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Harry Callahan Photographs: Value & Auction Prices

1912–1999

Of the 162 lots by Harry Callahan (photographs) recorded at auction between 2007 and 2026, 124 found a buyer (77%). Half of the priced sales fell between $2.7kSign up free to see and $7.5kSign up free to see, with a median of $4.8kSign up free to see. The highest recorded price is $76.2kSign up free to see for Eleanor/Silhouette (Chicago) at Phillips in April 2024. Sales were recorded mainly at Phillips (95), Lempertz (14) and Grisebach (13).

$76,200≈ £60,290≈ €70,289Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumEleanor/Silhouette (Chicago)Phillips162auction results2007–2026years recorded77%sold$4.8kSign up free to seemedian price

Harry Callahan photographs: key figures

Auction results
162
Sold rate
77%
Active at auction
2007–2026
Median price
$4.8kSign up free to see
Record price
$76.2kSign up free to see Eleanor/Silhouette (Chicago), Phillips, Apr 2024

Top auction houses: Phillips (95), Lempertz (14), Grisebach (13)

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  1. Eleanor, Chicago by Harry Callahan, 1948, Gelatin silver print, printed later, sold Oct 2017
    Eleanor, Chicago, 1948
    Photograph
    Approximately 9 x 12 in. (22.9 x 30.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 169
    $5,250≈ £3,966≈ €4,467Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–9,000View at Phillips ↗
  2. Cape Cod by Harry Callahan, 1972, Gelatin silver print, sold Oct 2017
    Cape Cod, 1972
    Photograph
    9 x 9 3/8 in. (22.9 x 23.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 168
    $3,750≈ £2,833≈ €3,191Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  3. Bob Fine by Harry Callahan, 1952, Gelatin silver print, printed later, sold Oct 2017
    Bob Fine, 1952
    Photograph
    Approximately 9 5/8 x 7 3/4 in. (24.4 x 19.7 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 167
    $6,000≈ £4,533≈ €5,105Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  4. Ansley Park, Atlanta by Harry Callahan, 1991-1992, A suite of four gelatin silver prints, sold Oct 2017
    Ansley Park, Atlanta, 1991-1992
    Photograph · ed. 4/8
    Each 13 x 13 in. (33 x 33 cm) Overall 46 1/2 x 46 1/2 in. (118.1 x 118.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 161
    $11,250≈ £8,500≈ €9,572Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–25,000View at Phillips ↗
  5. Chicago by Harry Callahan, 1946, Gelatin silver print, offered Oct 2017
    Chicago, 1946
    Photograph
    7 5/8 x 9 1/2 in. (19.4 x 24.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 54
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  6. Horseneck Beach by Harry Callahan, 1974, Gelatin silver print, printed c., offered May 2017
    Horseneck Beach, 1974
    Photograph
    23.2 x 23.6 cm (27.9 x 30.2 cm)
    Lempertz · · Lot 141
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €2,800–View at Lempertz ↗
  7. Asheville, North Carolina by Harry Callahan, 1951, Gelatin silver print, printed no later than 1964, sold Apr 2017
    Asheville, North Carolina, 1951
    Photograph
    6 3/8 x 9 1/2 in. (16.2 x 24.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 184
    $20,000≈ £16,078≈ €18,778Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  8. Alley, Chicago by Harry Callahan, 1948, Gelatin silver print, sold Apr 2017
    Alley, Chicago, 1948
    Photograph
    9 3/4 x 7 1/4 in. (24.8 x 18.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 181
    $50,000≈ £40,196≈ €46,944Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–50,000View at Phillips ↗
  9. Aix-en-Provence (Nude, Front) by Harry Callahan, 1958, Gelatin silver print, printed no later than 1968, offered Apr 2017
    Aix-en-Provence (Nude, Front), 1958
    Photograph
    6 3/8 x 5 in. (16.2 x 12.7 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 312
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
  10. Eleanor, Chicago by Harry Callahan, 1949, Gelatin silver print, printed later, offered Apr 2017
    Eleanor, Chicago, 1949
    Photograph
    7 5/8 x 9 1/2 in. (19.4 x 24.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 311
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  11. Eleanor & Barbara, Chicago (Grant Park) by Harry Callahan, circa 1953, Gelatin silver print, offered Apr 2017
    Eleanor & Barbara, Chicago (Grant Park), circa 1953
    Photograph
    7 3/4 x 9 1/2 in. (19.7 x 24.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 310
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  12. Aix-en-Provence (Nude, Back) by Harry Callahan, 1958, Gelatin silver print, printed no later than 1968, offered Apr 2017
    Aix-en-Provence (Nude, Back), 1958
    Photograph
    6 1/2 x 5 1/8 in. (16.5 x 13 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 308
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
  13. Chicago (Trees in Snow) by Harry Callahan, 1950, Gelatin silver print, printed later, sold Apr 2017
    Chicago (Trees in Snow), 1950
    Photograph
    7 5/8 x 9 5/8 in. (19.4 x 24.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 307
    $18,750≈ £15,074≈ €17,604Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  14. Detroit by Harry Callahan, 1943, Gelatin silver print, sold Apr 2017
    Detroit, 1943
    Photograph
    3 1/4 x 4 1/2 in. (8.3 x 11.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 16
    $43,750≈ £34,989≈ €41,037Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $40,000–60,000View at Phillips ↗
  15. Cape Cod by Harry Callahan, Gelatin silver print, sold Mar 2017
    Cape Cod
    Photograph
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 189
    $1,400≈ £1,141≈ €1,322Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  16. Aix en Provence by Harry Callahan, 1958, Vintage gelatin silver print, offered Dec 2016
    Aix en Provence, 1958
    Photograph
    16.1 x 20.3 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 115
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €5,000–6,000View at Lempertz ↗
  17. Lake Michigan by Harry Callahan, 1960s, Gelatin silver print, printed, sold Dec 2016
    Lake Michigan, 1960s
    Photograph
    18.7 x 18.3 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 114
    €2,480≈ $2,639≈ £2,091Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €3,000–View at Lempertz ↗
  18. Chicago by Harry Callahan, 1961, Gelatin silver print, printed c., sold Dec 2016
    Chicago, 1961
    Photograph
    29.7 x 19.2 cm (35.4 x 21.5 cm)
    Lempertz · · Lot 113
    €2,232≈ $2,375≈ £1,882Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €2,500–View at Lempertz ↗
  19. Providence by Harry Callahan, 1977, dye transfer print, sold Nov 2016
    Providence, 1977
    Photograph
    28.0 x 35.2cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 10
    A$800≈ $608≈ £490≈ €558Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$2,000–3,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  20. Chicago by Harry Callahan, 1958, Gelatin silver print, printed later, sold Nov 2016
    Chicago, 1958
    Photograph
    18.4 x 28.4 cm (7 1/4 x 11 1/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 23
    £6,000≈ $7,487≈ €6,767Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  21. Eleanor, Chicago by Harry Callahan, 1947, Silbergelatine-Kontaktabzug, vermutlich 1960er Jahre, sold Jun 2016
    Eleanor, Chicago, 1947
    Photograph
    11,6 × 8,3 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 2024
    €3,750≈ $4,190≈ £2,901Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €3,000–4,000View at Grisebach ↗
  22. Chicago by Harry Callahan, 1960, Gelatin silver print, printed later, sold Apr 2016
    Chicago, 1960
    Photograph
    7 7/8 x 11 1/2 in. (20 x 29.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 224
    $8,125≈ £5,693≈ €7,140Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  23. Eleanor and Barbara, Lake Michigan by Harry Callahan, 1953, Gelatin silver print, printed later, sold Apr 2016
    Eleanor and Barbara, Lake Michigan, 1953
    Photograph
    7 5/8 x 9 5/8 in. (19.4 x 24.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 222
    $6,250≈ £4,379≈ €5,492Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  24. Cape Cod by Harry Callahan, 1973, Gelatin silver print, printed later, offered Apr 2016
    Cape Cod, 1973
    Photograph
    8 1/2 x 8 1/2 in. (21.6 x 21.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 207
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  25. Cape Cod by Harry Callahan, 1972, Gelatin silver print, offered Nov 2015
    Cape Cod, 1972
    Photograph
    24,3 x 24,6 cm (28 x 30,4 cm)
    Lempertz · · Lot 158
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €3,000–4,000View at Lempertz ↗
  26. Morocco by Harry Callahan, 1981, Dye-Transfer-Abzug, sold Nov 2015
    Morocco, 1981
    Photograph
    24,4 × 36,7 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 2026
    €4,375≈ $4,631≈ £3,070Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €3,500–5,500View at Grisebach ↗
  27. Chicago by Harry Callahan, 1950, Späterer Silbergelatineabzug, sold Nov 2015
    Chicago, 1950
    Photograph
    21,3 × 31,6 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 2025
    €5,000≈ $5,293≈ £3,509Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €4,000–6,000View at Grisebach ↗
  28. Eleanor, Chicago by Harry Callahan, 1947, Gelatin silver print, printed later, sold Oct 2015
    Eleanor, Chicago, 1947
    Photograph
    4 1/2 x 3 1/4 in. (11.4 x 8.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 168
    $7,500≈ £4,909≈ €6,664Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–8,000View at Phillips ↗
  29. Ohne Titel (Trees with Sumac). 1970er Jahre by Harry Callahan, Späterer Dye-Transfer-Abzug, sold Jun 2015
    Ohne Titel (Trees with Sumac). 1970er Jahre
    Photograph
    24,4 × 36,2 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 2039
    €2,500≈ $2,784≈ £1,819Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €2,000–3,000View at Grisebach ↗
  30. Eleanor, Chicago by Harry Callahan, 1948, Gelatin silver print, offered Jan 2015
    Eleanor, Chicago, 1948
    Photograph
    8 x 10in
    Bonhams · · Lot 3730
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $3,500–5,500View at Bonhams ↗
  31. New Hampshire by Harry Callahan, 1961, Gelatin silver print, printed later, sold Nov 2014
    New Hampshire, 1961
    Photograph
    10 x 17 cm (3 7/8 x 6 3/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 64
    £2,500≈ $3,914≈ €3,127Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £2,500–3,500View at Phillips ↗
  32. Chicago by Harry Callahan, 1948, Gelatin silver print, printed later, sold Nov 2014
    Chicago, 1948
    Photograph
    25.2 x 20.3 cm (9 7/8 x 7 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 63
    £5,000≈ $7,827≈ €6,255Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £4,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  33. Ireland, from the suite PB832-4 by Harry Callahan, 1979, Three dye transfer prints in colors, on high gloss paper, with wide margins,, sold Oct 2014
    Ireland, from the suite PB832-4, 1979
    Photograph · Paper · ed. 1/12
    largest I. 9 1/2 x 14 3/8 in. (24.1 x 36.5 cm) largest S. 17 3/4 x 22 1/2 in. (45.1 x 57.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 294
    $1,000≈ £618≈ €784Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  34. Selected Images by Harry Callahan, 1950s, Seven gelatin silver prints, sold Oct 2014
    Selected Images, 1950s
    Photograph
    Each approximately 9 x 13 1/2 in. (22.9 x 34.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 98
    $17,500≈ £10,806≈ €13,886Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  35. Chicago by Harry Callahan, circa 1949, Gelatin silver print, printed later, sold Oct 2014
    Chicago, circa 1949
    Photograph
    7 1/2 x 9 1/2 in. (19.1 x 24.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 92
    $11,250≈ £6,947≈ €8,926Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  36. Wisconsin by Harry Callahan, circa 1954, Gelatin silver print, mounted, sold Oct 2014
    Wisconsin, circa 1954
    Photograph
    14 3/4 x 18 7/8 in. (37.5 x 47.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 91
    $5,625≈ £3,473≈ €4,463Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  37. Chicago by Harry Callahan, 1946, Gelatin silver print, sold Oct 2014
    Chicago, 1946
    Photograph
    8 7/8 x 13 1/2 in. (22.5 x 34.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 88
    $16,250≈ £10,034≈ €12,894Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  38. Dearborn Street, Chicago by Harry Callahan, 1948, Gelatin silver print, printed no later than 1963, sold Oct 2014
    Dearborn Street, Chicago, 1948
    Photograph
    7 1/4 x 9 1/4 in. (18.4 x 23.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 87
    $8,750≈ £5,403≈ €6,943Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  39. Providence by Harry Callahan, 1962, Früher Dye-Transfer-Abzug, sold May 2014
    Providence, 1962
    Photograph
    22,3 × 34,1 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 2035
    €3,125≈ $4,253≈ £2,539Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €2,500–3,500View at Grisebach ↗
  40. Ireland, from the suite PB832-4 by Harry Callahan, 1979, Three dye transfer prints in colors, on high gloss paper, with wide margins,, offered Apr 2014
    Ireland, from the suite PB832-4, 1979
    Photograph · Paper · ed. 1/12
    largest I. 9 1/2 x 14 3/8 in. (24.1 x 36.5 cm) largest S. 17 3/4 x 22 1/2 in. (45.1 x 57.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 245
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  41. Provincetown by Harry Callahan, 1979, Dye transfer print, offered Apr 2014
    Provincetown, 1979
    Photograph
    11 1/4 x 10 7/8 in. (28.6 x 27.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 189
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  42. Chicago (Trees in Snow) by Harry Callahan, 1950, Gelatin silver print, printed later, sold Apr 2014
    Chicago (Trees in Snow), 1950
    Photograph
    7 1/2 x 9 5/8 in. (19.05 x 24.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 33
    $12,500≈ £7,517≈ €9,065Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  43. Eleanor, Port Huron, by Harry Callahan, 1954, silver gelatin print, sold Dec 2013
    Eleanor, Port Huron,, 1954
    Photograph
    17.3 x 17.3cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 60
    A$3,000≈ $2,682≈ £1,643≈ €1,954Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$3,000–5,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  44. Front of seagram building, new york by Harry Callahan, 1970, Silbergelatineabzug, sold Nov 2013
    Front of seagram building, new york, 1970
    Photograph
    16,3 × 16,3 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 2033
    €3,750≈ $5,099≈ £3,128Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €3,000–4,000View at Grisebach ↗
  45. New Hampshire by Harry Callahan, 1961, Silbergelatineabzug, vor 1976, sold Nov 2013
    New Hampshire, 1961
    Photograph
    12 × 21,3 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 2035
    €4,125≈ $5,608≈ £3,440Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €3,000–4,000View at Grisebach ↗
  46. Ludwig Mies van der Rohe by Harry Callahan, circa 1952, Gelatin silver print, printed later, sold Oct 2013
    Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, circa 1952
    Photograph
    5 x 4 in. (12.7 x 10.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 233
    $12,500≈ £7,696≈ €9,222Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  47. Wells Street, Chicago by Harry Callahan, 1949, Gelatin silver print, printed 1970s, sold Oct 2013
    Wells Street, Chicago, 1949
    Photograph
    6 1/2 x 6 7/8 in. (16.5 x 17.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 169
    $10,000≈ £6,157≈ €7,378Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  48. Barbara, Chicago by Harry Callahan, 1953, Gelatin silver print, probably printed no later than 1962, sold Oct 2013
    Barbara, Chicago, 1953
    Photograph
    7 3/4 x 9 1/2 in. (19.7 x 24.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 98
    $6,250≈ £3,848≈ €4,611Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  49. Cape Cod by Harry Callahan, 1972, Three gelatin silver prints, offered Jun 2013
    Cape Cod, 1972
    Photograph
    9 1/2 x 10in; 9 1/4 x 12 1/4in; 9 x 9in
    Bonhams · · Lot 5127
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $8,000–10,000View at Bonhams ↗
  50. Eleanor, Port Huron by Harry Callahan, 1954, Gelatin silver print, sold Jun 2013
    Eleanor, Port Huron, 1954
    Photograph
    7 x 7in
    Bonhams · · Lot 5126
    $2,750≈ £1,806≈ €2,109Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Bonhams ↗

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