> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/harley-griffiths · updated 2026-11-02

# Harley (1908–1981)

## What is Harley’s work worth? {#value}

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.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | 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](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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).

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Harley auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/harley-griffiths (updated 2026-11-02).

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.