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# Harden Sidney Melville (1824–1894)

Harden Sidney Melville is a British artist with 7 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $249. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Harden Sidney Melville sold in 2026 for $389, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Harden Sidney Melville work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Harden Sidney Melville work is $249.

The median Harden Sidney Melville painting sells for $110 across 3 lots.

The median Harden Sidney Melville work on paper sells for $389 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 7 | $110† | $504 | 42.9% | 2024-11-17 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $389† | $454† | 60% | 2026-03-10 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $504 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $454† |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $389 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $110† |

† 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 Harden Sidney Melville worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Harden Sidney Melville work is $249. The median Harden Sidney Melville painting sells for $110 across 3 lots. The median Harden Sidney Melville work on paper sells for $389 across 3 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Harden Sidney Melville's auction record?

Harden Sidney Melville's auction record is $504, set in 2023.

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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.