Chester Harding (1792–1866)
Chester Harding is an American artist with 20 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $1,187. 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 Chester Harding sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $2,000 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Chester Harding on OpeningBid →What is a Chester Harding work worth?
Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chester Harding work is $1,187.
The median Chester Harding painting sells for $1,000 across 17 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 | 19 | $1,000†‡ | $15,275 | 89.5% | 2025-07-16 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $562–$3,050†‡ | $1,094†‡ | $15,275 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2008 | $15,275 |
| Paintings | 2006 | $7,050 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Chester Harding worth?
Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chester Harding work is $1,187. The median Chester Harding painting sells for $1,000 across 17 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 Chester Harding painting?
Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Chester Harding painting is $1,000. 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 Chester Harding's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Chester Harding painting is $15,275.
What is the average price of a medium Chester Harding painting?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Chester Harding painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,094, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Chester Harding's auction record?
Chester Harding's auction record is $15,275, set in 2008.
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