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# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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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.