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# Hartwell Yeargans (1915–2005)

## What is Hartwell Yeargans’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 36 auction results for Hartwell Yeargans at 2 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,778 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,048–$2,159, n=7). The auction record is $12,500 for Untitled (Woman with Plant) (2018, Swann Auction Galleries). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (Woman with Plant), 1951 | Oil on linen | $12,500 | Swann Auction Galleries | Apr 2018 |
| 2 | Untitled (Seated Woman with Pitcher), 2005 | Oil on linen canvas | $9,375 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2018 |
| 3 | Untitled (Nude with Sculpture and Vases), 1915 | Oil on linen canvas | $5,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | May 2024 |
| 4 | Untitled (Two Women), 1953 | Oil on linen | $5,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Mar 2022 |
| 5 | Untitled (Two Women), 1953 | Oil on linen | $5,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Apr 2021 |
| 6 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1915 | Oil on canvas | $5,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Nov 2024 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sunbathers, 2005 | Woodcut on imitation Japan paper | $3,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Feb 2008 |
| 2 | Head, 2005 | Screenprint on newsprint | $2,640 | Swann Auction Galleries | Feb 2010 |
| 3 | Woman, 2005 | Woodcut on thin Japan paper | $2,400 | Swann Auction Galleries | Feb 2009 |
| 4 | Three Dancers, 1966 | Woodcut | $2,286 | Swann Auction Galleries | Apr 2026 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 6 | $5,000 |
| Prints | 30 | $1,200 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 7 | $5,000 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 26 | $1,200 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 36 results from 2 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Hartwell Yeargans is an American artist with 40 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $1,520.

A work by Hartwell Yeargans sold in 2026 for $1,778, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Hartwell Yeargans work worth?

Across 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hartwell Yeargans work is $1,520.

The median Hartwell Yeargans print sells for $1,200 across 30 lots.

The median Hartwell Yeargans painting sells for $5,000 across 6 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Hartwell Yeargans prints typically sell for $975–$1,920 (the middle half of 26 sold lots).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 30 | $1,200 | $3,000 | — | 2026-10-01 |
| Paintings | 6 | $5,000 | $12,500 | — | 2024-11-12 |

Hartwell Yeargans's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (30 lots) median $1,200. Paintings (6 lots) median $5,000, record $12,500. A typical Hartwell Yeargans painting sells for around 4.2× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 26 | $975–$1,920 | $1,200 | $3,000 |

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $5,000–$8,281 | $5,000 | $12,500 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2018 | $12,500 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $9,375 |
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $3,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $2,640 |

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 Hartwell Yeargans worth?

Across 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hartwell Yeargans work is $1,520. The median Hartwell Yeargans print sells for $1,200 across 30 lots. The median Hartwell Yeargans painting sells for $5,000 across 6 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Hartwell Yeargans prints typically sell for $975–$1,920 (the middle half of 26 sold lots).

### What is the average price of a Hartwell Yeargans print?

Based on 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hartwell Yeargans print is $1,200.

### What is Hartwell Yeargans's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Hartwell Yeargans print is $3,000.

### What is the average price of a small Hartwell Yeargans print?

Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Hartwell Yeargans print (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,200, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Hartwell Yeargans's auction record?

Hartwell Yeargans's auction record is $12,500, set in 2018.

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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.