# Raymond Frederick Harryhausen - Auction Profile

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Updated: 2026-05-01T11:17:28.610Z

## Summary
- Lots tracked: 17
- Lots with prices: 13
- First auction date: 2018-07-18
- Latest auction date: 2024-11-23
- Median realised price: $65
- Price range: $12 to $1,400

## Market Takeaway
Raymond Frederick Harryhausen has 17 tracked lots. Median realized sale is around $65. Category concentration is still broad. Recent 12-month volume is still light. These metrics reflect recorded public auction results and may not include private transactions or every premium outlier sale.

## How To Read This Data
- Use median \($65\) as a typical result and the typical low/high band \($35 to $180\) as the middle 50% of recorded sales.
- Auction prices can include buyer premiums or fees depending on house reporting, so compare on a like\-for\-like basis.
- Condition, provenance, size, and attribution confidence can move final value materially versus median comps.

## Price Bands
- Under $1,000: 76.9% (10 sales)
- $1,000 to $10,000: 23.1% (3 sales)
- $10,000\+: 0% (0 sales)

## Recent Trend & Velocity
- Last 12 months sales: 0
- Previous 12 months sales: 2
- Recent 12 months median: $0
- Previous 12 months median: $120
- Median shift: 0%
- Latest sale date: 2024-11-23
- Days since latest sale: 524
- Market velocity: inactive

## Top Auction Houses
- Ewbank's: 9 lots
- Chaucer Auctions: 3 lots
- Abell Auction: 1 lots
- Bonhams: 1 lots
- ISAYSOLD Auction Services: 1 lots
- Keystone Auctions LLC: 1 lots
- Premier Auction Galleries: 1 lots

## Top Categories
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## Recent Sold Lots
1. 2024-11-23 | Ray Harryhausen autographed photo | Premier Auction Galleries | $120
2. 2024-10-05 | Raymond Frederick Harryhausen \(1920\-2013\): Ymir | Abell Auction | $1,400
3. 2021-12-17 | Ray Harryhausen signed DVD insert of The Golden Voyage of Sinbad. Disc included. Good condition. All | Chaucer Auctions | £14
4. 2020-09-09 | Ray Harryhausen signed autograph album page to James. Good Condition. All autographed items are | Chaucer Auctions | N/A
5. 2019-11-25 | RAY HARRYHAUSEN SIGNED BLACK & WHITE PUBLCITY PHOTO | ISAYSOLD Auction Services | $34
6. 2019-05-04 | Ray Harryhausen Signed Book | Keystone Auctions LLC | $45
7. 2018-12-13 | Ray Harryhausen \- The Golden Voyage of Sinbad photo montage, Brighton Film Theatre appearance photo montage and poster showing Ray Harryhausen holding models for Golden Voyage, all rolled \(4\)Provenance: Given to Tony Dalton while he worked for Columbia Pictures.Background \- Tony Dalton was a close friend of Ray Harryhausen for over 40 years and was Curator of the Ray & Diana Harryhausen Foundation which held most of Ray’s photographic and animation collection, including models. Tony has compiled and written five books on Ray \- An Animated Life \(2003\), The Art of Ray Harryhausen \(2005\), A Century of Model Animation \(2008\), Ray Harryhausen: A Life in Pictures \(2010\) and Fantasy Scrapbook \(2011\). He is without doubt the leading expert on Harryhausen and has also given many lectures on the subject. All the items for sale were given to Tony as gifts beginning in 1977 and ending in 2003. All of the items have unrivalled provenance and are auctioned with a signed letter from Tony Dalton for each individual lot. Please refer to Tony Dalton's website for further information \- tonydalton.film. | Ewbank's | N/A
8. 2018-12-13 | Ray Harryhausen \- Special Effects Titan, Promotional posters both signed by Ray Harryhausen, stamped with foundation logo, rolled, 16 x 24 inches.Provenance: Tony Dalton produced this movie and was given two out of four produced.Background \- Tony Dalton was a close friend of Ray Harryhausen for over 40 years and was Curator of the Ray & Diana Harryhausen Foundation which held most of Ray’s photographic and animation collection, including models. Tony has compiled and written five books on Ray \- An Animated Life \(2003\), The Art of Ray Harryhausen \(2005\), A Century of Model Animation \(2008\), Ray Harryhausen: A Life in Pictures \(2010\) and Fantasy Scrapbook \(2011\). He is without doubt the leading expert on Harryhausen and has also given many lectures on the subject. All the items for sale were given to Tony as gifts beginning in 1977 and ending in 2003. All of the items have unrivalled provenance and are auctioned with a signed letter from Tony Dalton for each individual lot. Please refer to Tony Dalton's website for further information \- tonydalton.film. | Ewbank's | N/A
9. 2018-12-13 | Ray Harryhausen \- The Children of The Hydra, Alpha Skeleton silvered bronze sculpture made by Raven Armoury for the 50th Anniversary of Jason and The Argonauts, individually boxed with eight brochures from Raven Armoury advertising the bronze skeletons, the sculptures measure roughly 6 inches in height.Provenance \- Only three sets were made at the time, one for Ray Harryhausen, one for Tony Dalton & the other for James Cameron, it is not known whether any other full sets were produced. This set was one of the last promotional ideas approved by Ray Harryhausen.Background \- Tony Dalton was a close friend of Ray Harryhausen for over 40 years and was Curator of the Ray & Diana Harryhausen Foundation which held most of Ray’s photographic and animation collection, including models. Tony has compiled and written five books on Ray \- An Animated Life \(2003\), The Art of Ray Harryhausen \(2005\), A Century of Model Animation \(2008\), Ray Harryhausen: A Life in Pictures \(2010\) and Fantasy Scrapbook \(2011\). He is without doubt the leading expert on Harryhausen and has also given many lectures on the subject. All the items for sale were given to Tony as gifts beginning in 1977 and ending in 2003. All of the items have unrivalled provenance and are auctioned with a signed letter from Tony Dalton for each individual lot. Please refer to Tony Dalton's website for further information \- tonydalton.film. | Ewbank's | £180
10. 2018-12-13 | Ray Harryhausen \- Four personal business cards with his name, address and telephone number when Ray lived in Los Angeles in the 1950's, each 2 x 3.5 inchesProvenance \- Given to Tony Dalton by Ray Harryhausen.Background \- Tony Dalton was a close friend of Ray Harryhausen for over 40 years and was Curator of the Ray & Diana Harryhausen Foundation which held most of Ray’s photographic and animation collection, including models. Tony has compiled and written five books on Ray \- An Animated Life \(2003\), The Art of Ray Harryhausen \(2005\), A Century of Model Animation \(2008\), Ray Harryhausen: A Life in Pictures \(2010\) and Fantasy Scrapbook \(2011\). He is without doubt the leading expert on Harryhausen and has also given many lectures on the subject. All the items for sale were given to Tony as gifts beginning in 1977 and ending in 2003. All of the items have unrivalled provenance and are auctioned with a signed letter from Tony Dalton for each individual lot. Please refer to Tony Dalton's website for further information \- tonydalton.film. | Ewbank's | £35
11. 2018-12-13 | Ray Harryhausen \- Two Strictly Ink original sketch cards, each with hand drawings with one by Carolyn Edwards, each sealed in case, 2.5 x 3.5 inches and a first day cover commemorating dinosaurs given to Ray.Provenance \- Given to Tony Dalton by Ray Harryhausen.Background \- Tony Dalton was a close friend of Ray Harryhausen for over 40 years and was Curator of the Ray & Diana Harryhausen Foundation which held most of Ray’s photographic and animation collection, including models. Tony has compiled and written five books on Ray \- An Animated Life \(2003\), The Art of Ray Harryhausen \(2005\), A Century of Model Animation \(2008\), Ray Harryhausen: A Life in Pictures \(2010\) and Fantasy Scrapbook \(2011\). He is without doubt the leading expert on Harryhausen and has also given many lectures on the subject. All the items for sale were given to Tony as gifts beginning in 1977 and ending in 2003. All of the items have unrivalled provenance and are auctioned with a signed letter from Tony Dalton for each individual lot. Please refer to Tony Dalton's website for further information \- tonydalton.film. | Ewbank's | £45
12. 2018-12-13 | Ray Harryhausen \- Commemorative moulded bust of Ray made by Gentle Giant Studios with black presentation bag, inscribed on front 'Ray Harryhausen', on underside 'Gentle Giant Studios', 5 inch high.Provenance \- Given to Tony Dalton by Ray Harryhausen.Background \- Tony Dalton was a close friend of Ray Harryhausen for over 40 years and was Curator of the Ray & Diana Harryhausen Foundation which held most of Ray’s photographic and animation collection, including models. Tony has compiled and written five books on Ray \- An Animated Life \(2003\), The Art of Ray Harryhausen \(2005\), A Century of Model Animation \(2008\), Ray Harryhausen: A Life in Pictures \(2010\) and Fantasy Scrapbook \(2011\). He is without doubt the leading expert on Harryhausen and has also given many lectures on the subject. All the items for sale were given to Tony as gifts beginning in 1977 and ending in 2003. All of the items have unrivalled provenance and are auctioned with a signed letter from Tony Dalton for each individual lot. Please refer to Tony Dalton's website for further information \- tonydalton.film. | Ewbank's | £65
13. 2018-12-13 | Ray Harryhausen \- Commemorative moulded golden bust of Ray made by Gentle Giant Studios for the Memorial service at St Paul's in Covent Garden on the 12th of September 2013, with blue presentation bag, inscribed on front 'Ray Harryhausen 1920\-2013', on underside 'The Ray and Diana Harryhausen Foundation', on reverse 'Forever Inspired Gentle Giant Studios', 5 inch high.Provenance \- Given to Tony Dalton by the owner of Gentle Giant Studios at the Memorial service.Background \- Tony Dalton was a close friend of Ray Harryhausen for over 40 years and was Curator of the Ray & Diana Harryhausen Foundation which held most of Ray’s photographic and animation collection, including models. Tony has compiled and written five books on Ray \- An Animated Life \(2003\), The Art of Ray Harryhausen \(2005\), A Century of Model Animation \(2008\), Ray Harryhausen: A Life in Pictures \(2010\) and Fantasy Scrapbook \(2011\). He is without doubt the leading expert on Harryhausen and has also given many lectures on the subject. All the items for sale were given to Tony as gifts beginning in 1977 and ending in 2003. All of the items have unrivalled provenance and are auctioned with a signed letter from Tony Dalton for each individual lot. Please refer to Tony Dalton's website for further information \- tonydalton.film. | Ewbank's | N/A
14. 2018-12-13 | Ray Harryhausen \- Two personal View\-Masters in original boxes, one 'Sawyer's gift.pak view\-master' made from Bakelite & the other a 'Model\-D', with five discs of Dinosaurs & Battle of The Monsters.Provenance \- Given by Ray Harryhausen to Tony Dalton and used in 'Century of Model Animation' book.Background \- Tony Dalton was a close friend of Ray Harryhausen for over 40 years and was Curator of the Ray & Diana Harryhausen Foundation which held most of Ray’s photographic and animation collection, including models. Tony has compiled and written five books on Ray \- An Animated Life \(2003\), The Art of Ray Harryhausen \(2005\), A Century of Model Animation \(2008\), Ray Harryhausen: A Life in Pictures \(2010\) and Fantasy Scrapbook \(2011\). He is without doubt the leading expert on Harryhausen and has also given many lectures on the subject. All the items for sale were given to Tony as gifts beginning in 1977 and ending in 2003. All of the items have unrivalled provenance and are auctioned with a signed letter from Tony Dalton for each individual lot. Please refer to Tony Dalton's website for further information \- tonydalton.film. | Ewbank's | £90
15. 2018-12-13 | Ray Harryhausen \- The Children of The Hydra, set of eight silvered bronze sculptures made by Raven Armoury for the 50th Anniversary of Jason and The Argonauts, each comes individually boxed with hand signed certificate, sculptures include Alpha Skeleton, Beta Skeleton, Gamma Skeleton, Delta Skeleton, Epsilon Skeleton, Zeta Skeleton, Eta Skeleton & Theta Skeleton, edition number 2/250, all cased in original presentation box with a unique brochure 'Children of The Hydra's Teeth' written by Tony Dalton, the sculptures measure roughly 6 inches each in height, box measures 28.5 inches x 17.5 inches. Provenance \- Only three sets were made at the time, one for Ray Harryhausen, one for Tony Dalton & the other for James Cameron, it is not known whether any other full sets were produced. This set was one of the last promotional ideas approved by Ray Harryhausen.Background \- Tony Dalton was a close friend of Ray Harryhausen for over 40 years and was Curator of the Ray & Diana Harryhausen Foundation which held most of Ray’s photographic and animation collection, including models. Tony has compiled and written five books on Ray \- An Animated Life \(2003\), The Art of Ray Harryhausen \(2005\), A Century of Model Animation \(2008\), Ray Harryhausen: A Life in Pictures \(2010\) and Fantasy Scrapbook \(2011\). He is without doubt the leading expert on Harryhausen and has also given many lectures on the subject. All the items for sale were given to Tony as gifts beginning in 1977 and ending in 2003. All of the items have unrivalled provenance and are auctioned with a signed letter from Tony Dalton for each individual lot. Please refer to Tony Dalton's website for further information \- tonydalton.film. | Ewbank's | £1,100
16. 2018-11-23 | Ray Harryhausen and Nancy Kovack signed DVD insert for the movie Jason and the Argonauts. DVD | Chaucer Auctions | £12
17. 2018-07-18 | Ray Harryhausen \(American, b.1920\-d.2013\): A preliminary sketch for Jason and the Argonauts, circa 1961, | Bonhams | £1,000

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