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# Harry Emerson Lewis (1892–1958)

Harry Emerson Lewis is an American artist with 13 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $425. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Harry Emerson Lewis sold in 2008 for $690, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Harry Emerson Lewis work worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Harry Emerson Lewis work is $425.

The median Harry Emerson Lewis painting sells for $425 across 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 13 | $425† | $690 | — | 2008-03-25 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $371–$484† | $425† | $559 |

† 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 | 2008 | $690 |
| Paintings | 2000 | $559 |

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 Emerson Lewis worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Harry Emerson Lewis work is $425. The median Harry Emerson Lewis painting sells for $425 across 13 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Harry Emerson Lewis painting?

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Harry Emerson Lewis painting is $425. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Harry Emerson Lewis's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Harry Emerson Lewis painting is $690.

### What is the average price of a small Harry Emerson Lewis painting?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Harry Emerson Lewis painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $425, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Harry Emerson Lewis's auction record?

Harry Emerson Lewis's auction record is $690, set in 2008.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 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.