> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/harry-clarke · updated 2026-11-01

# Harry Clarke (1889–1931)

## What is Harry Clarke’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 33 auction results for Harry Clarke at 5 houses since 1996. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,323 including buyer’s premium (middle half $603–$45,219, n=11). The auction record is $161,645 for The Lady of the Decoration (2025, James Adam Salesrooms). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Lady of the Decoration, 1914 | Pen and ink and watercolour | $161,645 | James Adam Salesrooms | Sep 2025 |
| 2 | Faust, 1914 | Pen, ink and watercolour | $95,518 | James Adam Salesrooms | Sep 2025 |
| 3 | Bluebeard's Last Wife, 1921 | Miniature stained glass panel in a mahogany cabinet | $84,012 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2011 |
| 4 | Titania Enchanting Bottom, 1889 | Acid-etched and stained glass illuminated mahogany and fruitwood box | $47,880 | Christie's | Mar 2014 |
| 5 | The Playboy of the Western World, 1915 | Ink on board | $47,024 | James Adam Salesrooms | Sep 2025 |
| 6 | Faust in the Witches Kitchen, 1925 | Watercolour | $43,414 | James Adam Salesrooms | Nov 2025 |
| 7 | St. Colmcille leaving Ireland | Stained glass on two panels | $37,500 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 1997 |
| 8 | Our Lady and Child adored by St Aidan of Ferns and St Adrian (O'Keefe memorial), 1918 | Charcoal and conté on paper | $37,394 | James Adam Salesrooms | Mar 2023 |
| 9 | From the Song of Wandering Aengus, 1913 | Pen and black ink heightened with white | $21,190 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2007 |
| 10 | Has no copy been taken?, 1927 | Ink and wash on card | $21,100 | James Adam Salesrooms | Sep 2013 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 16 | $15,625 |
| Other | 12 | $662 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $12,566 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 33 results from 5 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Harry Clarke is an Irish artist with 43 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $3,823.

A work by Harry Clarke sold in 2025 for $43,414, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Harry Clarke work worth?

Across 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Harry Clarke work is $3,823.

The median Harry Clarke work on paper sells for $17,500 across 15 lots.

The median Harry Clarke photograph sells for $492 across 2 lots.

The median Harry Clarke painting sells for $4,679 across 2 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $2,794 | $2,794 | 50% | 2020-08-10 |
| Paintings | 2 | $4,679 | $6,982 | — | 2010-10-13 |
| Works on Paper | 19 | $17,500 | $161,645 | 78.9% | 2025-11-26 |
| Photography | 2 | $492 | $543 | — | 2025-09-24 |

Harry Clarke's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $2,794 with 50% sell-through. Paintings (2 lots) median $4,679, record $6,982.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $8,797–$26,746 | $14,647 | $95,518 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $161,645 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $95,518 |
| Paintings | 2004 | $6,982 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $2,794 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $2,376 |
| Photography | 2024 | $543 |
| Photography | 2025 | $441 |

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 Clarke worth?

Across 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Harry Clarke work is $3,823. The median Harry Clarke work on paper sells for $17,500 across 15 lots. The median Harry Clarke photograph sells for $492 across 2 lots. The median Harry Clarke painting sells for $4,679 across 2 lots.

### What is the average price of a Harry Clarke work on paper?

Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Harry Clarke work on paper is $17,500.

### What is Harry Clarke's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Harry Clarke work on paper is $161,645.

### What is the average price of a small Harry Clarke work on paper?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Harry Clarke work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $14,647, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

Harry Clarke's auction record is $161,645, set in 2025.

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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 Clarke auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/harry-clarke (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.