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# Harvey Ellis (1852–1904)

Harvey Ellis is an American artist with 38 auction lots recorded since 1988, median price $6,688. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Harvey Ellis sold in 2024 for $6,985, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Harvey Ellis work worth?

Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Harvey Ellis work is $6,688.

The median Harvey Ellis print sells for $528 across 2 lots.

The median Harvey Ellis painting sells for $2,278 across 2 lots.

The median Harvey Ellis sculpture sells for $7,575 across 1 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $528‡ | $605 | 66.7% | 2023-06-14 |
| Paintings | 2 | $2,278 | $3,125 | — | 2022-09-22 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $7,575 | $7,575 | — | 2019-10-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $182,500 | $206,500 | — | 2012-12-15 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Harvey Ellis's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $528 with 66.7% sell-through. Paintings (2 lots) median $2,278, record $3,125. A typical Harvey Ellis painting sells for around 4.3× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $182,500.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $7,575 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $3,125 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $1,430 |
| Prints & Editions | 1990 | $605 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $450‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Harvey Ellis worth?

Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Harvey Ellis work is $6,688. The median Harvey Ellis print sells for $528 across 2 lots. The median Harvey Ellis painting sells for $2,278 across 2 lots. The median Harvey Ellis sculpture sells for $7,575 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Harvey Ellis's auction record?

Harvey Ellis's auction record is $206,500, set in 2009.

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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, “Harvey Ellis auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/harvey-ellis (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.