Harry Bilson (b. 1948)
Harry Bilson is an Icelandic artist with 36 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $1,353. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Harry Bilson sold in 2026 for $1,780, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Harry Bilson on OpeningBid →What is a Harry Bilson work worth?
Across 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Harry Bilson work is $1,353.
The median Harry Bilson painting sells for $1,536 across 28 lots.
The median Harry Bilson print sells for $181 across 3 lots.
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $181† | $314 | — | 2021-08-01 |
| Paintings | 28 | $1,536† | $6,597 | — | 2026-09-22 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Harry Bilson's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $181. Paintings (28 lots) median $1,536, record $6,597. A typical Harry Bilson painting sells for around 8.5× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $226–$2,100† | $1,252† | $4,038† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $552–$3,850† | $1,274† | $6,597 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $1,536–$4,038† | $2,093† | $4,038† |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2019 | $6,597 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $4,871 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $314 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $181† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Harry Bilson worth?
Across 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Harry Bilson work is $1,353. The median Harry Bilson painting sells for $1,536 across 28 lots. The median Harry Bilson print sells for $181 across 3 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Harry Bilson painting?
Based on 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Harry Bilson painting is $1,536. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Harry Bilson's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Harry Bilson painting is $6,597.
What is the average price of a medium Harry Bilson painting?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Harry Bilson painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,274, 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 Bilson painting?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Harry Bilson painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,252, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Harry Bilson's auction record?
Harry Bilson's auction record is $6,597, set in 2019.
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