Helen Levitt

American, 1913–2009

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New York (elderly couple crossing street)
Chromogenic print.
17 x 25 1/2 in. (43.2 x 64.8 cm)
Dec 17, 2024Phillips
New York (elderly couple crossing street)
Chromogenic print.
17 x 25 1/2 in. (43.2 x 64.8 cm)
Dec 17, 2024
Phillips • New York
Photographs from the Martin Z. Margulies Foundation: Online Auction
Lot 56
New York (man consoling woman)
Chromogenic print.
18 x 12 1/8 in. (45.7 x 30.8 cm)
Dec 17, 2024Phillips
New York (man consoling woman)
Chromogenic print.
18 x 12 1/8 in. (45.7 x 30.8 cm)
Dec 17, 2024
Phillips • New York
Photographs from the Martin Z. Margulies Foundation: Online Auction
Lot 55
New York (man under car hood)
Chromogenic print.
11 7/8 x 17 7/8 in. (30.2 x 45.4 cm)
Dec 17, 2024Phillips
New York (man under car hood)
Chromogenic print.
11 7/8 x 17 7/8 in. (30.2 x 45.4 cm)
Dec 17, 2024
Phillips • New York
Photographs from the Martin Z. Margulies Foundation: Online Auction
Lot 1
Untitled (girl with graffiti)
Gelatin silver print.
5 3/8 x 6 3/4 in. (13.7 x 17.1 cm)
Oct 9, 2024Phillips
Untitled (girl with graffiti)
Gelatin silver print.
5 3/8 x 6 3/4 in. (13.7 x 17.1 cm)
Oct 9, 2024
Phillips • New York
Photographs from the Martin Z. Margulies Foundation Part II
Lot 99
Untitled (graffiti on box stand)
Gelatin silver print, probably printed later.
10 1/2 x 6 7/8 in. (26.7 x 17.5 cm)
Oct 9, 2024Phillips
Untitled (graffiti on box stand)
Gelatin silver print, probably printed later.
10 1/2 x 6 7/8 in. (26.7 x 17.5 cm)
Oct 9, 2024
Phillips • New York
Photographs from the Martin Z. Margulies Foundation Part II
Lot 98
Subway Portrait (two men with hats)
Gelatin silver print.
4 7/8 x 7 1/2 in. (12.4 x 19.1 cm)
Oct 9, 2024Phillips
Subway Portrait (two men with hats)
Gelatin silver print.
4 7/8 x 7 1/2 in. (12.4 x 19.1 cm)
Oct 9, 2024
Phillips • New York
Photographs from the Martin Z. Margulies Foundation Part II
Lot 93
Subway Portrait (man with hat)
Gelatin silver print.
5 x 8 in. (12.7 x 20.3 cm)
Oct 9, 2024Phillips
Subway Portrait (man with hat)
Gelatin silver print.
5 x 8 in. (12.7 x 20.3 cm)
Oct 9, 2024
Phillips • New York
Photographs from the Martin Z. Margulies Foundation Part II
Lot 92
Untitled (graffiti battleships)
Gelatin silver print.
4 1/4 x 6 1/4 in. (10.8 x 15.9 cm)
Oct 9, 2024Phillips
Untitled (graffiti battleships)
Gelatin silver print.
4 1/4 x 6 1/4 in. (10.8 x 15.9 cm)
Oct 9, 2024
Phillips • New York
Photographs from the Martin Z. Margulies Foundation Part II
Lot 91
Untitled (boy drawing)
Gelatin silver print.
6 3/8 x 4 in. (16.2 x 10.2 cm)
Oct 9, 2024Phillips
Untitled (boy drawing)
Gelatin silver print.
6 3/8 x 4 in. (16.2 x 10.2 cm)
Oct 9, 2024
Phillips • New York
Photographs from the Martin Z. Margulies Foundation Part II
Lot 87
New York (Garment District)
Dye transfer print, printed 1991.
10 7/8 x 15 7/8 in. (27.6 x 40.3 cm)
Oct 9, 2024Phillips
New York (Garment District)
Dye transfer print, printed 1991.
10 7/8 x 15 7/8 in. (27.6 x 40.3 cm)
Oct 9, 2024
Phillips • New York
Photographs from the Martin Z. Margulies Foundation Part II
Lot 86
N.Y. (two boys hugging), 1942
Gelatin silver print
23.3 x 15.9 cm
Sep 9, 2024Bonhams
N.Y. (two boys hugging), 1942
Gelatin silver print
23.3 x 15.9 cm
Sep 9, 2024
Bonhams
Prints & Photographs
Lot 150
N.Y. (boy looking under car), 1942
Gelatin silver print
18.2 x 23.5 cm
Sep 9, 2024Bonhams
N.Y. (boy looking under car), 1942
Gelatin silver print
18.2 x 23.5 cm
Sep 9, 2024
Bonhams
Prints & Photographs
Lot 151
N.Y. (children playing at hydrant), 1942
Gelatin silver print
26.6 x 18.2 cm
Sep 9, 2024Bonhams
N.Y. (children playing at hydrant), 1942
Gelatin silver print
26.6 x 18.2 cm
Sep 9, 2024
Bonhams
Prints & Photographs
Lot 152
New York, 1942
Gelatin silver print
15.9 x 22.2 cm
Jul 8, 2024Bonhams
New York, 1942
Gelatin silver print
15.9 x 22.2 cm
Jul 8, 2024
Bonhams
Photographs Now: The Collector's Edition
Lot 39
Untitled (fresh eggs), N.Y.C.
Oversized gelatin silver print, printed 2000.
39 1/2 x 29 5/8 in. (100.3 x 75.2 cm)
Apr 5, 2024Phillips
Untitled (fresh eggs), N.Y.C.
Oversized gelatin silver print, printed 2000.
39 1/2 x 29 5/8 in. (100.3 x 75.2 cm)
Apr 5, 2024
Phillips • New York
Photographs
Lot 393
N.Y.C.
Gelatin silver print.
5 1/2 x 7 in. (14 x 17.8 cm)
Apr 4, 2024Phillips
N.Y.C.
Gelatin silver print.
5 1/2 x 7 in. (14 x 17.8 cm)
Apr 4, 2024
Phillips • New York
Photographs from the Martin Z. Margulies Foundation
Lot 145
Untitled (grafitti on brick wall, 'Oh! He Said 'What a Beautiful Day. . .')
Gelatin silver print.
4 3/4 x 7 3/4 in. (12.1 x 19.7 cm)
Apr 4, 2024Phillips
Untitled (grafitti on brick wall, 'Oh! He Said 'What a Beautiful Day. . .')
Gelatin silver print.
4 3/4 x 7 3/4 in. (12.1 x 19.7 cm)
Apr 4, 2024
Phillips • New York
Photographs from the Martin Z. Margulies Foundation
Lot 144
N.Y.C. (four girls running)
Gelatin silver print.
7 x 9 1/2 in. (17.8 x 24.1 cm)
Apr 4, 2024Phillips
N.Y.C. (four girls running)
Gelatin silver print.
7 x 9 1/2 in. (17.8 x 24.1 cm)
Apr 4, 2024
Phillips • New York
Photographs from the Martin Z. Margulies Foundation
Lot 134
N.Y. (four girls against car)
Gelatin silver print.
8 1/4 x 5 1/2 in. (21 x 14 cm)
Apr 4, 2024Phillips
N.Y. (four girls against car)
Gelatin silver print.
8 1/4 x 5 1/2 in. (21 x 14 cm)
Apr 4, 2024
Phillips • New York
Photographs from the Martin Z. Margulies Foundation
Lot 133
N.Y.C. (kids fighting over door)
Gelatin silver print, printed later.
11 3/4 x 7 7/8 in. (29.8 x 20 cm)
Apr 4, 2024Phillips
N.Y.C. (kids fighting over door)
Gelatin silver print, printed later.
11 3/4 x 7 7/8 in. (29.8 x 20 cm)
Apr 4, 2024
Phillips • New York
Photographs from the Martin Z. Margulies Foundation
Lot 132
Subway Portrait (woman looking at man in hat)
Gelatin silver print.
6 7/8 x 9 3/8 in. (17.5 x 23.8 cm)
Apr 4, 2024Phillips
Subway Portrait (woman looking at man in hat)
Gelatin silver print.
6 7/8 x 9 3/8 in. (17.5 x 23.8 cm)
Apr 4, 2024
Phillips • New York
Photographs from the Martin Z. Margulies Foundation
Lot 102
Subway Portrait (woman sleeping on man's shoulder)
Gelatin silver print.
7 1/2 x 9 3/4 in. (19.1 x 24.8 cm)
Apr 4, 2024Phillips
Subway Portrait (woman sleeping on man's shoulder)
Gelatin silver print.
7 1/2 x 9 3/4 in. (19.1 x 24.8 cm)
Apr 4, 2024
Phillips • New York
Photographs from the Martin Z. Margulies Foundation
Lot 101
Subway Portrait (three women)
Gelatin silver print.
4 3/4 x 7 1/4 in. (12.1 x 18.4 cm)
Apr 4, 2024Phillips
Subway Portrait (three women)
Gelatin silver print.
4 3/4 x 7 1/4 in. (12.1 x 18.4 cm)
Apr 4, 2024
Phillips • New York
Photographs from the Martin Z. Margulies Foundation
Lot 100
N.Y.C. (graffiti of figures on metal door)
Gelatin silver print.
7 1/4 x 9 5/8 in. (18.4 x 24.4 cm)
Apr 4, 2024Phillips
N.Y.C. (graffiti of figures on metal door)
Gelatin silver print.
7 1/4 x 9 5/8 in. (18.4 x 24.4 cm)
Apr 4, 2024
Phillips • New York
Photographs from the Martin Z. Margulies Foundation
Lot 95
Untitled (graffiti surrounded by torn posters)
Gelatin silver print, printed later.
6 1/2 x 10 1/8 in. (16.5 x 25.7 cm)
Apr 4, 2024Phillips
Untitled (graffiti surrounded by torn posters)
Gelatin silver print, printed later.
6 1/2 x 10 1/8 in. (16.5 x 25.7 cm)
Apr 4, 2024
Phillips • New York
Photographs from the Martin Z. Margulies Foundation
Lot 94
N.Y.C. (masked children on stoop)
Gelatin silver print, printed later.
7 1/8 x 10 1/8 in. (18.1 x 25.7 cm) image 11 x 14 in. (27.9 x 35.6 cm) sheet
Apr 4, 2024Phillips
N.Y.C. (masked children on stoop)
Gelatin silver print, printed later.
7 1/8 x 10 1/8 in. (18.1 x 25.7 cm) image 11 x 14 in. (27.9 x 35.6 cm) sheet
Apr 4, 2024
Phillips • New York
Photographs from the Martin Z. Margulies Foundation
Lot 92
N. Y. (children with laundry cart)
Dye transfer print, printed 1996.
9 1/2 x 14 1/8 in. (24.1 x 35.9 cm)
Apr 4, 2024Phillips
N. Y. (children with laundry cart)
Dye transfer print, printed 1996.
9 1/2 x 14 1/8 in. (24.1 x 35.9 cm)
Apr 4, 2024
Phillips • New York
Photographs from the Martin Z. Margulies Foundation
Lot 91
New York, 1942
gelatin silver print
20.3 x 29.8 cm
Apr 3, 2024Christie's
New York, 1942
gelatin silver print
20.3 x 29.8 cm
Apr 3, 2024
Christie's
Photographs
Lot 43
New York, 1980
dye transfer print
41.2 x 36.1 cm
Apr 3, 2024Christie's
New York, 1980
dye transfer print
41.2 x 36.1 cm
Apr 3, 2024
Christie's
Photographs
Lot 78
New York, 1940
gelatin silver print
25.1 x 17.1 cm
Apr 1, 2024Sotheby's
New York, 1940
gelatin silver print
25.1 x 17.1 cm
Apr 1, 2024
Sotheby's
Photographs
Lot 146
'N. Y.' (Children Playing), 1938
gelatin silver print
20.3 x 14.6 cm
Oct 25, 2023Sotheby's
'N. Y.' (Children Playing), 1938
gelatin silver print
20.3 x 14.6 cm
Oct 25, 2023
Sotheby's
Pier 24 Photography from the Pilara Family Foundation
Lot 104
New York (children playing)
Gelatin silver print, printed later.
7 1/4 x 11 in. (18.4 x 27.9 cm)
Oct 11, 2023Phillips
New York (children playing)
Gelatin silver print, printed later.
7 1/4 x 11 in. (18.4 x 27.9 cm)
Oct 11, 2023
Phillips • New York
Photographs
Lot 57
New York (two boys sitting)
Gelatin silver print, printed later.
8 x 11 1/4 in. (20.3 x 28.6 cm)
Oct 11, 2023Phillips
New York (two boys sitting)
Gelatin silver print, printed later.
8 x 11 1/4 in. (20.3 x 28.6 cm)
Oct 11, 2023
Phillips • New York
Photographs
Lot 56
New York (two children dancing)
Gelatin silver print, printed later.
11 3/4 x 8 in. (29.8 x 20.3 cm)
Oct 11, 2023Phillips
New York (two children dancing)
Gelatin silver print, printed later.
11 3/4 x 8 in. (29.8 x 20.3 cm)
Oct 11, 2023
Phillips • New York
Photographs
Lot 52
N.Y. (masked children on stoop)
Gelatin silver print, printed later.
7 x 10 in. (17.8 x 25.4 cm)
Oct 11, 2023Phillips
N.Y. (masked children on stoop)
Gelatin silver print, printed later.
7 x 10 in. (17.8 x 25.4 cm)
Oct 11, 2023
Phillips • New York
Photographs
Lot 50
N.Y. (boys in moving truck), 1940, 1980
Silver print
18.7 x 27.9 cm
Oct 5, 2023Swann
N.Y. (boys in moving truck), 1940, 1980
Silver print
18.7 x 27.9 cm
Oct 5, 2023
Swann
Fine Photographs
Lot 108
N.Y. (man and boy in the window), 1940, 1980
Silver print
16.8 x 23.8 cm
Oct 5, 2023Swann
N.Y. (man and boy in the window), 1940, 1980
Silver print
16.8 x 23.8 cm
Oct 5, 2023
Swann
Fine Photographs
Lot 109
N.Y. (Man in front of a vitrine); N.Y. (Family porch); N.Y. (Children playing), 1950, 1970
3 silver prints
8.6 x 5.7 cm
Oct 5, 2023Swann
N.Y. (Man in front of a vitrine); N.Y. (Family porch); N.Y. (Children playing), 1950, 1970
3 silver prints
8.6 x 5.7 cm
Oct 5, 2023
Swann
Fine Photographs
Lot 117
N.Y. (children with laundry), 1972
Dye transfer print
24.4 x 36.2 cm
Oct 5, 2023Swann
N.Y. (children with laundry), 1972
Dye transfer print
24.4 x 36.2 cm
Oct 5, 2023
Swann
Fine Photographs
Lot 126
New York City (woman with cat and dog), 1940
gelatin silver print
19.0 x 15.8 cm
Aug 18, 2023Christie's
New York City (woman with cat and dog), 1940
gelatin silver print
19.0 x 15.8 cm
Aug 18, 2023
Christie's
Tales of the City: New York Prints and Photographs of the Early 20th Century
Lot 95
New York, circa 1939-1942
gelatin silver print
21.3 x 14 cm
May 2, 2023Sotheby's
New York, circa 1939-1942
gelatin silver print
21.3 x 14 cm
May 2, 2023
Sotheby's • New York
Pier 24 Photography from the Pilara Family Foundation Sold to Benefit Charitable Organizations Day Sale
Lot 170
'N. Y. C.' (Two Boys Smoking), 1939
gelatin silver print
18.4 x 14.9 cm
May 2, 2023Sotheby's
'N. Y. C.' (Two Boys Smoking), 1939
gelatin silver print
18.4 x 14.9 cm
May 2, 2023
Sotheby's • New York
Pier 24 Photography from the Pilara Family Foundation Sold to Benefit Charitable Organizations Day Sale
Lot 171
Selected Photographs of New York, circa 1938
2 gelatin silver prints, each mounted
31.1 x 22.2 cm
May 2, 2023Sotheby's
Selected Photographs of New York, circa 1938
2 gelatin silver prints, each mounted
31.1 x 22.2 cm
May 2, 2023
Sotheby's • New York
Pier 24 Photography from the Pilara Family Foundation Sold to Benefit Charitable Organizations Day Sale
Lot 174
New York City, 1940
gelatin silver print, mounted
19.1 x 15.2 cm
May 2, 2023Sotheby's
New York City, 1940
gelatin silver print, mounted
19.1 x 15.2 cm
May 2, 2023
Sotheby's • New York
Pier 24 Photography from the Pilara Family Foundation Sold to Benefit Charitable Organizations Day Sale
Lot 173
Untitled, New York (Children in Hydrant Spray), 1945
gelatin silver print
15.9 x 23.5 cm
May 2, 2023Sotheby's
Untitled, New York (Children in Hydrant Spray), 1945
gelatin silver print
15.9 x 23.5 cm
May 2, 2023
Sotheby's • New York
Pier 24 Photography from the Pilara Family Foundation Sold to Benefit Charitable Organizations Day Sale
Lot 169
New York, 1939
gelatin silver print, mounted
18.4 x 20.3 cm
May 2, 2023Sotheby's
New York, 1939
gelatin silver print, mounted
18.4 x 20.3 cm
May 2, 2023
Sotheby's • New York
Pier 24 Photography from the Pilara Family Foundation Sold to Benefit Charitable Organizations Day Sale
Lot 175
New York City, circa 1955
gelatin silver print
15.9 x 23.5 cm
May 1, 2023Sotheby's
New York City, circa 1955
gelatin silver print
15.9 x 23.5 cm
May 1, 2023
Sotheby's • New York
Pier 24 Photography from the Pilara Family Foundation Sold to Benefit Charitable Organizations Evening Sale
Lot 27
New York, 1940, 1975
gelatin silver print
18.4 x 26.9 cm
Apr 13, 2023Christie's
New York, 1940, 1975
gelatin silver print
18.4 x 26.9 cm
Apr 13, 2023
Christie's
Photographs
Lot 24
Untitled (Graffiti, New York)
Gelatin silver print.
21.3 x 13.9 cm (8 3/8 x 5 1/2 in.)
Nov 22, 2022Phillips
Untitled (Graffiti, New York)
Gelatin silver print.
21.3 x 13.9 cm (8 3/8 x 5 1/2 in.)
Nov 22, 2022
Phillips • London
Photographs
Lot 13
N.Y.C. (children with broken mirror)
Gelatin silver print, printed later.
12 7/8 x 8 5/8 in. (32.7 x 21.9 cm)
Oct 12, 2022Phillips
N.Y.C. (children with broken mirror)
Gelatin silver print, printed later.
12 7/8 x 8 5/8 in. (32.7 x 21.9 cm)
Oct 12, 2022
Phillips • New York
Photographs
Lot 88