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Ray Metzker Photographs: Auction Prices

American · 1931–2014

ArtSell has recorded 58 auction results for Ray Metzker photographs between 2017 and 2026, of which 44 sold (76% sell-through). Prices realised range from $408 to $20,000, with a median of $3,223 across 44 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). A further 4 lots offered at auction whose result the house did not publish are listed but not counted. The highest recorded price is $20,000 for “Leapin' zzz” at Phillips in 2020.

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  1. 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 ↗
  2. 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 ↗
  3. Ray Metzker, Couplets: Atlantic City/New York City, 1969/1968, (69 DX/ 68 HB) Gelatin Silver Print
    Couplets: Atlantic City/New York City, 1969/1968
    Photograph · ed. 1/25
    6" h x 8.75" w
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 14
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $2,000–3,000View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  4. Ray Metzker, Boy in Antique Shop or Boy with Blanket, (60-IW-11) Gelatin Silver Print
    Boy in Antique Shop or Boy with Blanket
    Photograph · ed. 2/20
    6" h x 8.75" w
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 13
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $2,000–3,000View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  5. Ray Metzker, Frederick County, Maryland (from the Earthly Delights series), 1987, gelatin silver print
    Frederick County, Maryland (from the Earthly Delights series), 1987
    Photograph · ed. 6/25
    20 x 16 in
    Concept Art Gallery · · Lot 225
    Result not publishedEst. $800–1,400View at Concept Art Gallery ↗
  6. Ray Metzker, Frederick County, Maryland (from the Earthly Delights series), 1987, gelatin silver print
    Frederick County, Maryland (from the Earthly Delights series), 1987
    Photograph
    20 x 16 in
    Concept Art Gallery · · Lot 224
    Result not publishedEst. $800–1,400View at Concept Art Gallery ↗
  7. Ray Metzker, Frederick County, Maryland (from the Earthly Delights series), 1987, gelatin silver print
    Frederick County, Maryland (from the Earthly Delights series), 1987
    Photograph
    20 x 16 in
    Concept Art Gallery · · Lot 223
    Result not publishedEst. $800–1,400View at Concept Art Gallery ↗
  8. 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 ↗
  9. 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 ↗
  10. 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 ↗
  11. 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) ↗
  12. 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) ↗
  13. 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) ↗
  14. Ray Metzker, Untitled (Door Country Series), 1992, gelatin silver print
    Untitled (Door Country Series), 1992
    Photograph · ed. 39/110
    22 x 21.5 in
    Concept Art Gallery · · Lot 164
    Result not publishedEst. $500–800View at Concept Art Gallery ↗
  15. 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 ↗
  16. Ray Metzker, Untitled, 1971, gelatin silver print
    Untitled, 1971
    Photograph
    7½ h x 11 w in (19 x 28 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 173
    $1,651≈ £1,237≈ €1,452Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  17. Ray Metzker, Untitled, 1965, gelatin silver print
    Untitled, 1965
    Photograph
    8¾ h x 4⅞ w in (22 x 12 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 172
    $1,397≈ £1,046≈ €1,228Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  18. 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 ↗
  19. Ray Metzker, Philadelphia (64 CT-17 SG-3), 1964, Gelatin silver print, printed 1989
    Philadelphia (64 CT-17 SG-3), 1964
    Photograph · ed. 17/25
    8 7/8 x 5 3/4 in. (22.5 x 14.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 40
    $12,065≈ £9,320≈ €11,168Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  20. Ray Metzker, Philadelphia (64 T #29 SG2), 1964, Gelatin silver print, printed 1985
    Philadelphia (64 T #29 SG2), 1964
    Photograph · ed. 10/20
    8 3/4 x 5 7/8 in. (22.2 x 14.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 39
    $6,350≈ £4,905≈ €5,878Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–9,000View at Phillips ↗
  21. Ray Metzker, Auto Wacky, 2009, Gelatin silver print
    Auto Wacky, 2009
    Photograph · ed. 3/4
    15 3/4" x 11 1/2"
    Circle Auction · · Lot 114
    $850≈ £657≈ €781HammerSign up free to seeEst. $500–1,000View at Circle Auction ↗
  22. Ray Metzker, Frederick County, Maryland (from the Earthly Delights series), 1987, gelatin silver print
    Frederick County, Maryland (from the Earthly Delights series), 1987
    Photograph
    13½ h x 13½ w in (34 x 34 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 163
    $1,320≈ £1,035≈ €1,250Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  23. Ray Metzker, Bernheim Arboretum, Kentucky (from the Bernheim Forest series), 1989, gelatin silver print
    Bernheim Arboretum, Kentucky (from the Bernheim Forest series), 1989
    Photograph
    13½ h x 13½ w in (34 x 34 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 161
    $1,016≈ £797≈ €962Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  24. Ray Metzker, Philadelphia (81 PA-37 GL-4) from City Whispers, 1981, Gelatin silver print, printed 1984
    Philadelphia (81 PA-37 GL-4) from City Whispers, 1981
    Photograph · ed. 3/22
    7 7/8 x 12 in. (20 x 30.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 11
    $3,302≈ £2,590≈ €3,137Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  25. Ray Metzker, Chicago (82 JN-6) from City Whispers, 1982, Gelatin silver print, printed later
    Chicago (82 JN-6) from City Whispers, 1982
    Photograph · ed. 7/30
    7 3/4 x 11 7/8 in. (19.7 x 30.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 28
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  26. Ray Metzker, Chicago (59 AF-1 S6-2), 1959, Gelatin silver print, printed later
    Chicago (59 AF-1 S6-2), 1959
    Photograph · ed. 17/25
    10 1/8 x 10 in. (25.7 x 25.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 26
    $3,302≈ £2,524≈ €3,014Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  27. Ray Metzker, 87 BX-11, 1987-88, vintage gelatin silver print
    87 BX-11, 1987-88
    Photograph
    13½ h x 13½ w in (34 x 34 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 362
    $819≈ £639≈ €757Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  28. Ray Metzker, Philadelphia 63 BT-8, 1963, Gelatin silver print, printed 1984
    Philadelphia 63 BT-8, 1963
    Photograph · ed. 7/25
    5 7/8 x 8 3/4 in. (14.9 x 22.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 414
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  29. Ray Metzker, Chicago (Reading in the Train Window) (59 CC-38), 1959, Gelatin silver print
    Chicago (Reading in the Train Window) (59 CC-38), 1959
    Photograph · ed. 2/5
    5 5/8 x 8 3/8 in. (14.3 x 21.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 13
    $5,080≈ £4,016≈ €4,681Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  30. Ray Metzker, Philadelphia (63 Gt-10), 1963, Gelatin silver print, printed later
    Philadelphia (63 Gt-10), 1963
    Photograph · ed. 1/5
    5 5/8 x 8 3/4 in. (14.3 x 22.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 12
    $3,810≈ £3,012≈ €3,511Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  31. Philadelphia, 2009
    Photograph · ed. 1/10
    11-3/4 x 16 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 118
    $650≈ £535≈ €614HammerSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  32. Couplets
    Photograph · ed. 4/15
    8 x 10 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 117
    $650≈ £535≈ €614HammerSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  33. Ray Metzker, Atlantic City, 1966, Gelatin silver print, printed 1982
    Atlantic City, 1966
    Photograph · ed. 3/25
    22.7 x 22.1 cm (8 7/8 x 8 3/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 105
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  34. Ray Metzker, Pictus Interruptus: Mykonos, Greece, 1979, Gelatin silver print
    Pictus Interruptus: Mykonos, Greece, 1979
    Photograph
    11 7/8 x 16 3/8 in. (30.2 x 41.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 250
    $6,350≈ £5,087≈ €5,825Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  35. Ray Metzker, City Whispers, Philadelphia, 1981, Gelatin silver print
    City Whispers, Philadelphia, 1981
    Photograph
    5 3/8 x 7 5/8in (13.6 x 19.3cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 136
    $408≈ £337≈ €383Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–1,700View at Bonhams ↗
  36. Ray Metzker, Double Frame: Atlantic City, 1969, Gelatin silver print
    Double Frame: Atlantic City, 1969
    Photograph
    8 1/2 x 5 1/2 in. (21.6 x 14 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 32
    $1,386≈ £1,124≈ €1,274Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  37. Philadelphia Street Scene
    Photograph · ed. 4/10
    20 x 16 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 146
    $500≈ £444≈ €513HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–2,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  38. Reading Terminal Market
    Photograph · ed. 5/10
    8 x 10 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 145
    $2,000≈ £1,777≈ €2,054HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–2,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  39. Ray Metzker, The Loop: Chicago (58 DX-25), 1958, Gelatin silver print, printed later
    The Loop: Chicago (58 DX-25), 1958
    Photograph · ed. 2/20
    5 3/4 x 8 1/4 in. (14.6 x 21 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 90
    $3,528≈ £3,193≈ €3,635Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  40. Ray Metzker, Chicago (58N-20), 1958, Gelatin silver print, printed later
    Chicago (58N-20), 1958
    Photograph · ed. 1/2
    6 x 8 3/8 in. (15.2 x 21.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 89
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  41. Ray Metzker, Selected Images from Pictus Interruptus, 1976-1980, Four gelatin silver prints
    Selected Images from Pictus Interruptus, 1976-1980
    Photograph
    Each approximately 12 x 17 in. (30.5 x 43.2 cm) or the reverse
    Phillips · · Lot 60
    $7,560≈ £6,842≈ €7,789Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  42. Ray Metzker, My Philadelphia! (01-AG-42), 2001, Gelatin silver print
    My Philadelphia! (01-AG-42), 2001
    Photograph · ed. 3/10
    11 3/8 x 16 1/8 in. (28.9 x 41 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 139
    $7,560≈ £5,777≈ €6,921Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  43. Ray Metzker, Couplets: New York City, 1968, gelatin silver print
    Couplets: New York City, 1968
    Photograph
    7⅞ h x 9⅞ w in (20 x 25 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 342
    $2,340≈ £1,751≈ €2,064Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  44. Ray Metzker, In Situ, 1964, Unique composite of fifteen gelatin silver prints, assembled 2006, each flush-mounted and mounted together to board
    In Situ, 1964
    Photograph · Board
    8 1/4 x 8 7/8 in. (21 x 22.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 138
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $15,000–25,000View at Phillips ↗
  45. Ray Metzker, Chicago, 1958, Early gelatin silver print
    Chicago, 1958
    Photograph
    21.3 x 14.5 cm (25.2 x 20.3 cm)
    Lempertz · · Lot 690
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €4,000–5,000View at Lempertz ↗
  46. Ray Metzker, Untitled Photogram #65 and #66, 1993, Two unique gelatin silver prints
    Untitled Photogram #65 and #66, 1993
    Photograph
    Each approximately 5 x 4 in. (12.7 x 10.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 177
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  47. Ray Metzker, Whimsy A-24, 1974, Composite of four gelatin silver prints, flush-mounted together, the whole on a secondary mount
    Whimsy A-24, 1974
    Photograph · ed. 2/15
    Each 2 1/8 x 2 1/8 in. (5.4 x 5.4 cm) Composite 4 1/4 x 4 1/4 in. (10.8 x 10.8 cm) Overall 10 x 10 in. (25.4 x 25.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 176
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $7,000–9,000View at Phillips ↗
  48. Ray Metzker, Blind Man's Bluff, 1966, Composite of six gelatin silver prints, printed and assembled 1990, mounted together on board
    Blind Man's Bluff, 1966
    Photograph · Board · ed. 3/10
    Each 1 5/8 x 8 5/8 in. (4.1 x 21.9 cm) Composite 10 x 8 5/8 in. (25.4 x 21.9 cm) Overall 19 3/4 x 17 3/4 in. (50.2 x 45.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 12
    $18,900≈ £13,736≈ €15,918Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $16,000–22,000View at Phillips ↗
  49. Ray Metzker, Untitled from My Camera and I in the Loop, 1958, Gelatin silver print
    Untitled from My Camera and I in the Loop, 1958
    Photograph
    7 1/2 x 7 1/2 in. (19.1 x 19.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 11
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  50. Ray Metzker, 68 FU-44 (Sand Creatures), 1968, Gelatin silver print
    68 FU-44 (Sand Creatures), 1968
    Photograph · ed. 5/20
    5 7/8 x 4 1/4 in. (14.9 x 10.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 6
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗

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