Peter Hujar
American · 1934–1987 · Photographer
Peter Hujar was an American photographer best known for his black-and-white portraits. Hujar's work received only marginal public recognition during his lifetime, but he has… (Wikipedia)
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Record prices
David Wojnarowicz Reclining (II)Phillips · $157,500≈ £115,817≈ €136,222Sign up to see
David Wojnarowicz (Village Voice "Heartsick: Fear and Loving in the Gay Community")Phillips · $139,700≈ £106,763≈ €127,498Sign up to see
Great Dane (Sphinx)Phillips · $69,300≈ £52,957≈ €63,444Sign up to see
Peter Hujar’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).
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Price trend
By medium
| Medium | Offered | Sold | Sell-through | Average | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & multiples | 2 | 2 | 100% | $3kSign up | $3kSign up | $3.8kSign up |
| Lithograph | 2 | 2 | 100% | $3kSign up | $3kSign up | $3.8kSign up |
| Photography | 43 | 38 | 88% | $28.2kSign up | $16.4kSign up | $158kSign up |
| Photograph | 43 | 38 | 88% | $28.2kSign up | $16.4kSign up | $158kSign up |
Medium classes are derived from the medium text as published by each house; “Other” includes lots whose medium wasn’t stated.