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# Hilary Harkness (b. 1971)

Hilary Harkness is an American artist with 15 auction lots recorded since 2011, median price $17,640.

A work by Hilary Harkness sold in 2024 for $76,474, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Hilary Harkness work worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hilary Harkness work is $17,640.

The median Hilary Harkness work on paper sells for $2,875 across 8 lots.

The median Hilary Harkness painting sells for $79,187 across 6 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 6 | $79,187 | $162,500 | — | 2024-06-27 |
| Works on Paper | 9 | $2,875 | $22,680 | 88.9% | 2025-05-02 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $76,474–$157,500 | $81,900 | $162,500 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $2,750–$4,075 | $3,000 | $22,680 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2020 | $162,500 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $157,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $22,680 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $16,380 |

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 Hilary Harkness worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hilary Harkness work is $17,640. The median Hilary Harkness work on paper sells for $2,875 across 8 lots. The median Hilary Harkness painting sells for $79,187 across 6 lots.

### What is Hilary Harkness's auction record?

Hilary Harkness's auction record is $162,500, set in 2020.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 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.