John Harris (b. 1935)
John Harris is an American artist with 29 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $278. 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 John Harris sold in 2026 for $2,069, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View John Harris on OpeningBid →What is a John Harris work worth?
Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Harris work is $278.
The median John Harris print sells for $268 across 16 lots.
The median John Harris painting sells for $232 across 2 lots.
The median John Harris sculpture sells for $625 across 1 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 | 24 | $268†‡ | $1,250 | 66.7% | 2025-12-10 |
| Paintings | 4 | $232†‡ | $400‡ | 50% | 2024-01-26 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $625 | $625 | — | 2015-05-17 |
| Photography | 1 | $5,935 | $5,935 | — | 2021-11-17 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
John Harris's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (24 lots) median $268 with 66.7% sell-through. Paintings (4 lots) median $232, record $400. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $216–$366†‡ | $256†‡ | $1,250 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2021 | $5,935 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $1,250 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $752† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2015 | $625 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $400‡ |
| Paintings | 2018 | $64† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a John Harris worth?
Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Harris work is $278. The median John Harris print sells for $268 across 16 lots. The median John Harris painting sells for $232 across 2 lots. The median John Harris sculpture sells for $625 across 1 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 John Harris print?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a John Harris print is $268. 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 John Harris's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a John Harris print is $1,250.
What is the average price of a medium John Harris print?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium John Harris print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $256, 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 John Harris's auction record?
John Harris's auction record is $5,935, set in 2021.
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