Harry Aaron Kernoff (1900–1974)
Harry Aaron Kernoff is a British (modern) artist with 238 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $2,045. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Harry Aaron Kernoff sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $11,172 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 199 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Harry Aaron Kernoff work is $2,045.
The median Harry Aaron Kernoff work on paper sells for $3,974 across 95 lots.
The median Harry Aaron Kernoff painting sells for $4,398 across 48 lots.
The median Harry Aaron Kernoff print sells for $629 across 37 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Harry Aaron Kernoff work on papers typically sell for $1,302–$5,930 (the middle half of 81 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Harry Aaron Kernoff paintings typically sell for $1,196–$6,515 (the middle half of 36 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 39 | $629†‡ | $30,534 | 94.9% | 2019-12-15 |
| Paintings | 60 | $4,398† | $78,154 | 80% | 2024-12-04 |
| Works on Paper | 120 | $3,974† | $201,858† | 79.2% | 2025-11-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 11 | $40,789† | $201,858† | — | 2021-09-29 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Harry Aaron Kernoff's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (39 lots) median $629 with 94.9% sell-through. Paintings (60 lots) median $4,398, record $78,154. A typical Harry Aaron Kernoff painting sells for around 7.0× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 11 lots) the median is $40,789.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $270–$710†‡ | $428†‡ | $1,460‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 36 | $1,196–$6,515† | $2,628† | $41,564 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $9,623–$23,966† | $16,559† | $78,154 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 81 | $1,302–$5,930† | $3,750† | $168,215† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $1,525–$16,508† | $8,241† | $201,858† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2001 | $201,858† |
| Works on Paper | 2001 | $168,215† |
| Paintings | 2013 | $78,154 |
| Paintings | 2011 | $67,210 |
| Prints & Editions | 2002 | $30,534 |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $5,061‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Harry Aaron Kernoff worth?
Across 199 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Harry Aaron Kernoff work is $2,045. The median Harry Aaron Kernoff work on paper sells for $3,974 across 95 lots. The median Harry Aaron Kernoff painting sells for $4,398 across 48 lots. The median Harry Aaron Kernoff print sells for $629 across 37 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Harry Aaron Kernoff work on papers typically sell for $1,302–$5,930 (the middle half of 81 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Harry Aaron Kernoff paintings typically sell for $1,196–$6,515 (the middle half of 36 sold 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 Harry Aaron Kernoff work on paper?
Based on 95 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Harry Aaron Kernoff work on paper is $3,974. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Harry Aaron Kernoff's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Harry Aaron Kernoff work on paper is $201,858. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $201,858 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Harry Aaron Kernoff painting?
Based on 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Harry Aaron Kernoff painting is $4,398. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Harry Aaron Kernoff's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Harry Aaron Kernoff painting is $78,154.
What is the average price of a Harry Aaron Kernoff print?
Based on 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Harry Aaron Kernoff print is $629. 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 Harry Aaron Kernoff's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Harry Aaron Kernoff print is $30,534.
What is the average price of a small Harry Aaron Kernoff work on paper?
Based on 81 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Harry Aaron Kernoff work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,750, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a small Harry Aaron Kernoff painting?
Based on 36 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Harry Aaron Kernoff painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,628, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Harry Aaron Kernoff's auction record?
Harry Aaron Kernoff's auction record is $201,858, set in 2001. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $201,858 (buyer's premium not included).
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