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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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  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

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  1. Lee Friedlander, Atlanta, 1962, Gelatin silver print, printed later
    Atlanta, 1962
    Photograph
    8 1/2 x 12 7/8 in. (21.6 x 32.7 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 16
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $6,000–8,000View at Phillips ↗
  2. Lee Friedlander, Chicago, 1996, Gelatin silver print, printed later
    Chicago, 1996
    Photograph
    15 x 14 3/4 in. (38.1 x 37.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 78
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  3. Lee Friedlander, Buffalo, N.Y., 1968, Gelatin silver print, printed 2010
    Buffalo, N.Y., 1968
    Photograph
    8 3/4 x 13 in. (22.2 x 33 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 435
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  4. Lee Friedlander, 15 Photographs By Lee Friedlander, New York: Double Elephant Press, 1973. Fifteen gelatin silver prints
    15 Photographs By Lee Friedlander
    Photograph · ed. 21/75
    Varying sizes from 5 3/4 x 8 3/4 in. (14.6 x 22.2 cm) to 8 3/8 x 12 3/4 in. (21.3 x 32.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 11
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  5. Lee Friedlander, Syracuse, 1962, Gelatin silver print, printed later
    Syracuse, 1962
    Photograph
    8 1/2 x 12 7/8 in. (21.6 x 32.7 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 41
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $6,000–8,000View at Phillips ↗
  6. Lee Friedlander, The American Monument, 1976
    The American Monument, 1976
    Bonhams · · Lot 75
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £150–250View at Bonhams ↗
  7. Lee Friedlander, New Orleans, 1979, Gelatin silver print
    New Orleans, 1979
    Photograph
    32.7 x 21.8 cm (12 7/8 x 8 5/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 8
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  8. Lee Friedlander, Selected Images, 1967 and 1979, Two gelatin silver prints
    Selected Images, 1967 and 1979
    Photograph
    6 3/4 x 9 3/4 in. (17.1 x 24.8 cm) 4 1/2 x 6 3/4 in. (11.4 x 17.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 162
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $6,000–8,000View at Phillips ↗
  9. Lee Friedlander, Knoxville, Tennessee, 1971, Gelatin silver print, printed later
    Knoxville, Tennessee, 1971
    Photograph
    8 1/2 x 12 7/8 in. (21.6 x 32.7 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 19
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  10. Lee Friedlander, New York City (Father Duffy), 1974, Gelatin silver print, printed later
    New York City (Father Duffy), 1974
    Photograph
    8 5/8 x 12 7/8 in. (21.9 x 32.7 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 25
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $7,000–9,000View at Phillips ↗
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Lee Friedlander photographs (188)

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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