Harrison Begay (1917–2012)
Harrison Begay is an American artist with 21 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $325. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Harrison Begay sold in 2023 for $341, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Harrison Begay on OpeningBid →What is a Harrison Begay work worth?
Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Harrison Begay work is $325.
The median Harrison Begay painting sells for $388 across 6 lots.
The median Harrison Begay work on paper sells for $435 across 4 lots.
The median Harrison Begay print sells for $140 across 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 4 | $140 | $268 | — | 2024-06-22 |
| Paintings | 6 | $388‡ | $1,175 | — | 2023-08-15 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $435 | $625 | 66.7% | 2023-08-15 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Harrison Begay's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $140. Paintings (6 lots) median $388, record $1,175. A typical Harrison Begay painting sells for around 2.8× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $325–$592‡ | $388‡ | $1,175 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2006 | $1,175 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $640 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $625 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $520 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $268 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $150 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Harrison Begay worth?
Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Harrison Begay work is $325. The median Harrison Begay painting sells for $388 across 6 lots. The median Harrison Begay work on paper sells for $435 across 4 lots. The median Harrison Begay print sells for $140 across 4 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Harrison Begay's auction record?
Harrison Begay's auction record is $2,214, set in 2021.
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