 12, 2022 · Lot 49
    $16,380≈ £14,824≈ €16,876Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–25,000View at Phillips ↗
42. 
    Hochofenkopf, Terre Rouge, 1979

    Photograph · Paper

    40.3 x 31 cm

    Lempertz · Jun 2, 2022 · Lot 371
    €9,450≈ $10,104≈ £8,051Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €6,000–8,000View at Lempertz ↗
43. 
    Maschinenhalle Werk Rodingen, 1979

    Photograph · Paper

    30.5 x 40.3 cm

    Lempertz · Jun 2, 2022 · Lot 370
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €6,000–8,000View at Lempertz ↗
44. 
    Wasserturm Werk Rodingen, 1969

    Photograph · Paper

    40.4 x 30.8 cm

    Lempertz · Jun 2, 2022 · Lot 369
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €6,000–8,000View at Lempertz ↗
45. 
    Winding towers, 1970s

    Photograph

    24 x 17.8 cm

    Lempertz · Jun 1, 2022 · Lot 91
    €37,800≈ $40,491≈ £32,190Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €35,000–40,000View at Lempertz ↗
46. 
    Spherical Gas Tank, Wesseling, Near Cologne, Germany, 1984

    Photograph · ed. 2/5

    61 x 51.8 cm (24 x 20 3/8 in.)

    Phillips · Nov 23, 2021 · Lot 39
    £17,640≈ $23,592≈ €20,954Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
47. 
    Water Towers, 1963-1980

    Photograph

    Each approximately 12 x 15 3/4 in. (30.5 x 40 cm)

    Phillips · Oct 7, 2021 · Lot 243
    $138,600≈ £101,919≈ €119,875Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $50,000–70,000View at Phillips ↗
48. 
    Water Tower, New York City, 548 West 22nd Street, 1989

    Photograph · ed. 4/5

    62.2 x 50.5 cm (24 1/2 x 19 7/8 in.)

    Phillips · May 20, 2021 · Lot 15
    £13,860≈ $19,576≈ €16,042Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
49. 
    Water Tower, New York City, 25 East 4th Street, 1979

    Photograph · ed. 3/5

    62.2 x 50.5 cm (24 1/2 x 19 7/8 in.)

    Phillips · May 20, 2021 · Lot 14
    £13,860≈ $19,576≈ €16,042Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
50. 
    Water Tower, New York City, Broadway/Spring Street, 1979

    Photograph · ed. 1/5

    61 x 51.4 cm (24 x 20 1/4 in.)

    Phillips · May 20, 2021 · Lot 13
    £10,080≈ $14,237≈ €11,667Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗

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