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# Harry Bowden (1907–1965)

Harry Bowden is an American artist with 15 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $1,344.

A work by Harry Bowden sold in 2024 for $2,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Harry Bowden work worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Harry Bowden work is $1,344.

The median Harry Bowden painting sells for $1,750 across 8 lots.

The median Harry Bowden photograph sells for $625 across 5 lots.

The median Harry Bowden work on paper sells for $1,500 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 8 | $1,750 | $6,875 | — | 2024-03-21 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | — | 2015-06-04 |
| Photography | 5 | $625 | $1,540 | — | 2022-10-20 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $1,094–$2,094 | $1,594 | $3,750 |

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $467–$937 | $625 | $1,540 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2017 | $6,875 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $3,750 |
| Photography | 1993 | $1,540 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $1,500 |
| Photography | 2021 | $937 |

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 Harry Bowden worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Harry Bowden work is $1,344. The median Harry Bowden painting sells for $1,750 across 8 lots. The median Harry Bowden photograph sells for $625 across 5 lots. The median Harry Bowden work on paper sells for $1,500 across 1 lots.

### What is Harry Bowden's auction record?

Harry Bowden's auction record is $6,875, set in 2017.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Harry Bowden auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/harry-bowden (updated 2026-11-01).

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.