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# Rachel Harrison (b. 1966)

## What is Rachel Harrison’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 39 auction results for Rachel Harrison at 9 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,843 including buyer’s premium (middle half $994–$10,001, n=12). The auction record is $88,200 for The Nineties (2022, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Nineties, 2011 | Acrylic paint | $88,200 | Christie's | Mar 2022 |
| 2 | John Locke, 2007 | Acrylic paint | $60,480 | Christie's | Sep 2023 |
| 3 | Last Call, 2003 | Acrylic paint | $52,500 | Christie's | Mar 2020 |
| 4 | Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man, 2011 | Acrylic paint | $48,260 | Phillips | Sep 2024 |
| 5 | Pasquale Paoli, 2007 | Mixed media | $30,240 | Christie's | Oct 2024 |
| 6 | Untitled, 2003 | Acrylic paint | $27,500 | Phillips | Sep 2013 |
| 7 | Stump Speech, 2008 | Acrylic paint | $25,400 | Phillips | Mar 2024 |
| 8 | Jungle Fever, 2008 | Acrylic paint | $25,200 | Christie's | May 2024 |
| 9 | Structural Design, 2010 | Polystyrene, cement, acrylic and Royal Safari portable typewriter and case | $22,680 | Christie's | Jun 2010 |
| 10 | Untitled, 2012 | Graphite | $20,539 | Sotheby's | Sep 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 10 | $25,300 |
| Other | 13 | $5,250 |
| Works on paper | 9 | $1,920 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $28,870 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $5,080 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 13 | $5,040 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 39 results from 9 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Rachel Harrison is an American artist with 46 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $5,250. 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 Rachel Harrison sold in 2026 for $5,376, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Rachel Harrison work worth?

Across 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Rachel Harrison work is $5,250.

The median Rachel Harrison sculpture sells for $25,400 across 10 lots.

The median Rachel Harrison print sells for $582 across 11 lots.

The median Rachel Harrison photograph sells for $1,920 across 9 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 | 11 | $582†‡ | $6,985 | — | 2026-06-12 |
| Paintings | 3 | $3,766 | $5,080 | — | 2025-09-19 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $14,397 | $20,539 | — | 2026-02-27 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 14 | $25,400 | $88,200 | 71.4% | 2025-07-08 |
| Photography | 9 | $1,920 | $48,260 | — | 2026-09-30 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Rachel Harrison's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (11 lots) median $582. Paintings (3 lots) median $3,766, record $5,080. A typical Rachel Harrison painting sells for around 6.5× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $635–$6,874 | $5,334 | $6,985 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $372–$530†‡ | $433†‡ | $5,040 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $25,200–$60,480 | $27,500 | $88,200 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $88,200 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $60,480 |
| Photography | 2024 | $48,260 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $20,539 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $20,539 |
| Photography | 2013 | $8,018 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $6,985 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $6,874 |

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 Rachel Harrison worth?

Across 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Rachel Harrison work is $5,250. The median Rachel Harrison sculpture sells for $25,400 across 10 lots. The median Rachel Harrison print sells for $582 across 11 lots. The median Rachel Harrison photograph sells for $1,920 across 9 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 Rachel Harrison sculpture?

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Rachel Harrison sculpture is $25,400.

### What is Rachel Harrison's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Rachel Harrison sculpture is $88,200.

### What is the average price of a Rachel Harrison print?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Rachel Harrison print is $582. 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 Rachel Harrison's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Rachel Harrison print is $6,985.

### What is Rachel Harrison's auction record?

Rachel Harrison's auction record is $88,200, set in 2022.

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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, “Rachel Harrison auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/rachel-harrison (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.