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William Harnett Oil Paintings: Auction Prices

1848–1892

Of the 6 lots by William Harnett (oil paintings) recorded at auction between 2020 and 2025, 6 found a buyer (100%). Half of the priced sales fell between $17.5kSign up free to see and $56kSign up free to see, with a median of $25.5kSign up free to see. Still Life with Books holds the top price on file: $229kSign up free to see at Bonhams (November 2025). Most results come from Brunk Auctions (3), Bonhams (2) and Helmuth Stone Gallery (1).

$229,100≈ £174,366≈ €197,670Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumStill Life with BooksBonhams6auction results2020–2025years recorded100%sold$25.5kSign up free to seemedian price

William Harnett oil paintings: key figures

Auction results
6
Sold rate
100%
Active at auction
2020–2025
Median price
$25.5kSign up free to see
Record price
$229kSign up free to see Still Life with Books, Bonhams, Nov 2025

Top auction houses: Brunk Auctions (3), Bonhams (2), Helmuth Stone Gallery (1)

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  1. Still Life with Books by William Harnett, 1881, oil on canvas, sold Nov 2025
    Still Life with Books, 1881
    Oil · Canvas
    28 1/8 x 38 in. (71.4 x 96.5 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 52
    $229,100≈ £174,366≈ €197,670Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $60,000–80,000View at Bonhams ↗
  2. Still Life with Apples and Wine Glass, 1876
    Oil · Canvas
    10 x 14 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 1008
    $17,000≈ £13,151≈ €15,697HammerSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–8,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  3. Mynheer's Lunch, 1879
    Oil · Canvas
    12-1/2 x 10-1/2 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 592
    $19,000≈ £15,224≈ €17,704HammerSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–50,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  4. Still Life with Quill and Pipe by William Harnett, 1879, oil on canvas, sold May 2024
    Still Life with Quill and Pipe, 1879
    Oil · Canvas
    16 1/8 x 24 1/8 in. (41 x 61.3 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 53
    $64,000≈ £51,041≈ €59,713Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $50,000–70,000View at Bonhams ↗
  5. Untitled, 1880Attributed to the artist
    Oil
    5.75 x 6.5 in
    Helmuth Stone Gallery · · Lot 7
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $3,000–5,000View at Helmuth Stone Gallery ↗
  6. The Old Violin, 1886After the artist
    Oil · Canvas
    36 x 24 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 1059
    $850≈ £696≈ €791HammerSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  7. Untitled
    Oil · Board
    20 x 16 in
    Helmuth Stone Gallery · · Lot 38
    $4,410≈ £3,164≈ €3,664$3,500 + $910 premiumSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Helmuth Stone Gallery ↗
  8. Still Life with Jug, Bread and Newspaper, 1881
    Oil · Canvas
    10 x 8 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 1149
    $32,000≈ £26,161≈ €29,152HammerSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–50,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗

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