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# H. Alvin Sharpe (1910–1982)

H. Alvin Sharpe is an American artist with 54 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $257. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by H. Alvin Sharpe sold in 2019 for $549, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a H. Alvin Sharpe work worth?

Across 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a H. Alvin Sharpe work is $257.

The median H. Alvin Sharpe print sells for $195 across 13 lots.

The median H. Alvin Sharpe painting sells for $316 across 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 18 | $195† | $488 | 72.2% | 2025-01-30 |
| Paintings | 6 | $316 | $705 | 50% | 2008-10-12 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $809 | $933 | — | 2010-01-31 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

H. Alvin Sharpe's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (18 lots) median $195 with 72.2% sell-through. Paintings (6 lots) median $316, record $705. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $809.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $144–$292† | $215† | $488 |

† 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 | 2008 | $705 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $488 |
| Prints & Editions | 2002 | $460 |
| Paintings | 2004 | $316 |

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 H. Alvin Sharpe worth?

Across 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a H. Alvin Sharpe work is $257. The median H. Alvin Sharpe print sells for $195 across 13 lots. The median H. Alvin Sharpe painting sells for $316 across 3 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a H. Alvin Sharpe print?

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a H. Alvin Sharpe print is $195. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is H. Alvin Sharpe's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a H. Alvin Sharpe print is $488.

### What is the average price of a small H. Alvin Sharpe print?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a small H. Alvin Sharpe print (small (under 50 cm)) is $215, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is H. Alvin Sharpe's auction record?

H. Alvin Sharpe's auction record is $933, set in 2010.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 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.