William Claxton
American · 1927–2008 · Photographer
William James Claxton was an American photographer and author. (Wikipedia)
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Record prices
Miles Davis with Cigarette, Los AngelesPhillips · $6,875≈ £4,500≈ €6,109Sign up to see
Halima and Chet Baker, Redondo BeachPhillips · £4,000≈ $6,273≈ €5,634Sign up to see
John Coltrane at the Guggenheim, New York CityPhillips · $6,250≈ £4,091≈ €5,554Sign up to see
William Claxton’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).
Lots sold
15
of 18 offered · 2013–2026
Sell-through
83%
sold ÷ offered
Price trend
By medium
| Medium | Offered | Sold | Sell-through | Average | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & multiples | 1 | 1 | 100% | $281Sign up | $281Sign up | $281Sign up |
| Lithograph | 1 | 1 | 100% | $281Sign up | $281Sign up | $281Sign up |
| Photography | 17 | 14 | 82% | $2.9kSign up | $1.5kSign up | $6.9kSign up |
| Photograph | 17 | 14 | 82% | $2.9kSign up | $1.5kSign up | $6.9kSign up |
Medium classes are derived from the medium text as published by each house; “Other” includes lots whose medium wasn’t stated.