Harley (1908–1981)
What is Harley’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 12 auction results for Harley at 3 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,052 including buyer’s premium (middle half $798–$2,161, n=5). The auction record is $2,341 for Still life (2026, Lawsons Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Still life | Oil on board | $2,341 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Sep 2026 |
| 2 | Floral Still Life | Oil on board | $2,161 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Sep 2026 |
| 3 | Still Life, 1941 | Oil on canvas | $1,052 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Mar 2026 |
| 4 | The Tree Line, 1948 | Oil on board | $798 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Aug 2026 |
| 5 | On the Seine | Oil on board | $311 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Dec 2024 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 12 results from 3 houses · How we compute these figures
Harley is an Australia artist with 18 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $761. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Harley sold in 2026 for $2,161, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full Harley record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Harley on OpeningBid →What is a Harley work worth?
Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Harley work is $761.
The median Harley painting sells for $780 across 10 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 | 19 | $780† | $1,789† | 52.6% | 2026-08-17 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $324–$789† | $561† | $1,052 |
† 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 | 2017 | $1,789† |
| Paintings | 2016 | $1,142† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Harley worth?
Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Harley work is $761. The median Harley painting sells for $780 across 10 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Harley painting?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Harley painting is $780. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Harley's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Harley painting is $1,789. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,789 (buyer's premium not included).
What is Harley's auction record?
Harley's auction record is $1,789, set in 2017. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,789 (buyer's premium not included).
See the full Harley record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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