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Alexander F. Harmer

American · 1856–1925 · Painter

Alexander Francis Harmer was an American painter in Southern California. He has been described as the first prominent painter of California. Works by Harmer are part of several… (Wikipedia)

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24lots offered2006–2026years recorded78%sold (18)$2.9kSign up free to seemedian price

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  1. Alexander F. Harmer, Siesta in the Shade, oil on canvas on boardSiesta in the ShadeBonhams · $22,800≈ £11,249≈ €16,529Sign up to see
  2. Alexander F. Harmer, The Pioneer – Vaqueros, 1905, watercolor on paperThe Pioneer – VaquerosCoeur d'Alene Art Auction · $16,380≈ £9,642≈ €12,188Sign up to see
  3. Alexander F. Harmer, First visit of the grandchild, 1918, oil on canvasFirst visit of the grandchildBonhams · $11,875≈ £7,045≈ €8,874Sign up to see

Alexander F. Harmer’s highest prices recorded at auction, ranked in US dollars at each sale-date exchange rate and shown in the currency of the sale (with the buyer’s premium where the house publishes it).

ArtSell has recorded 23 auction results for Alexander F. Harmer between 2006 and 2026, of which 18 sold (78%). A further 1 lot was offered at auction without a published result. Recorded sale prices range from $638Sign up free to see to $22.8kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $22.8kSign up free to see for Siesta in the Shade at Bonhams in August 2007. The most common medium is oil paintings (15 lots). Most results come from Bonhams (17), Coeur d'Alene Art Auction (4) and Michaan's Auctions (1).

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  1. Alexander F. Harmer, Untitled, oil on canvas
    Untitled
    Oil · Canvas
    33 1/4 x 25 1/2 in
    Abell Auction Company · · Lot 110
    $1,250≈ £931≈ €1,074Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Abell Auction Company ↗
  2. Alexander F. Harmer, Indian Scout, oil on board
    Indian Scout
    Oil · Board
    15 x 12 in.
    Bonhams · · Lot 198
    $2,176≈ £1,719≈ €1,991Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–800View at Bonhams ↗
  3. Alexander F. Harmer, Hostage from a Raid, oil on canvas in sepia tones
    Hostage from a Raid
    Oil · Canvas
    20 x 24 in.
    Bonhams · · Lot 199
    $2,432≈ £1,922≈ €2,225Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Bonhams ↗
  4. Alexander F. Harmer, Sketch of Inez, oil on canvas
    Sketch of Inez
    Oil · Canvas
    14 x 10 1/4 in.
    Bonhams · · Lot 14
    $638≈ £532≈ €596Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
  5. Alexander F. Harmer, Oak Dean, oil on canvas
    Oak Dean
    Oil · Canvas
    16 1/4 x 20 1/4in
    Bonhams · · Lot 221
    $1,913≈ £1,518≈ €1,688Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Bonhams ↗
  6. Alexander F. Harmer, Too Much to Drink, 1890, watercolor on paperboard
    Too Much to Drink, 1890
    Watercolor · Board
    9 1/2 x 13 1/2in
    Bonhams · · Lot 422
    $1,211≈ £962≈ €1,069Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–4,000View at Bonhams ↗
  7. Alexander F. Harmer, Roping a Steer, gouache on paper en grisaille
    Roping a Steer
    Gouache · Paper
    9 x 12.25 inches
    Coeur d'Alene Art Auction · · Lot 149
    $1,785≈ £1,437≈ €1,603Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Coeur d'Alene Art Auction ↗
  8. Alexander F. Harmer, The Greeting, watercolor on paper en grisaille
    The Greeting
    Watercolor · Paper
    8 x 11 inches
    Coeur d'Alene Art Auction · · Lot 33
    $3,273≈ £2,634≈ €2,939Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Coeur d'Alene Art Auction ↗
  9. Alexander F. Harmer, Sunset on the coast near Santa Barbara, oil on canvas
    Sunset on the coast near Santa Barbara
    Oil · Canvas
    18 x 24in
    Bonhams · · Lot 107
    $9,375≈ £7,536≈ €8,831Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–8,000View at Bonhams ↗
  10. Alexander F. Harmer, Mission San Luis Rey, oil on canvas
    Mission San Luis Rey
    Oil · Canvas
    18 x 24in
    Bonhams · · Lot 3
    $8,125≈ £6,531≈ €7,654Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–8,000View at Bonhams ↗
Also offered, result not published (1)

Lots by Alexander F. Harmer that were offered at auction where the house did not publish whether they sold. Not counted in any statistics.

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Alexander F. Harmer: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Alexander F. Harmer at auction?

$22,800Sign up free to see, for Siesta in the Shade at Bonhams (August 2007) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Alexander F. Harmer?

The median sale price is $2.9kSign up free to see across 18 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Alexander F. Harmer have sold at auction?

18 of 23 recorded lots sold between 2006 and 2026. 1 further lot was offered with no published result and is not counted.

Which auction houses sell Alexander F. Harmer?

Bonhams, Coeur d'Alene Art Auction and Michaan's Auctions account for the most recorded results. Bonhams · Coeur d'Alene Art Auction · Michaan's Auctions

About Alexander F. Harmer

Alexander Francis Harmer was an American painter in Southern California. He has been described as the first prominent painter of California. Works by Harmer are part of several major collections.

From Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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