Hananiah Harari (1912–2000)
What is Hananiah Harari’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 52 auction results for Hananiah Harari at 6 houses since 1999. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,250 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,143–$1,270, n=9). The auction record is $11,970 for Untitled (Williamsburg Housing Project Mural Study) (2021, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (Williamsburg Housing Project Mural Study), 1938 | Gouache on paper | $11,970 | Sotheby's | Oct 2021 |
| 2 | Aeroscape, 1937 | Asbestine | $5,000 | Rago Arts | May 2019 |
| 3 | Railroad Signals, 1939 | Oil on canvas | $4,826 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jan 2026 |
| 4 | Overseas, 1940 | Oil on canvas | $4,750 | Swann Auction Galleries | Dec 2021 |
| 5 | Untitled (ink on paper), 1949 | Ink on paper | $4,750 | Swann Auction Galleries | Feb 2023 |
| 6 | Forms in Curves, 1941 | Oil on canvas | $3,750 | Swann Auction Galleries | May 2022 |
| 7 | Abattoir, 1933 | Gouache on board | $3,380 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jun 2019 |
| 8 | The Red Cabinet, 1943 | Painting | $2,875 | Rago Arts | Nov 2017 |
| 9 | The Nature of Things, 1939 | Gouache | $2,832 | Wright | Nov 2003 |
| 10 | Sky Passage, 1912 | Oil on canvas | $2,629 | Neal Auction Company | Feb 2014 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 7 | $3,750 |
| Other | 8 | $1,283 |
| Works on paper | 15 | $1,250 |
| Prints | 22 | $1,000 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 8 | $2,752 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 40 | $1,063 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 52 results from 6 houses · How we compute these figures
Hananiah Harari is an American artist with 75 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $1,228.
A work by Hananiah Harari sold in 2026 for $1,270, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Hananiah Harari on OpeningBid →What is a Hananiah Harari work worth?
Across 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hananiah Harari work is $1,228.
The median Hananiah Harari print sells for $1,000 across 24 lots.
The median Hananiah Harari work on paper sells for $1,250 across 17 lots.
The median Hananiah Harari painting sells for $2,854 across 10 lots.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 28 | $1,000 | $2,250 | 85.7% | 2026-01-29 |
| Paintings | 14 | $2,854 | $11,970 | 71.4% | 2026-01-29 |
| Works on Paper | 18 | $1,250 | $4,750 | 94.4% | 2026-05-14 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $5,000 | $11,970 | — | 2026-01-29 |
Hananiah Harari's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (28 lots) median $1,000 with 85.7% sell-through. Paintings (14 lots) median $2,854, record $11,970. A typical Hananiah Harari painting sells for around 2.9× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $5,000.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $674–$1,172 | $950 | $2,250 |
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $2,000–$3,750 | $2,832 | $4,750 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $2,629–$4,826 | $2,875 | $11,970 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $952–$1,421 | $1,228 | $4,750 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $11,970 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $4,826 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $4,750 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $3,380 |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $2,250 |
| Prints & Editions | 2002 | $1,600 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Hananiah Harari worth?
Across 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hananiah Harari work is $1,228. The median Hananiah Harari print sells for $1,000 across 24 lots. The median Hananiah Harari work on paper sells for $1,250 across 17 lots. The median Hananiah Harari painting sells for $2,854 across 10 lots.
What is the average price of a Hananiah Harari print?
Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hananiah Harari print is $1,000.
What is Hananiah Harari's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Hananiah Harari print is $2,250.
What is the average price of a Hananiah Harari work on paper?
Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hananiah Harari work on paper is $1,250.
What is Hananiah Harari's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Hananiah Harari work on paper is $4,750.
What is the average price of a Hananiah Harari painting?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hananiah Harari painting is $2,854.
What is Hananiah Harari's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Hananiah Harari painting is $11,970.
What is the average price of a small Hananiah Harari print?
Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Hananiah Harari print (small (under 50 cm)) is $950, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is the average price of a small Hananiah Harari work on paper?
Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Hananiah Harari work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,228, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Hananiah Harari's auction record?
Hananiah Harari's auction record is $11,970, set in 2021.
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