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# Cedric Hartman (b. 1929)

## What is Cedric Hartman’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 140 auction results for Cedric Hartman at 18 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,168 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,180–$4,445, n=31). The auction record is $15,000 for tables, pair (2014, Wright). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | tables, pair, 1970 | Marble | $15,000 | Wright | Mar 2014 |
| 2 | floor lamps model 1UWV, 1966 | Acrylic paint | $10,625 | Wright | Oct 2017 |
| 3 | occasional tables, set of three, 1970 | Marble | $10,625 | Wright | Mar 2014 |
| 4 | Untitled lot | Brass | $9,525 | John Moran Auctioneers | Sep 2026 |
| 5 | Floor lamps, pair, 1975 | Aluminum | $9,375 | Rago Arts | Nov 2022 |
| 6 | floor lamps, pair, 1966 | Chrome | $9,375 | Wright | Mar 2013 |
| 7 | Cedric Hartman (né en 1929), 1970 | Marbre et bronze Signées 'Cedric Hartman' Modèle créé en 1970 H 60 × Ø 46 cm | $8,891 | PIASA | Jun 2022 |
| 8 | occasional tables, set of three, 1970 | Marble | $8,750 | Wright | Jun 2016 |
| 9 | floor lamps, pair, 1970 | Chrome steel | $7,813 | Wright | Mar 2010 |
| 10 | Occasional tables, pair, 1970 | Marble, painted bronze | $7,680 | Wright | May 2026 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 17 | $5,313 |
| Other | 111 | $3,250 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 107 | $3,500 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $2,570 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 140 results from 18 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Cedric Hartman is an American artist with 155 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $3,250. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Cedric Hartman sold in 2026 for $9,525, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Cedric Hartman work worth?

Across 138 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Cedric Hartman work is $3,250.

The median Cedric Hartman sculpture sells for $4,063 across 25 lots.

The median Cedric Hartman painting sells for $3,438 across 22 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Cedric Hartman sculptures typically sell for $2,772–$5,715 (the middle half of 25 sold lots).

Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 23 | $3,438 | $10,625 | 95.7% | 2026-02-10 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 26 | $4,063 | $15,000 | 96.2% | 2025-10-23 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $9,525 | $15,000 | — | 2026-09-29 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 19 | $2,827–$5,088 | $3,750 | $10,625 |

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 25 | $2,772–$5,715 | $4,063 | $15,000 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2014 | $15,000 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $10,625 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2014 | $10,625 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $7,500 |

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Cedric Hartman worth?

Across 138 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Cedric Hartman work is $3,250. The median Cedric Hartman sculpture sells for $4,063 across 25 lots. The median Cedric Hartman painting sells for $3,438 across 22 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Cedric Hartman sculptures typically sell for $2,772–$5,715 (the middle half of 25 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is the average price of a Cedric Hartman sculpture?

Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Cedric Hartman sculpture is $4,063.

### What is Cedric Hartman's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Cedric Hartman sculpture is $15,000.

### What is the average price of a Cedric Hartman painting?

Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Cedric Hartman painting is $3,438.

### What is Cedric Hartman's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Cedric Hartman painting is $10,625.

### What is the average price of a medium Cedric Hartman sculpture?

Based on 25 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Cedric Hartman sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,063, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a medium Cedric Hartman painting?

Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Cedric Hartman painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,750, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Cedric Hartman's auction record?

Cedric Hartman's auction record is $15,000, set in 2014.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Cedric Hartman auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/cedric-hartman (updated 2026-11-03).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.