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James VanDerZee Photographs: Auction Prices

American · 1886–1983

ArtSell has recorded 18 auction results for James VanDerZee photographs between 2013 and 2026, of which 14 sold (78% sell-through). Prices realised range from $400 to $11,250, with a median of $1,083 across 14 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). The highest recorded price is $11,250 for “Portrait of a Harlem Preacher, 'Daddy Grace' and Congregation, 1938; Untitled (Young black woman with studio background)” at Phillips in 2014.

Record: Portrait of a Harlem Preacher, 'Daddy Grace' and Congregation, 1938; Untitled (Young black woman with studio background) — $11,250Sign up free to see

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  1. James VanDerZee, Nude, Harlem, 1923, Gelatin silver print
    Nude, Harlem, 1923
    Photograph
    10 x 8 in. (25.4 x 20.3 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 92
    $3,840≈ £2,869≈ €3,367Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
  2. James VanDerZee, Couple in Raccoon Coats, Harlem, 1932, Gelatin silver print
    Couple in Raccoon Coats, Harlem, 1932
    Photograph
    8 x 10 in. (20.3 x 25.4 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 110
    $1,280≈ £954≈ €1,095Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,000View at Bonhams ↗
  3. James VanDerZee, James Van Der Zee: Eighteen Photographs, gelatin silver print, sepia toned gelatin silver print
    James Van Der Zee: Eighteen Photographs
    Photograph
    9¾ h x 7¾ w in (25 x 20 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 118
    $10,710≈ £8,415≈ €10,209Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  4. James VanDerZee, Swimming Team, Harlem, gelatin silver print
    Swimming Team, Harlem
    Photograph
    2⅜ h x 9¼ w in (6 x 23 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 124
    $774≈ £608≈ €738Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  5. James VanDerZee, Eighteen Photographs, 1907-1938, Washington, D.C.: Graphics International, and New York: James Van Der Zee Institute, 1974. Eighteen gelatin silver prints, printed later
    Eighteen Photographs, 1907-1938
    Photograph · Paper
    Varying sizes from 2 x 9 1/4 in. (5.1 x 23.5 cm) to 9 3/8 x 7 3/8 in. (23.8 x 18.7 cm) or the reverse
    Phillips · · Lot 396
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $18,000–22,000View at Phillips ↗
  6. James VanDerZee, Eighteen Photographs, 1907-1938, Washington, D.C.: Graphics International, and New York: James Van Der Zee Institute, 1974. Eighteen gelatin silver prints, printed later
    Eighteen Photographs, 1907-1938
    Photograph · Paper
    Varying sizes from 2 x 9 1/4 in. (5.1 x 23.5 cm) to 9 3/8 x 7 3/8 in. (23.8 x 18.7 cm) or the reverse
    Phillips · · Lot 51
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $25,000–35,000View at Phillips ↗
  7. James VanDerZee, Portrait of a Young Man with Boutonniere, Harlem, 1934, Gelatin silver print
    Portrait of a Young Man with Boutonniere, Harlem, 1934
    Photograph
    9 5/8 x 7 1/2 in. (24.4 x 19.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 243
    $5,040≈ £3,663≈ €4,245Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  8. James VanDerZee, Teddy Hall (Raining Musical Instruments), 1933, gelatin silver print
    Teddy Hall (Raining Musical Instruments), 1933
    Photograph
    10 h x 8 w in (25 x 20 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 275
    $1,000≈ £725≈ €842Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  9. James VanDerZee, Piano Duet, gelatin silver print
    Piano Duet
    Photograph
    14 h x 11 w in (36 x 28 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 201
    $563≈ £476≈ €520Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  10. James VanDerZee, The Guarantee Photo Studio, gelatin silver print
    The Guarantee Photo Studio
    Photograph
    11 h x 14 w in (28 x 36 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 195
    $2,000≈ £1,690≈ €1,847Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  11. James VanDerZee, Father and Sons, 1915, gelatin silver print
    Father and Sons, 1915
    Photograph
    6¼ h x 5 w in (16 x 13 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 196
    $688≈ £581≈ €635Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  12. James VanDerZee, African Communities League, gelatin silver print
    African Communities League
    Photograph
    10 h x 8 w in (25 x 20 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 202
    $1,040≈ £879≈ €961Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  13. James VanDerZee, Swimming Team, Harlem, gelatin silver print
    Swimming Team, Harlem
    Photograph
    2⅜ h x 9¼ w in (6 x 23 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 197
    $1,125≈ £951≈ €1,039Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  14. James VanDerZee, APA Basketball Team, gelatin silver print
    APA Basketball Team
    Photograph
    10 h x 8 w in (25 x 20 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 200
    $896≈ £757≈ €828Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  15. James VanDerZee, Female Portrait, Photograph
    Female Portrait
    Photograph
    9" high x 7" wide
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 60
    $400≈ £345≈ €371HammerSign up free to seeEst. $600–900View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  16. James VanDerZee, Portrait of a Harlem Preacher, 'Daddy Grace' and Congregation, 1938; Untitled (Young black woman with studio background), 1931, Two gelatin silver prints
    Portrait of a Harlem Preacher, 'Daddy Grace' and Congregation, 1938; Untitled (Young black woman with studio background), 1931
    Photograph
    (i) 7 1/8 x 8 3/4 in. (18.1 x 22.2 cm) (ii) 9 3/8 x 7 3/8 in. (23.8 x 18.7 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 21
    $11,250≈ £6,947≈ €8,926Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  17. James VanDerZee, Portrait of a Woman, 1927, Gelatin silver print
    Portrait of a Woman, 1927
    Photograph
    10 x 8in
    Bonhams · · Lot 7086
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
  18. James VanDerZee, Portrait of a Woman, 1927, Gelatin silver print
    Portrait of a Woman, 1927
    Photograph
    10 x 8in
    Bonhams · · Lot 7059
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,500–2,000View at Bonhams ↗

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