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# Howard Norton Cook (1901–1980)

## What is Howard Norton Cook’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 168 auction results for Howard Norton Cook at 19 houses since 1995. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,476 including buyer’s premium (middle half $984–$3,075, n=33). The auction record is $32,760 for New York Skyscrapers (2024, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York Skyscrapers, 1929 | Ink | $32,760 | Christie's | Apr 2024 |
| 2 | Prismatic Night #1, 1951, 1951 | Oil on canvas | $30,750 | Santa Fe Art Auction | Nov 2024 |
| 3 | Processional | Fixed pastel on board | $12,800 | Santa Fe Art Auction | Nov 2024 |
| 4 | New Mexico Village | Oil on board | $10,240 | Santa Fe Art Auction | Nov 2024 |
| 5 | Taos Mountains | Ink on gessoed board | $7,680 | Santa Fe Art Auction | Nov 2024 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chrysler Building, 1930 | Engraving | $11,400 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2008 |
| 2 | Financial District, 1931 | Lithograph | $9,375 | Swann Auction Galleries | Mar 2016 |
| 3 | Airplane, 1931 | Engraving | $8,750 | Toomey & Co. | Apr 2022 |
| 4 | Harbor Skyline, 1930 | Etching | $8,750 | Grogan & Company | May 2026 |
| 5 | New York Night, 1931 | Lithograph | $8,160 | Swann Auction Galleries | Sep 2009 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Prints | 139 | $1,638 |
| Works on paper | 10 | $1,255 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 7 | $7,680 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 145 | $1,625 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 168 results from 19 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Howard Norton Cook is an American artist with 193 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $1,700. 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 Howard Norton Cook sold in 2026 for $1,920, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Howard Norton Cook work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Howard Norton Cook work worth?

Across 166 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Howard Norton Cook work is $1,700.

The median Howard Norton Cook print sells for $1,625 across 133 lots.

The median Howard Norton Cook work on paper sells for $1,792 across 8 lots.

The median Howard Norton Cook painting sells for $3,500 across 5 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Howard Norton Cook prints typically sell for $861–$2,820 (the middle half of 129 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 145 | $1,625†‡ | $11,400 | 91.7% | 2026-05-06 |
| Paintings | 5 | $3,500† | $32,000† | — | 2024-10-16 |
| Works on Paper | 11 | $1,792† | $32,760 | 72.7% | 2026-02-12 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 10 | $12,100† | $32,760 | — | 2026-05-03 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Howard Norton Cook's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (145 lots) median $1,625 with 91.7% sell-through. Paintings (5 lots) median $3,500, record $32,000. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $32,000 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Howard Norton Cook painting sells for around 2.2× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 10 lots) the median is $12,100.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 129 | $861–$2,820†‡ | $1,625†‡ | $11,400 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $828–$2,758† | $1,171† | $32,760 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $32,760 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $32,000† |
| Paintings | 2022 | $18,000† |
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $11,400 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $9,375 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $6,000† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Howard Norton Cook worth?

Across 166 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Howard Norton Cook work is $1,700. The median Howard Norton Cook print sells for $1,625 across 133 lots. The median Howard Norton Cook work on paper sells for $1,792 across 8 lots. The median Howard Norton Cook painting sells for $3,500 across 5 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Howard Norton Cook prints typically sell for $861–$2,820 (the middle half of 129 sold 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 Howard Norton Cook print?

Based on 133 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Howard Norton Cook print is $1,625. 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 Howard Norton Cook's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Howard Norton Cook print is $11,400.

### What is the average price of a Howard Norton Cook work on paper?

Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Howard Norton Cook work on paper is $1,792. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Howard Norton Cook's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Howard Norton Cook work on paper is $32,760.

### What is the average price of a small Howard Norton Cook print?

Based on 129 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Howard Norton Cook print (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,625, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Howard Norton Cook's auction record?

Howard Norton Cook's auction record is $32,760, set in 2024.

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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, “Howard Norton Cook auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/howard-norton-cook (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.