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Ray Metzker

Ray Metzker

American · 1931–2014 · Photographer

Ray K. Metzker was an American photographer known chiefly for his stark, experimental Black and White cityscapes and for his large assemblages of printed film strips and single… (Wikipedia)

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  1. Ray Metzker, Leapin' zzz, 1982, Composite of 17 gelatin silver prints, printed and assembled 1990, flush-mounted together on boardLeapin' zzzPhillips · $20,000≈ £15,386≈ €17,021Sign up to see
  2. Ray Metzker, Blind Man's Bluff, 1966, Composite of six gelatin silver prints, printed and assembled 1990, mounted together on boardBlind Man's BluffPhillips · $18,900≈ £13,736≈ €15,918Sign up to see
  3. Ray Metzker, Gumball, 1966, Composite of five gelatin silver prints, flush-mounted together on board, mounted on secondary board, printed and assembled 1990GumballPhillips · $18,750≈ £15,305≈ €17,205Sign up to see

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ArtSell has recorded 59 auction results for Ray Metzker between 2017 and 2026, of which 45 sold (76%). A further 4 lots were offered at auction without a published result. Recorded sale prices range from $408Sign up free to see to $20kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $20kSign up free to see for Leapin' zzz at Phillips in October 2020. The most common medium is photographs (58 lots). Most results come from Phillips (32), Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (7) and Rago Auctions (5).

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  1. Ray Metzker, Philadelphia (64 CT-17), 1964, Gelatin silver print, likely printed c. 1973; signed and editioned '9/25' in pencil on the reverse
    Philadelphia (64 CT-17), 1964
    Photograph · ed. 9/25
    8 7/8 x 5 7/8 in. (22.5 x 14.9 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 102
    $6,144≈ £4,577≈ €5,258Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Bonhams ↗
  2. Ray Metzker, Philadelphia (63 DO-41), 1963, photograph
    Philadelphia (63 DO-41), 1963
    Photograph · ed. 10/20
    6 1/8 x 8 7/8 in. (15.6 x 22.5 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 103
    $5,888≈ £4,387≈ €5,039Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Bonhams ↗
  3. Ray Metzker, Chicago (82 JN-6, from the series: City Whispers), 1982, Gelatin silver print, printed later
    Chicago (82 JN-6, from the series: City Whispers), 1982
    Photograph
    19.7 x 30 cm (27.5 x 35.3 cm)
    Lempertz · · Lot 654
    €1,134≈ $1,323≈ £994Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,200–1,500View at Lempertz ↗
  4. Ray Metzker, 73 FK-42 (from the series: Sand creatures), 1973, Gelatin silver print on Agfa paper
    73 FK-42 (from the series: Sand creatures), 1973
    Photograph · Paper
    12 x 16.2 cm (20 x 25.2 cm)
    Lempertz · · Lot 655
    €1,134≈ $1,323≈ £994Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,200–1,500View at Lempertz ↗
  5. Ray Metzker, Untitled (two works from the Sand Creatures series), 1968, gelatin silver print
    Untitled (two works from the Sand Creatures series), 1968
    Photograph
    6⅛ h x 9 w in (16 x 23 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 200
    $635≈ £485≈ €551Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  6. Ray Metzker, 80 CQ-32 (Spring Tingle) (from the Pictus Interruptus series), 1980, gelatin silver print
    80 CQ-32 (Spring Tingle) (from the Pictus Interruptus series), 1980
    Photograph
    8 h x 11½ w in (20 x 29 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 224
    $1,143≈ £864≈ €999Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  7. Ray Metzker, Untitled, gelatin silver print
    Untitled
    Photograph
    8⅞ h x 4⅛ w in (23 x 10 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 227
    $635≈ £480≈ €555Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  8. Ray Metzker, 80 FI-11 (from the Pictus Interruptus series), 1980, gelatin silver print
    80 FI-11 (from the Pictus Interruptus series), 1980
    Photograph
    8¼ h x 12 w in (21 x 30 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 229
    $1,143≈ £864≈ €999Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  9. Ray Metzker, Northern Liberties, Philadelphia, 2007, Gelatin silver print
    Northern Liberties, Philadelphia, 2007
    Photograph
    30.5 x 40.6 cm (40.3 x 50.3 cm)
    Lempertz · · Lot 757
    €2,772≈ $3,143≈ £2,332Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €2,000–2,500View at Lempertz ↗
  10. Ray Metzker, Untitled, 1964, gelatin silver print
    Untitled, 1964
    Photograph
    4½ h x 3¾ w in (11 x 10 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 171
    $1,397≈ £1,046≈ €1,228Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
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Lots by Ray Metzker that were offered at auction where the house did not publish whether they sold. Not counted in any statistics.

Ray Metzker photographs (58)

Ray Metzker: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Ray Metzker at auction?

$20,000Sign up free to see, for Leapin' zzz at Phillips (October 2020) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Ray Metzker?

The median sale price is $3.3kSign up free to see across 45 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Ray Metzker have sold at auction?

45 of 59 recorded lots sold between 2017 and 2026. 4 further lots were offered with no published result and are not counted.

Which auction houses sell Ray Metzker?

Phillips, Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) and Rago Auctions account for the most recorded results. Phillips · Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Rago Auctions

About Ray Metzker

Ray K. Metzker was an American photographer known chiefly for his stark, experimental Black and White cityscapes and for his large assemblages of printed film strips and single frames, known as Composites.

From Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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