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# Anton Henning (b. 1964)

## What is Anton Henning’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 133 auction results for Anton Henning at 25 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $6,057 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,794–$7,740, n=9). The auction record is $100,462 for Spiel im Gegenlicht No. 2 (2006, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spiel im Gegenlicht No. 2, 2001 | Oil paint | $100,462 | Christie's | Oct 2006 |
| 2 | Pin Up No. 74, 2003 | Oil paint | $83,567 | Christie's | Oct 2008 |
| 3 | Pin-up No 58, 2002 | Oil paint | $74,892 | Christie's | Nov 2013 |
| 4 | Untitled | Oil on canvas | $66,885 | Sotheby's | Jul 2008 |
| 5 | Tankstelle im Abendlicht (Aalbek), 2000 | Oil paint | $63,616 | Christie's | Oct 2005 |
| 6 | Pin-up No 54, 2001 | Oil paint | $44,600 | Christie's | Apr 2014 |
| 7 | L'Assistant No.3 | — | $42,311 | Sotheby's | Feb 2007 |
| 8 | Pin-Up No 49, 2001 | Painting | $40,491 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Jun 2022 |
| 9 | Interieur No. 333, 2006 | Oil on canvas | $40,000 | Christie's | Jul 2003 |
| 10 | Interieur No. 95, 2001 | Oil paint | $33,694 | Phillips | Dec 2020 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 70 | $11,944 |
| Other | 14 | $7,538 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 50 | $17,942 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 30 | $4,645 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $3,857 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 133 results from 25 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Anton Henning is a German artist with 203 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $8,652. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Anton Henning sold in 2026 for $12,034, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Anton Henning work worth?

Across 132 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Anton Henning work is $8,652.

The median Anton Henning painting sells for $9,375 across 96 lots.

The median Anton Henning work on paper sells for $804 across 10 lots.

The median Anton Henning print sells for $714 across 5 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Anton Henning paintings typically sell for $8,702–$29,053 (the middle half of 56 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Anton Henning paintings typically sell for $3,657–$9,089 (the middle half of 32 sold lots).

Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 7 | $714† | $17,720 | 71.4% | 2026-06-09 |
| Paintings | 122 | $9,375†‡ | $100,462 | 78.7% | 2026-06-23 |
| Works on Paper | 21 | $804†‡ | $18,164 | 47.6% | 2025-10-23 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 4 | $4,973‡ | $13,750 | — | 2024-06-06 |
| Photography | 6 | $312 | $312 | 16.7% | 2016-07-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $74,892 | $100,462 | — | 2014-04-07 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Anton Henning's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (7 lots) median $714 with 71.4% sell-through. Paintings (122 lots) median $9,375, record $100,462. A typical Anton Henning painting sells for around 13× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 7 lots) the median is $74,892.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $4,015–$8,494‡ | $8,125‡ | $11,352 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 32 | $3,657–$9,089†‡ | $5,893†‡ | $15,120 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 56 | $8,702–$29,053†‡ | $16,883†‡ | $100,462 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $540–$1,375† | $733† | $2,256 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2006 | $100,462 |
| Paintings | 2006 | $90,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $18,164 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $17,720 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2013 | $13,750 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $13,117‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $6,734 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $793† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Anton Henning worth?

Across 132 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Anton Henning work is $8,652. The median Anton Henning painting sells for $9,375 across 96 lots. The median Anton Henning work on paper sells for $804 across 10 lots. The median Anton Henning print sells for $714 across 5 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Anton Henning paintings typically sell for $8,702–$29,053 (the middle half of 56 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Anton Henning paintings typically sell for $3,657–$9,089 (the middle half of 32 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is the average price of a Anton Henning painting?

Based on 96 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Anton Henning painting is $9,375. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is Anton Henning's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Anton Henning painting is $100,462.

### What is the average price of a Anton Henning work on paper?

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Anton Henning work on paper is $804. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is Anton Henning's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Anton Henning work on paper is $18,164.

### What is the average price of a large Anton Henning painting?

Based on 56 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Anton Henning painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $16,883, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is the average price of a medium Anton Henning painting?

Based on 32 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Anton Henning painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $5,893, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is Anton Henning's auction record?

Anton Henning's auction record is $100,462, set in 2006.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Anton Henning auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/anton-henning (updated 2026-11-02).

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.