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Robert Frank Photographs: Auction Prices

1924–2019

ArtSell has recorded 170 auction results for Robert Frank photographs between 2013 and 2026, and 104 of them sold (61%). Half of the priced sales fell between $14.8kSign up free to see and $75kSign up free to see, with a median of $28.9kSign up free to see. The highest recorded price is $403kSign up free to see for Trolley – New Orleans at Phillips in April 2021. Most results come from Phillips (148), Bonhams (8) and Lempertz (5).

$403,200≈ £293,045≈ €339,594Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumTrolley – New OrleansPhillips170auction results2013–2026years recorded61%sold$28.9kSign up free to seemedian price

Robert Frank photographs: key figures

Auction results
170
Sold rate
61%
Active at auction
2013–2026
Median price
$28.9kSign up free to see
Record price
$403kSign up free to see Trolley – New Orleans, Phillips, Apr 2021

Top auction houses: Phillips (148), Bonhams (8), Lempertz (5)

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  1. Parade, Hoboken, New Jersey by Robert Frank, 1955, Gelatin silver print, probably printed 1960s, sold Oct 2019
    Parade, Hoboken, New Jersey, 1955
    Photograph
    6 1/8 x 9 3/8 in. (15.6 x 23.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 54
    $162,500≈ £132,642≈ €149,110Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $70,000–90,000View at Phillips ↗
  2. Paris by Robert Frank, circa 1950, Gelatin silver print, printed early 1980s, offered Oct 2019
    Paris, circa 1950
    Photograph
    16 1/2 x 10 3/4 in. (41.9 x 27.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 42
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  3. US 285, New Mexico by Robert Frank, 1956, Gelatin silver print, probably printed in the 1960s, sold Apr 2019
    US 285, New Mexico, 1956
    Photograph
    13 1/8 x 8 3/4 in. (33.3 x 22.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 141
    $187,500≈ £142,759≈ €167,127Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $25,000–35,000View at Phillips ↗
  4. Hoover Dam by Robert Frank, 1955, Gelatin silver print, printed later, offered Apr 2019
    Hoover Dam, 1955
    Photograph
    17 3/4 x 12 in. (45.1 x 30.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 140
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  5. Political Rally, Chicago by Robert Frank, 1956, Gelatin silver print, printed later, sold Apr 2019
    Political Rally, Chicago, 1956
    Photograph
    22 x 14 in. (55.9 x 35.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 139
    $137,500≈ £104,690≈ €122,560Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $70,000–90,000View at Phillips ↗
  6. London by Robert Frank, c. 1951, Gelatin silver print, printed before, offered Nov 2018
    London, c. 1951
    Photograph
    21.3 x 30.8 cm (27.8 x 35.4 cm)
    Lempertz · · Lot 113
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €6,000–8,000View at Lempertz ↗
  7. Belle Isle, Detroit by Robert Frank, 1956, Gelatin silver print, printed later, sold Nov 2018
    Belle Isle, Detroit, 1956
    Photograph
    19.5 x 29.3 cm (7 5/8 x 11 1/2 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 95
    £11,875≈ $15,344≈ €13,468Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  8. Paris by Robert Frank, 1949, Gelatin silver print, flush-mounted, sold Nov 2018
    Paris, 1949
    Photograph
    17.5 x 32.3 cm (6 7/8 x 12 3/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 94
    £10,000≈ $12,921≈ €11,341Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  9. San Francisco by Robert Frank, Um 1956, Vintage. Silbergelatineabzug, sold Oct 2018
    San Francisco, Um 1956
    Photograph
    21,5 × 32,8 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 2025
    €12,500≈ $14,181≈ £11,085Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €15,000–20,000View at Grisebach ↗
  10. U.S. 285, New Mexico by Robert Frank, 1955-1956, Gelatin silver print, printed later, sold Oct 2018
    U.S. 285, New Mexico, 1955-1956
    Photograph
    13 1/2 x 9 3/8 in. (34.3 x 23.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 38
    $100,000≈ £77,012≈ €86,941Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $50,000–70,000View at Phillips ↗
  11. Mary and Pablo, N.Y.C. by Robert Frank, 1951, Gelatin silver print, offered Oct 2018
    Mary and Pablo, N.Y.C., 1951
    Photograph
    9 1/4 x 13 3/4 in. (23.5 x 34.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 14
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $30,000–50,000View at Phillips ↗
  12. New Mexico by Robert Frank, 1956, Gelatin silver print, offered Oct 2018
    New Mexico, 1956
    Photograph
    8 3/8 x 13 in. (21.3 x 33 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 190
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $40,000–60,000View at Phillips ↗
  13. Washington D.C. by Robert Frank, 1957, Gelatin silver print, probably printed in the 1950s, sold Oct 2018
    Washington D.C., 1957
    Photograph
    8 1/4 x 12 3/4 in. (21 x 32.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 167
    $15,000≈ £11,552≈ €13,041Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–25,000View at Phillips ↗
  14. London by Robert Frank, 1951, Gelatin silver print, probably printed in the 1950s, sold Oct 2018
    London, 1951
    Photograph
    8 1/4 x 12 1/2 in. (21 x 31.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 105
    $27,500≈ £21,178≈ €23,909Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–50,000View at Phillips ↗
  15. Paris by Robert Frank, 1949, Gelatin silver print, flush-mounted, probably printed in the 1950s, offered Oct 2018
    Paris, 1949
    Photograph
    11 3/4 x 7 1/2 in. (29.8 x 19.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 104
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  16. Luncheonette—Butte, Montana by Robert Frank, 1956, Gelatin silver print, printed no later than 1969, sold Apr 2018
    Luncheonette—Butte, Montana, 1956
    Photograph
    12 5/8 x 18 3/4 in. (32.1 x 47.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 20
    $56,250≈ £39,815≈ €45,717Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $40,000–60,000View at Phillips ↗
  17. Hoboken (City Fathers) by Robert Frank, 1955, Gelatin silver print, printed circa 1980, sold Apr 2018
    Hoboken (City Fathers), 1955
    Photograph
    8 1/2 x 12 3/4 in. (21.6 x 32.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 9
    $60,000≈ £42,469≈ €48,765Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $50,000–70,000View at Phillips ↗
  18. From the Bus by Robert Frank, 1958, Gelatin silver print, printed 1980s, sold Apr 2018
    From the Bus, 1958
    Photograph
    12 3/4 x 8 1/2 in. (32.4 x 21.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 6
    $35,000≈ £24,773≈ €28,446Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–25,000View at Phillips ↗
  19. Elevator - Miami Beach (from the series: The Americans) by Robert Frank, 1955, Gelatin silver print, printed before, sold Dec 2017
    Elevator - Miami Beach (from the series: The Americans), 1955
    Photograph
    22.9 x 33.3 cm (27.7 x 35.5 cm)
    Lempertz · · Lot 80
    €34,720≈ $41,265≈ £30,594Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €30,000–40,000View at Lempertz ↗
  20. US 285, New Mexico by Robert Frank, 1956, Gelatin silver print, printed circa 1986, offered Oct 2017
    US 285, New Mexico, 1956
    Photograph
    8 3/4 x 6 1/8 in. (22.2 x 15.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 270
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $70,000–90,000View at Phillips ↗
  21. Chicago-Political Rally by Robert Frank, 1956, Gelatin silver print, printed circa 1986, offered Oct 2017
    Chicago-Political Rally, 1956
    Photograph
    9 x 6 in. (22.9 x 15.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 269
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $70,000–90,000View at Phillips ↗
  22. Trolley, New Orleans by Robert Frank, 1955, Gelatin silver print, printed circa 1986, offered Oct 2017
    Trolley, New Orleans, 1955
    Photograph
    6 x 9 1/4 in. (15.2 x 23.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 268
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $120,000–180,000View at Phillips ↗
  23. Chicago by Robert Frank, 1959, Gelatin silver print, printed later, offered Oct 2017
    Chicago, 1959
    Photograph
    15 1/4 x 22 7/8 in. (38.7 x 58.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 259
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $50,000–70,000View at Phillips ↗
  24. New York City by Robert Frank, 1959, Gelatin silver print, sold Oct 2017
    New York City, 1959
    Photograph
    9 1/8 x 13 1/2 in. (23.2 x 34.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 258
    $17,500≈ £13,222≈ €14,890Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
  25. Chicago by Robert Frank, 1956, Gelatin silver print, printed circa 1977, offered Oct 2017
    Chicago, 1956
    Photograph
    14 1/8 x 9 3/4 in. (35.9 x 24.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 34
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $25,000–35,000View at Phillips ↗
  26. Paris by Robert Frank, 1949, Gelatin silver print, printed 1970s, sold Oct 2017
    Paris, 1949
    Photograph
    11 1/2 x 17 3/4 in. (29.2 x 45.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 6
    $22,500≈ £16,999≈ €19,144Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–50,000View at Phillips ↗
  27. Charleston, South Carolina by Robert Frank, 1955, Gelatin silver print, printed 1979, sold May 2017
    Charleston, South Carolina, 1955
    Photograph
    21.3 x 32.4 cm (8 3/8 x 12 3/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 60
    £47,500≈ $61,926≈ €55,644Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £50,000–70,000View at Phillips ↗
  28. New York City by Robert Frank, 1960, Gelatin silver print, sold Apr 2017
    New York City, 1960
    Photograph
    8 7/8 x 13 1/2 in. (22.5 x 34.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 171
    $10,000≈ £8,039≈ €9,389Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  29. Times Square by Robert Frank, 1948, Gelatin silver print, sold Apr 2017
    Times Square, 1948
    Photograph
    13 1/2 x 7 in. (34.3 x 17.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 157
    $30,000≈ £24,118≈ €28,166Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–50,000View at Phillips ↗
  30. Andrea on Third Ave by Robert Frank, circa 1955, Gelatin silver print, offered Apr 2017
    Andrea on Third Ave, circa 1955
    Photograph
    8 x 12 in. (20.3 x 30.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 155
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  31. Coney Island, 4th July by Robert Frank, 1958, Gelatin silver print, offered Apr 2017
    Coney Island, 4th July, 1958
    Photograph
    13 x 8 5/8 in. (33 x 21.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 253
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $25,000–35,000View at Phillips ↗
  32. Rodeo - New York City by Robert Frank, 1954, Gelatin silver print, printed no later than 1957, sold Apr 2017
    Rodeo - New York City, 1954
    Photograph
    12 1/8 x 7 3/4 in. (30.8 x 19.7 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 234
    $87,500≈ £70,343≈ €82,152Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $70,000–90,000View at Phillips ↗
  33. New York City Candy Store, 86th Street by Robert Frank, 1955, Gelatin silver print, sold Apr 2017
    New York City Candy Store, 86th Street, 1955
    Photograph
    8 1/8 x 12 in. (20.6 x 30.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 42
    $75,000≈ £59,981≈ €70,350Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–50,000View at Phillips ↗
  34. City Fathers, Hoboken, New Jersey by Robert Frank, 1955-1956, Gelatin silver print, printed 1960s or before, sold Oct 2016
    City Fathers, Hoboken, New Jersey, 1955-1956
    Photograph
    10 7/8 x 14 7/8 in. (27.6 x 37.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 5
    $212,500≈ £167,099≈ €189,546Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $200,000–300,000View at Phillips ↗
  35. Inauguration Day (Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C.) by Robert Frank, 1957, Gelatin silver print, printed 1960's, sold Apr 2016
    Inauguration Day (Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C.), 1957
    Photograph
    8 7/8 x 13 in. (22.5 x 33 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 221
    $37,500≈ £26,275≈ €32,953Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–50,000View at Phillips ↗
  36. Pablo, March by Robert Frank, 1979, Gelatin silver print, sold Apr 2016
    Pablo, March, 1979
    Photograph
    13 3/8 x 10 1/8 in. (34 x 25.7 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 216
    $10,625≈ £7,445≈ €9,337Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  37. Mary + Pablo, Paris by Robert Frank, 1950, Gelatin silver print, printed later, offered Apr 2016
    Mary + Pablo, Paris, 1950
    Photograph
    8 3/4 x 13 3/8 in. (22.2 x 34 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 215
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
  38. Mabou Window by Robert Frank, 1977, Gelatin silver print, offered Apr 2016
    Mabou Window, 1977
    Photograph
    13 x 9 5/8 in. (33 x 24.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 214
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $7,000–9,000View at Phillips ↗
  39. New York, Pablo's Bottle - Monica's Car by Robert Frank, 1973, Gelatin silver print, offered Apr 2016
    New York, Pablo's Bottle - Monica's Car, 1973
    Photograph
    18 3/4 x 15 in. (47.6 x 38.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 213
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $25,000–35,000View at Phillips ↗
  40. From the Funeral, Frogmore, South Carolina by Robert Frank, 1955, Gelatin silver print, printed later, sold Apr 2016
    From the Funeral, Frogmore, South Carolina, 1955
    Photograph
    7 3/4 x 5 3/8 in. (19.7 x 13.7 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 208
    $23,750≈ £16,641≈ €20,870Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  41. Elizabethtown, North Carolina by Robert Frank, 1955, Gelatin silver print, printed later, offered Apr 2016
    Elizabethtown, North Carolina, 1955
    Photograph
    13 x 8 1/2 in. (33 x 21.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 206
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  42. Peru by Robert Frank, 1948, Gelatin silver print, printed 1970s, offered Nov 2015
    Peru, 1948
    Photograph
    22.8 x 34.5 cm (8 7/8 x 13 5/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 66
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £6,000–8,000View at Phillips ↗
  43. London by Robert Frank, 1951, Gelatin silver print, printed no later than 1973, sold Oct 2015
    London, 1951
    Photograph
    8 7/8 x 13 1/2 in. (22.5 x 34.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 10
    $52,500≈ £34,363≈ €46,650Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $40,000–60,000View at Phillips ↗
  44. Trolley, New Orleans by Robert Frank, 1955, Gelatin silver print, printed 1980s, sold Oct 2015
    Trolley, New Orleans, 1955
    Photograph
    5 7/8 x 9 1/4 in. (14.9 x 23.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 209
    $149,000≈ £97,526≈ €132,397Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $120,000–180,000View at Phillips ↗
  45. Savannah, Georgia by Robert Frank, 1955, Gelatin silver print, printed 1977, offered Oct 2015
    Savannah, Georgia, 1955
    Photograph
    27.6 x 18.1 cm (10 7/8 x 7 1/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 205
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  46. Metropolitan Life Insurance Building - New York City by Robert Frank, 1955, Gelatin silver print, probably printed circa 1960, sold Oct 2015
    Metropolitan Life Insurance Building - New York City, 1955
    Photograph
    12 5/8 x 8 3/8 in. (32.1 x 21.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 136
    $27,500≈ £18,000≈ €24,436Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $25,000–35,000View at Phillips ↗
  47. Paris by Robert Frank, 1949, Gelatin silver print, printed later, offered Apr 2015
    Paris, 1949
    Photograph
    8 5/8 x 13 1/4 in. (21.9 x 33.7 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 180
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
  48. New York (Cadillac) by Robert Frank, 1961, Gelatin silver print, printed later, offered Apr 2015
    New York (Cadillac), 1961
    Photograph
    12 1/2 x 8 in. (31.8 x 20.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 179
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $7,000–9,000View at Phillips ↗
  49. Sick of Goodby's by Robert Frank, 1978, Gelatin silver print, sold Nov 2014
    Sick of Goodby's, 1978
    Photograph
    48.2 x 32.2 cm (50.5 x 41.8 cm)
    Lempertz · · Lot 116
    €28,520≈ $35,602≈ £22,682Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €8,000–10,000View at Lempertz ↗
  50. Savannah, Georgia by Robert Frank, 1955, Gelatin silver print, printed 1977, offered Nov 2014
    Savannah, Georgia, 1955
    Photograph
    27.6 x 18.1 cm (10 7/8 x 7 1/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 51
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £9,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗

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