> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/harvey-sherman-harris · updated 2026-11-03

# Harvey Sherman Harris (1915–1999)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 14 auction results for Harvey Sherman Harris at 1 houses since 2019. Over the last 24 months the median price was $344 including buyer’s premium (middle half $312–$469, n=6). The auction record is $3,965 for G.I. Basketball and G.I. Boxing (2019, Neal Auction Company). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | G.I. Basketball and G.I. Boxing, 1915 | Oil studies on paper | $3,965 | Neal Auction Company | Sep 2019 |
| 2 | Celestial Cat III, 1915 | Acrylic on canvas | $640 | Neal Auction Company | Dec 2022 |
| 3 | Lion's Head, 1915 | Oil on canvas | $640 | Neal Auction Company | Sep 2023 |
| 4 | Abstract Cat, 1915 | Ink on paper | $608 | Neal Auction Company | Dec 2022 |
| 5 | No Time, like the Present, 1915 | Acrylic on canvas | $531 | Neal Auction Company | Sep 2026 |
| 6 | Lovers, 1915 | Oil on canvas | $500 | Neal Auction Company | Sep 2026 |
| 7 | Cat Fight, 1915 | Oil on board | $457 | Neal Auction Company | Dec 2023 |
| 8 | Afternoon at the Zoo, 1915 | Watercolor and graphite on paper | $375 | Neal Auction Company | Oct 2026 |
| 9 | The Green-Eyed Cat, 1915 | Watercolor on paper | $366 | Neal Auction Company | Dec 2023 |
| 10 | Study, 1915 | Oil on paper laid on board | $312 | Neal Auction Company | Oct 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 8 | $516 |
| Works on paper | 6 | $339 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 6 | $586 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $366 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 14 results from 1 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Harvey Sherman Harris is an American/Louisiana artist with 11 auction lots recorded since 2019, median price $532.

A work by Harvey Sherman Harris sold in 2023 for $640, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Harvey Sherman Harris work worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Harvey Sherman Harris work is $532.

The median Harvey Sherman Harris painting sells for $548 across 4 lots.

The median Harvey Sherman Harris work on paper sells for $487 across 4 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 6 | $548 | $640 | 66.7% | 2024-02-20 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $487 | $3,965 | 80% | 2024-02-20 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $3,965 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $640 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $640 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $608 |

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 Sherman Harris worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Harvey Sherman Harris work is $532. The median Harvey Sherman Harris painting sells for $548 across 4 lots. The median Harvey Sherman Harris work on paper sells for $487 across 4 lots.

### What is Harvey Sherman Harris's auction record?

Harvey Sherman Harris's auction record is $3,965, set in 2019.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Harvey Sherman Harris auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/harvey-sherman-harris (updated 2026-11-03).

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.