> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/harvey-probber · updated 2026-11-02

# Harvey Probber (1922–2003)

## What is Harvey Probber’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 254 auction results for Harvey Probber at 24 houses since 2000. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,524 including buyer’s premium (middle half $762–$6,823, n=33). The auction record is $22,218 for Suite de dix chaises (2026, PIASA). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suite de dix chaises, 1922 | Wool | $22,218 | PIASA | Jun 2026 |
| 2 | Harvey Probber (1922-2003), 1970 | Cannage et contreplaqué | $16,301 | PIASA | Jun 2022 |
| 3 | Modèle ‘1066’, 1950 | Wool | $15,163 | PIASA | Apr 2026 |
| 4 | Harvey Probber (1922-2003) Paire de tables d'appoint, 1922 | Cannage et contreplaqué | $14,812 | PIASA | Jun 2026 |
| 5 | Daybed, 1922 | Daybed | $14,072 | PIASA | Jun 2026 |
| 6 | custom cabinet, 1965 | Leather | $11,875 | Wright | Apr 2012 |
| 7 | Harvey Probber (1922-2003) Commode double, 1922 | Commode double | $11,850 | PIASA | Jun 2026 |
| 8 | Mayan sofa, 1983 | Sofa | $11,250 | Wright | Mar 2011 |
| 9 | Paire de tables d'appoint - Edition limitée, 1922 | Noyer | $10,337 | PIASA | Nov 2018 |
| 10 | Modular sectional sofa, 1968 | Modular sectional sofa | $10,200 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Jun 2007 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 218 | $2,098 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 95 | $2,750 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 103 | $2,000 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $1,375 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 254 results from 24 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Harvey Probber is an American artist with 292 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $2,000. 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 Harvey Probber sold in 2026 for $3,840, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Harvey Probber work worth?

Across 247 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Harvey Probber work is $2,000.

The median Harvey Probber sculpture sells for $2,625 across 17 lots.

The median Harvey Probber work on paper sells for $664 across 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 4 | $664 | $688 | 50% | 2026-08-20 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 18 | $2,625 | $10,200 | 94.4% | 2026-06-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 13 | $11,850 | $22,218 | — | 2026-06-30 |

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $1,280–$4,114 | $2,348 | $10,200 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2006 | $10,200 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $8,147 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $688 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $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 Harvey Probber worth?

Across 247 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Harvey Probber work is $2,000. The median Harvey Probber sculpture sells for $2,625 across 17 lots. The median Harvey Probber work on paper sells for $664 across 2 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 the average price of a Harvey Probber sculpture?

Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Harvey Probber sculpture is $2,625.

### What is Harvey Probber's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Harvey Probber sculpture is $10,200.

### What is the average price of a medium Harvey Probber sculpture?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Harvey Probber sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,348, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

Harvey Probber's auction record is $22,218, set in 2026.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Harvey Probber auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/harvey-probber (updated 2026-11-02).

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.