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# Erik Harry Johannessen (1902–1980)

Erik Harry Johannessen is a Norwegian artist with 34 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $1,368. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Erik Harry Johannessen sold in 2026 for $1,635, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Erik Harry Johannessen work worth?

Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Erik Harry Johannessen work is $1,368.

The median Erik Harry Johannessen painting sells for $2,208 across 11 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 | 15 | $2,208† | $6,126 | 73.3% | 2026-07-06 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $1,383–$2,549† | $2,273† | $4,432† |

† 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 | 2009 | $6,126 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $4,432† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Erik Harry Johannessen worth?

Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Erik Harry Johannessen work is $1,368. The median Erik Harry Johannessen painting sells for $2,208 across 11 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Erik Harry Johannessen painting?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Erik Harry Johannessen painting is $2,208. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Erik Harry Johannessen's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Erik Harry Johannessen painting is $6,126.

### What is Erik Harry Johannessen's auction record?

Erik Harry Johannessen's auction record is $6,126, set in 2009.

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

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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.