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William Harnett, Still Life with Books, 1881, oil on canvas© Bonhams — view on Bonhams website ↗

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Still Life with Books

William Harnett (American, 1848–1892) · 1881

$229,100 price realized incl. premium

≈ £174,366≈ €197,670

Hammer $180,000 · with buyer’s premium $229,100

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Medium
Oil · Paintings all oil results →
As published: “oil on canvas”
Support
Canvas
Signed / inscribed
Signed and dated
Category
Oil paintings
Dimensions
28 1/8 x 38 in. (71.4 x 96.5 cm.)
Auction house
Bonhams
Sale
American Art (30701)
Date
November 18, 2025
Location
New York, United States
Lot
52
Estimate
$60,000 – $80,000 (≈ £45,666 – £60,887) (≈ €51,769 – €69,025)
Source
Auction house bonhams.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 25, 2026

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