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# Harold Sterner (1895–1976)

Harold Sterner is an American artist with 5 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $800.

A work by Harold Sterner sold in 2002 for $1,058, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Harold Sterner work worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Harold Sterner work is $800.

The median Harold Sterner work on paper sells for $800 across 1 lots.

The median Harold Sterner painting sells for $1,058 across 1 lots.

The median Harold Sterner print sells for $275 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $275 | $275 | — | 2003-10-16 |
| Paintings | 1 | $1,058 | $1,058 | — | 2002-05-10 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $800 | $800 | 33.3% | 1997-01-12 |

Harold Sterner's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $275. Paintings (1 lots) median $1,058, record $1,058. A typical Harold Sterner painting sells for around 3.8× the price of a typical print.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2002 | $1,058 |
| Works on Paper | 1997 | $800 |
| Prints & Editions | 2003 | $275 |

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 Sterner worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Harold Sterner work is $800. The median Harold Sterner work on paper sells for $800 across 1 lots. The median Harold Sterner painting sells for $1,058 across 1 lots. The median Harold Sterner print sells for $275 across 1 lots.

### What is Harold Sterner's auction record?

Harold Sterner's auction record is $1,058, set in 2002.

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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.