Harrison Fisher Auction Prices and Value Guide
Harrison Fisher auction prices are tracked in Appraisily's artist market index, with source-directory coverage of 309 records. Use this page to review sold-lot activity, market context, and valuation factors before requesting a formal appraisal.
Harrison Fisher auction prices: quick answer
Harrison Fisher auction prices depend on medium, size, date, condition, provenance, edition details, attribution confidence, and recent comparable auction sales.
- Artist
- Harrison Fisher
- Source records
- 309
- Market update
- 2026-02-06
Harrison Fisher market snapshot
Harrison Fisher shows deep auction liquidity with 191 tracked lots. Median realized sale is around $100. Category concentration is still broad or sparse. Last 12 months recorded 5 sales. Latest recorded sale: 2025-12-09.
Realized price distribution
- Under $1,000 (83.2% · 109 sales)
- $1,000 to $10,000 (16.0% · 21 sales)
- $10,000+ (0.8% · 1 sales)
- Median sale (last 12 months)
- $37
- Sales recorded (last 12 months)
- 5
- Median shift vs prior year
- 0.0%
- Latest recorded sale
- 2025-12-09
Artist context
About Harrison Fisher
Harrison Fisher (1875–1934) was an American illustrator and painter born in Brooklyn, New York. Recognized as a leading figure of the Golden Age of American Illustration, Fisher produced a prolific body of work in genre and figurative subjects, with a strong reputation for his depictions of idealized women. His illustrations appeared widely in popular magazines of the early twentieth century, and his paintings and drawings circulated through high-quality print reproductions. Fisher's career coincided with the peak of magazine illustration in the United States, and his work remains well represented in museum collections, including The Museum of Modern Art in New York. With over 300 works documented in auction records, Fisher is a frequently encountered name in the American illustration art market.
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Common works and media
Fisher's output spans magazine illustrations, book illustrations, original oil paintings, charcoal and pastel drawings, and photomechanical reproductions of his artwork. Genre scenes and figurative compositions — particularly portraits of women — are the most frequently encountered subjects. Works may appear as framed period prints, original preparatory drawings, or finished paintings, and collectors should verify medium and attribution before purchase.
Market and appraisal context
Harrison Fisher's work appears regularly at auction, primarily as original illustrations, paintings, and works on paper. Collectors should consider whether a work is an original painting or drawing versus a later photomechanical reproduction, as this distinction significantly affects value. Provenance, condition, and subject matter all influence appraisal outcomes. Comparable public auction records for similar Fisher works should be consulted alongside expert attribution review when assessing fair market value.
Auction categories and appraisal factors
Common auction categories
- Illustration Art
- Paintings
- Works on Paper
Value drivers
- Medium (original illustration vs. reproduction print)
- Attribution and authenticity
- Condition of paper or canvas support
- Provenance history
Appraisal caveats
- The source pack does not include specific auction results or realized prices. Appraisal values should be based on comparable sales and expert review.
Evidence
Sources for artist context
This source-grounded artist context passed Appraisily's promotion threshold: high confidence, strong sources.
- RKD — Netherlands Institute for Art History library authority
- Wikidata library authority
- VIAF library authority
- Getty Vocabulary Program library authority
- Library of Congress library authority
- The Museum of Modern Art museum or university
Data basis
This page is built from Appraisily's public auction market index. Private transactions, incomplete sale feeds, and attribution changes may not be fully represented.
Artist value FAQ
How much is Harrison Fisher worth?
Comparable public auction sales are the best starting point, but final value depends on the specific artwork, condition, size, medium, provenance, and attribution confidence.
Can Appraisily value my Harrison Fisher artwork?
Yes. Appraisily can review photos, dimensions, signatures, condition, provenance, and comparable market data to prepare a current valuation.