Harry Rutherford (1903–1985)
Harry Rutherford is a British (modern) artist with 12 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $1,712. 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 Rutherford sold in 2024 for $2,835, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Harry Rutherford on OpeningBid →What is a Harry Rutherford work worth?
Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Harry Rutherford work is $1,712.
The median Harry Rutherford painting sells for $2,472 across 9 lots.
The median Harry Rutherford work on paper sells for $151 across 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 9 | $2,472†‡ | $4,823† | — | 2024-11-26 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $151† | $284† | — | 2025-11-25 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $1,712–$4,300†‡ | $2,835†‡ | $4,823† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $4,823† |
| Paintings | 2017 | $4,345‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $284† |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $18† |
† 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 Rutherford worth?
Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Harry Rutherford work is $1,712. The median Harry Rutherford painting sells for $2,472 across 9 lots. The median Harry Rutherford work on paper sells for $151 across 3 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 Harry Rutherford's auction record?
Harry Rutherford's auction record is $4,823, set in 2021. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $4,823 (buyer's premium not included).
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