> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/harold-septimus-power · updated 2026-11-03

# Harold Septimus Power (1878–1951)

Harold Septimus Power is an Australian artist with 24 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $6,143. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Harold Septimus Power sold in 2026 for $11,014, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Harold Septimus Power work worth?

Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Harold Septimus Power work is $6,143.

The median Harold Septimus Power painting sells for $6,643 across 12 lots.

The median Harold Septimus Power work on paper sells for $2,068 across 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 13 | $6,643† | $23,900 | 92.3% | 2026-06-17 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $2,068† | $4,738 | 50% | 2017-11-29 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $6,042–$12,308 | $8,973 | $23,900 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2003 | $23,900 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $21,893† |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $4,738 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $2,068 |

† 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 Harold Septimus Power worth?

Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Harold Septimus Power work is $6,143. The median Harold Septimus Power painting sells for $6,643 across 12 lots. The median Harold Septimus Power work on paper sells for $2,068 across 3 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 Septimus Power painting?

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Harold Septimus Power painting is $6,643. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Harold Septimus Power's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Harold Septimus Power painting is $23,900.

### What is Harold Septimus Power's auction record?

Harold Septimus Power's auction record is $23,900, set in 2003.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 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.