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# Harold Haliday Costain (1895–1994)

Harold Haliday Costain is an American artist with 25 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $522. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Harold Haliday Costain sold in 2025 for $638, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Harold Haliday Costain work worth?

Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Harold Haliday Costain work is $522.

The median Harold Haliday Costain photograph sells for $522 across 21 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Harold Haliday Costain photographs typically sell for $357–$638 (the middle half of 21 sold lots).

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photography | 23 | $522‡ | $2,750 | 91.3% | 2026-03-04 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $357–$638‡ | $522‡ | $2,750 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2020 | $2,750 |
| Photography | 2008 | $1,400 |

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 Harold Haliday Costain worth?

Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Harold Haliday Costain work is $522. The median Harold Haliday Costain photograph sells for $522 across 21 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Harold Haliday Costain photographs typically sell for $357–$638 (the middle half of 21 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Harold Haliday Costain photograph?

Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Harold Haliday Costain photograph is $522. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Harold Haliday Costain's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Harold Haliday Costain photograph is $2,750.

### What is the average price of a small Harold Haliday Costain photograph?

Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Harold Haliday Costain photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $522, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Harold Haliday Costain's auction record?

Harold Haliday Costain's auction record is $2,750, set in 2020.

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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.