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# William M. Harnett (1848–1892)

William M. Harnett is an American artist with 3 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $72,800.

A work by William M. Harnett sold in 2007 for $1,008,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William M. Harnett work worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William M. Harnett work is $72,800.

The median William M. Harnett painting sells for $3,738 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1 | $3,738 | $3,738 | — | 1997-11-21 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1997 | $3,738 |

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 William M. Harnett worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William M. Harnett work is $72,800. The median William M. Harnett painting sells for $3,738 across 1 lots.

### What is William M. Harnett's auction record?

William M. Harnett's auction record is $1,008,000, set in 2007.

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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.