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Lee Friedlander

American · b. 1934

Lee Friedlander is an American photographer and artist. In the 1960s and 1970s, Friedlander evolved an influential and often imitated visual language of urban "social… (Wikipedia)

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202lots offered2003–2026years recorded75%sold (149)$5kSign up free to seemedian price

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  1. Lee Friedlander, The Little Screens, gelatin silver printThe Little ScreensRago Auctions · $228,600≈ £170,775≈ €195,151Sign up to see
  2. Lee Friedlander, Galax, Virginia, 1962, Gelatin silver print, printed 1960sGalax, VirginiaPhillips · $52,500≈ £34,722≈ €40,926Sign up to see
  3. Lee Friedlander, New York City, 1966, Gelatin silver print, printed 1970sNew York CityPhillips · $43,750≈ £28,636≈ €38,875Sign up to see

Lee Friedlander’s highest prices recorded at auction, ranked in US dollars at each sale-date exchange rate and shown in the currency of the sale (with the buyer’s premium where the house publishes it).

ArtSell has recorded 199 auction results for Lee Friedlander between 2003 and 2026, of which 149 sold (75%). A further 3 lots were offered at auction without a published result. Recorded sale prices range from $635Sign up free to see to $229kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $229kSign up free to see for The Little Screens at Rago Auctions in December 2025. The most common medium is photographs (188 lots). Most results come from Phillips (130), Rago Auctions (14) and Van Ham (14).

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  1. Lee Friedlander, 'Canyon de Chelly', 1983, Gelatin silver print
    'Canyon de Chelly', 1983
    Photograph
    12 3/4 x 8 1/2 in. (32.4 x 21.6 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 30
    $7,040≈ £5,260≈ €6,173Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Bonhams ↗
  2. Lee Friedlander, 15 Photographs, 1962-72, Portfolio containing 15 gelatin silver prints, printed 1973. From
    15 Photographs, 1962-72
    Photograph · ed. AP
    14.6 x 22.2 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 645
    €16,510≈ $19,218≈ £14,270Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €12,000–15,000View at Lempertz ↗
  3. Lee Friedlander, Kansas, 2001, Gelatin silver print, printed
    Kansas, 2001
    Photograph
    37.8 x 37.4 cm (50.5 x 40.5 cm)
    Lempertz · · Lot 647
    €1,588≈ $1,848≈ £1,373Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,500–2,000View at Lempertz ↗
  4. Lee Friedlander, New York City, 1963, Gelatin silver print, printed 2007
    New York City, 1963
    Photograph
    8 1/2 x 12 3/4 in. (21.6 x 32.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 180
    $5,805≈ £4,318≈ €4,957Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  5. Lee Friedlander, Maria Friedlander, Las Vegas, Nevada, 1970, Gelatin silver print, printed 1980s
    Maria Friedlander, Las Vegas, Nevada, 1970
    Photograph
    8 1/8 x 12 1/8 in. (20.6 x 30.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 181
    $12,255≈ £9,115≈ €10,465Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–8,000View at Phillips ↗
  6. Lee Friedlander, Wilmington, Delaware, vintage gelatin silver print
    Wilmington, Delaware
    Photograph
    8⅜ h x 5⅜ w in (21 x 14 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 103
    $6,350≈ £4,658≈ €5,348Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  7. Lee Friedlander, Photographs of Flowers, 1974-75, The complete set of 15 gelatin silver prints, on photo paper mounted to debossed Harumi paper, with full margins, with colophon and title page, all loose (as issued), all contained in the original blue cloth-covered clamshell portfolio
    Photographs of Flowers, 1974-75
    Photograph · Paper · ed. IV/XX
    all I. various sizes all S. 16 x 20 in. (40.6 x 50.8 cm) (five vertical) portfolio 17 x 21 1/4 x 1 1/2 in. (43.2 x 54 x 3.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 43
    $2,451≈ £1,804≈ €2,078Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  8. Lee Friedlander, The Little Screens, gelatin silver print
    The Little Screens
    Photograph
    8⅝ h x 13 w in (22 x 33 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 104
    $228,600≈ £170,775≈ €195,151Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $250,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  9. Lee Friedlander, Atlanta, 1962, Gelatin silver print, printed later
    Atlanta, 1962
    Photograph
    21.4 x 32.4 cm (27.8 x 35.3 cm)
    Lempertz · · Lot 667
    €2,835≈ $3,308≈ £2,485Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €3,000–4,000View at Lempertz ↗
  10. Lee Friedlander, Colorado (Self Portrait with JFK), 1967, vintage gelatin silver print
    Colorado (Self Portrait with JFK), 1967
    Photograph
    6⅝ h x 9¾ w in (17 x 25 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 239
    $2,032≈ £1,555≈ €1,768Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
Also offered, result not published (3)

Lots by Lee Friedlander that were offered at auction where the house did not publish whether they sold. Not counted in any statistics.

Lee Friedlander photographs (188)

Lee Friedlander: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Lee Friedlander at auction?

$228,600Sign up free to see, for The Little Screens at Rago Auctions (December 2025) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Lee Friedlander?

The median sale price is $5kSign up free to see across 148 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Lee Friedlander have sold at auction?

149 of 199 recorded lots sold between 2003 and 2026. 3 further lots were offered with no published result and are not counted.

Which auction houses sell Lee Friedlander?

Phillips, Rago Auctions and Van Ham account for the most recorded results. Phillips · Rago Auctions · Van Ham

Lee Friedlander signature

164 catalogued lots by Lee Friedlander record a signature line. The most common placement is on the reverse (96% of lots that state a placement). Most often: signed.

Placement

  • on the reverse26
  • lower right1

Form

  • signed138
  • signed in pencil26
  • Edition: 51/75; signed lower right: Lee Friedlander; numbered lower left: 51/75 — Hillcrest, New York 1970, Menzies, Jun 18, 2025
  • Signed, titled, inscribed and dated "Lee Friedlander Rt 9W 1969 LF.5815.Y 55-32" and stamped with the artist's copyright credit reproduction limitation on the r — Route 9W, New York, Phillips, Sep 19, 2017
  • Signed, titled, inscribed and dated "Lee Friedlander Newark 1962 LF.6318.Y 8-8" and stamped with the artist's copyright credit reproduction limitation on the re — Newark, Phillips, Sep 19, 2017

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About Lee Friedlander

Lee Friedlander is an American photographer and artist. In the 1960s and 1970s, Friedlander evolved an influential and often imitated visual language of urban "social landscape," with many of his photographs including fragments of store-front reflections, structures framed by fences, posters and street signs. His work is characterized by its innovative use of framing and reflection, often using the natural environment or architectural elements to frame his subjects. Over the course of his career, Friedlander has been the recipient of numerous awards and his work has been exhibited in major museums and galleries worldwide.

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