Bill Henson (b. 1955)
What is Bill Henson’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 259 auction results for Bill Henson at 16 houses since 2000. Over the last 24 months the median price was $12,673 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,458–$17,730, n=33). The auction record is $45,410 for Untitled 1987-88 (2005, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled 1987-88, 1955 | Type C photograph, Gaffer tape and tacks on marine plywood, 1987 - 1988 | $45,410 | Christie's | May 2005 |
| 2 | UNTITLED #117, 2001 – 02 | Type C photograph | $41,820 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jul 2021 |
| 3 | UNTITLED 1994/5 TRIPTYCH, 1994-1995 | Type C photographs | $36,658 | Deutscher and Hackett | Sep 2021 |
| 4 | UNTITLED 1994/5 TRIPTYCH, 1994 – 95 | Type C photographs | $35,991 | Deutscher and Hackett | Sep 2021 |
| 5 | UNTITLED #83, 2000 – 02 | Type C photograph | $35,315 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jul 2021 |
| 6 | UNTITLED #65, 2001 - 02 | Type C photograph | $29,739 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jul 2021 |
| 7 | UNTITLED #33, 2005-06 | Archival inkjet pigment print | $28,573 | Deutscher and Hackett | Mar 2022 |
| 8 | UNTITLED, 1990-91 (From Paris Opera Project) | Type C photograph | $25,574 | Deutscher and Hackett | Apr 2014 |
| 9 | UNTITLED, 1990-91 (From Paris Opera Project), 1990-1991 | Type C photograph | $25,574 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UNTITLED 1983/84, 1983-1984 | Triptychprinted 2021archival pigment inkjet prints | $32,932 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 20 | $13,561 |
| Photographs | 138 | $11,125 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 85 | $14,340 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 45 | $8,050 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $1,860 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 259 results from 16 houses · How we compute these figures
Bill Henson is an Australian artist with 373 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $10,338. 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 Bill Henson sold in 2026 for $16,520, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 257 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bill Henson work is $10,338.
The median Bill Henson photograph sells for $9,899 across 195 lots.
The median Bill Henson print sells for $14,444 across 18 lots.
The median Bill Henson sculpture sells for $20,000 across 1 lots.
Large (over 120 cm) Bill Henson photographs typically sell for $10,031–$17,481 (the middle half of 104 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Bill Henson photographs typically sell for $4,700–$10,424 (the middle half of 65 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 | 28 | $14,444†‡ | $32,932 | 64.3% | 2026-06-17 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $20,000 | $20,000 | — | 2016-04-04 |
| Photography | 256 | $9,899†‡ | $45,410 | 76.2% | 2026-06-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 13 | $32,932†‡ | $45,410 | — | 2026-06-17 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $5,769–$21,658†‡ | $14,621†‡ | $32,932 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $13,994–$15,903†‡ | $14,591†‡ | $23,955‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 24 | $1,261–$3,924†‡ | $1,915†‡ | $8,365 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 65 | $4,700–$10,424†‡ | $7,170†‡ | $27,272† |
| large (over 120 cm) | 104 | $10,031–$17,481†‡ | $13,210†‡ | $45,410 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2005 | $45,410 |
| Photography | 2021 | $36,658 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $32,932 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $27,160‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2016 | $20,000 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Bill Henson worth?
Across 257 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bill Henson work is $10,338. The median Bill Henson photograph sells for $9,899 across 195 lots. The median Bill Henson print sells for $14,444 across 18 lots. The median Bill Henson sculpture sells for $20,000 across 1 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Bill Henson photographs typically sell for $10,031–$17,481 (the middle half of 104 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Bill Henson photographs typically sell for $4,700–$10,424 (the middle half of 65 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 Bill Henson photograph?
Based on 195 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bill Henson photograph is $9,899. 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 Bill Henson's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Bill Henson photograph is $45,410.
What is the average price of a Bill Henson print?
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bill Henson print is $14,444. 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 Bill Henson's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Bill Henson print is $32,932.
What is the average price of a large Bill Henson photograph?
Based on 104 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Bill Henson photograph (large (over 120 cm)) is $13,210, 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 Bill Henson photograph?
Based on 65 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Bill Henson photograph (medium (50–120 cm)) is $7,170, 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 Bill Henson's auction record?
Bill Henson's auction record is $45,410, set in 2005.
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