Birge Harrison (1854–1929)
Birge Harrison is an American artist with 21 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $14,400. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Birge Harrison sold in 2020 for $31,562, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Birge Harrison on OpeningBid →What is a Birge Harrison work worth?
Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Birge Harrison work is $14,400.
The median Birge Harrison painting sells for $22,700 across 14 lots.
The median Birge Harrison work on paper sells for $3,250 across 2 lots.
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 18 | $22,700† | $145,500 | 77.8% | 2026-09-09 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $3,250 | $4,000 | — | 2016-11-22 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $13,860–$34,691† | $25,000† | $145,500 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1998 | $145,500 |
| Paintings | 2005 | $82,390 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $4,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $2,500 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Birge Harrison worth?
Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Birge Harrison work is $14,400. The median Birge Harrison painting sells for $22,700 across 14 lots. The median Birge Harrison work on paper sells for $3,250 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Birge Harrison painting?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Birge Harrison painting is $22,700. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Birge Harrison's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Birge Harrison painting is $145,500.
What is the average price of a medium Birge Harrison painting?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Birge Harrison painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $25,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Birge Harrison's auction record?
Birge Harrison's auction record is $145,500, set in 1998.
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