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# Norman Hartnell

Norman Hartnell is an artist with 17 auction lots recorded since 2012, median price $886. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Norman Hartnell sold in 2021 for $1,641, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Norman Hartnell work worth?

Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Norman Hartnell work is $886.

The median Norman Hartnell work on paper sells for $1,047 across 10 lots.

The median Norman Hartnell print sells for $957 across 2 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $957† | $1,641 | — | 2021-08-24 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $1,047† | $4,189† | — | 2012-10-25 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $4,189† |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $2,900† |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $1,641 |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $274† |

† 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 Norman Hartnell worth?

Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Norman Hartnell work is $886. The median Norman Hartnell work on paper sells for $1,047 across 10 lots. The median Norman Hartnell print sells for $957 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Norman Hartnell's auction record?

Norman Hartnell's auction record is $4,189, set in 2012. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $4,189 (buyer's premium not included).

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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.