Harold Cohen (1928–2016)
What is Harold Cohen’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 57 auction results for Harold Cohen at 15 houses since 2012. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,112 including buyer’s premium (middle half $461–$4,116, n=19). The auction record is $27,783 for Amsterdam (2026, Chiswick Auctions). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amsterdam, 1977 | Pencil computer-generated black ink drawing with hand colouring on | $27,783 | Chiswick Auctions | Jun 2026 |
| 2 | Abstract Figure, 1928 | Painting | $16,524 | Bonhams | Jul 2023 |
| 3 | Untitled Computer Drawing, 1983 | Pencil digitally drawn black ink on wove sheet | $11,356 | Chiswick Auctions | Jul 2024 |
| 4 | Untitled (from the Amsterdam suite), 1977 | Computer generated digital print | $10,710 | Rago Arts | Nov 2024 |
| 5 | Four abstract prints created by AARON (a computer program), 1980 | Digital print on paper | $10,347 | Roseberys London | Nov 2025 |
| 6 | Central, 1965 | Painting | $7,628 | Chiswick Auctions | Apr 2021 |
| 7 | Caradhras, 1967 | Signed, titled and dated (to reverse), acrylic on canvas | $6,988 | Lyon & Turnbull | Oct 2022 |
| 8 | Man in a hurry, 1928 | Painting | $5,650 | Bonhams | Jul 2017 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amsterdam Suite, 1977 | Pencil the complete suite of five lithographs on wove unframed ARR | $5,388 | Chiswick Auctions | Jun 2026 |
| 2 | Untitled (Computer Drawing), 1988 | Offset lithograph on wove | $5,219 | Roseberys London | Sep 2023 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 7 | $5,650 |
| Works on paper | 14 | $4,288 |
| Other | 6 | $661 |
| Prints | 24 | $499 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $2,592 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $1,625 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 39 | $871 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 57 results from 15 houses · How we compute these figures
Harold Cohen is a British (modern) artist with 82 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $1,076. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Harold Cohen sold in 2026 for $5,388, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 56 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Harold Cohen work is $1,076.
The median Harold Cohen print sells for $554 across 31 lots.
The median Harold Cohen work on paper sells for $3,787 across 15 lots.
The median Harold Cohen painting sells for $5,650 across 7 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Harold Cohen prints typically sell for $366–$756 (the middle half of 25 sold lots).
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 43 | $554†‡ | $10,710 | 72.1% | 2026-06-11 |
| Paintings | 9 | $5,650 | $16,524 | 77.8% | 2025-10-30 |
| Works on Paper | 20 | $3,787† | $27,783 | 75% | 2026-07-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $16,524 | $27,783 | — | 2026-06-11 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Harold Cohen's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (43 lots) median $554 with 72.1% sell-through. Paintings (9 lots) median $5,650, record $16,524. A typical Harold Cohen painting sells for around 10× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $16,524.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 25 | $366–$756†‡ | $499†‡ | $10,710 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $3,136–$4,474† | $4,130† | $27,783 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $27,783 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $16,524 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $11,356 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $10,710 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $10,347 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $7,628 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Harold Cohen worth?
Across 56 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Harold Cohen work is $1,076. The median Harold Cohen print sells for $554 across 31 lots. The median Harold Cohen work on paper sells for $3,787 across 15 lots. The median Harold Cohen painting sells for $5,650 across 7 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Harold Cohen prints typically sell for $366–$756 (the middle half of 25 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Harold Cohen print?
Based on 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Harold Cohen print is $554. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Harold Cohen's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Harold Cohen print is $10,710.
What is the average price of a Harold Cohen work on paper?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Harold Cohen work on paper is $3,787. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Harold Cohen's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Harold Cohen work on paper is $27,783.
What is the average price of a medium Harold Cohen print?
Based on 25 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Harold Cohen print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $499, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a medium Harold Cohen work on paper?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Harold Cohen work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,130, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Harold Cohen's auction record?
Harold Cohen's auction record is $27,783, set in 2026.
See the full Harold Cohen record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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