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# Chestee Harrington (b. 1941)

## What is Chestee Harrington’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 50 auction results for Chestee Harrington at 1 houses since 2017. Over the last 24 months the median price was $666 including buyer’s premium (middle half $523–$968, n=12). The auction record is $5,440 for Robert E. Lee (2020, Neal Auction Company). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Robert E. Lee, 1941 | Oil on carved wood | $5,440 | Neal Auction Company | Nov 2020 |
| 2 | Steamship Elva, 1941 | Oil on carved wood | $4,062 | Neal Auction Company | Jan 2022 |
| 3 | Pirogue on the Bayou and Live Oak, 1941 | 2 oils on carved wood | $3,750 | Neal Auction Company | Sep 2026 |
| 4 | Somewhere Along the Bayou Teche, 1941 | Oil on carved wood | $3,750 | Neal Auction Company | Jan 2024 |
| 5 | Mule Sled, 1941 | Oil on carved wood | $2,432 | Neal Auction Company | Jan 2022 |
| 6 | On the Path Home, 1941 | Oil on carved wood | $2,304 | Neal Auction Company | Nov 2023 |
| 7 | Frances Plantation, Franklin, LA, 1941 | Oil on carved wood | $1,625 | Neal Auction Company | Apr 2026 |
| 8 | Chapron on the Teche, 1941 | Oil and mixed media on wood | $1,500 | Neal Auction Company | Sep 2017 |
| 9 | Chapron on the Teche, 1941 | Oil on carved wood | $1,408 | Neal Auction Company | Apr 2024 |
| 10 | Live Oak Tree on the Louisiana Bayou, 1941 | Oil on canvas | $1,220 | Neal Auction Company | Feb 2017 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 43 | $617 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 7 | $1,220 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 40 | $593 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 50 results from 1 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Chestee Harrington is an American/Louisiana artist with 53 auction lots recorded since 2017, median price $617.

A work by Chestee Harrington sold in 2026 for $3,750, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Chestee Harrington work worth?

Across 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chestee Harrington work is $617.

The median Chestee Harrington painting sells for $617 across 42 lots.

The median Chestee Harrington sculpture sells for $662 across 6 lots.

The median Chestee Harrington work on paper sells for $112 across 1 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Chestee Harrington paintings typically sell for $437–$715 (the middle half of 33 sold lots).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 44 | $617 | $5,440 | 95.5% | 2026-06-05 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $112 | $112 | — | 2024-08-07 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 8 | $662 | $1,216 | 75% | 2024-12-05 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $3,906 | $5,440 | — | 2026-09-11 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 33 | $437–$715 | $576 | $2,432 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $948–$3,027 | $1,220 | $4,062 |

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $320–$715 | $610 | $1,216 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2020 | $5,440 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $4,062 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $1,216 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $812 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $112 |

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 Chestee Harrington worth?

Across 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chestee Harrington work is $617. The median Chestee Harrington painting sells for $617 across 42 lots. The median Chestee Harrington sculpture sells for $662 across 6 lots. The median Chestee Harrington work on paper sells for $112 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Chestee Harrington paintings typically sell for $437–$715 (the middle half of 33 sold lots).

### What is the average price of a Chestee Harrington painting?

Based on 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Chestee Harrington painting is $617.

### What is Chestee Harrington's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Chestee Harrington painting is $5,440.

### What is the average price of a small Chestee Harrington painting?

Based on 33 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Chestee Harrington painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $576, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Chestee Harrington's auction record?

Chestee Harrington's auction record is $5,440, set in 2020.

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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, “Chestee Harrington auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/chestee-harrington (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.