Charles Cooper Henderson (1803–1877)
What is Charles Cooper Henderson’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 51 auction results for Charles Cooper Henderson at 26 houses since 1999. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,509 including buyer’s premium (middle half $748–$3,181, n=5). The auction record is $12,593 for Summer; Winter - coaching scenes (2020, Sworders). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Summer; Winter - coaching scenes | Oil on canvas | $12,593 | Sworders | Dec 2020 |
| 2 | Summer; Winter - coaching scenes, 1803 | Oil on canvas | $12,386 | Sworders | Dec 2020 |
| 3 | The Advent of Steam | Oil on canvas | $9,414 | James Adam Salesrooms | Oct 2018 |
| 4 | THE LONDON TO LEOMINSTER STAGECOACH, 2000 | Oil on canvas | $4,879 | Olympia Auctions | Dec 2024 |
| 5 | The Carlisle to York Royal Mail Coach | Oil on canvas | $3,181 | James Adam Salesrooms | Oct 2025 |
| 6 | FIGURE STUDIES | Watercolour | $1,780 | Sworders | Mar 2016 |
| 7 | Calais, Amiens, Beauvais, N. D. des Victoires, On the road; Racing on the king's highway, 1830 | Plume et aquarelle | $1,509 | Beaussant Lefèvre & Associés | Apr 2026 |
| 8 | The Louth London Royal Mail, 1803 | Painting | $1,500 | Bonhams | Apr 2014 |
| 9 | A pair of scenes of horses being led | Oil on canvas | $1,484 | Sotheby's | Apr 2022 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fores's Coaching Recollections: Waking Up, Pulling Up to Un-Skid, The Night Team, 1843 | Hand-coloured aquatints, wove paper | $1,206 | Christie's | Dec 1999 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 15 | $1,204 |
| Works on paper | 8 | $516 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 15 | $1,206 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $775 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 51 results from 26 houses · How we compute these figures
Charles Cooper Henderson is a British (modern) artist with 53 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $923. 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 Charles Cooper Henderson sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $3,600 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Charles Cooper Henderson on OpeningBid →What is a Charles Cooper Henderson work worth?
Across 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Cooper Henderson work is $923.
The median Charles Cooper Henderson painting sells for $1,484 across 25 lots.
The median Charles Cooper Henderson work on paper sells for $368 across 12 lots.
The median Charles Cooper Henderson print sells for $93 across 8 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Charles Cooper Henderson paintings typically sell for $826–$4,129 (the middle half of 22 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 | 12 | $93†‡ | $1,206 | 66.7% | 2025-09-23 |
| Paintings | 31 | $1,484†‡ | $33,716† | 80.6% | 2026-09-10 |
| Works on Paper | 18 | $368†‡ | $1,780 | 66.7% | 2024-11-20 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $12,593† | $33,716† | — | 2020-12-09 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Charles Cooper Henderson's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (12 lots) median $93 with 66.7% sell-through. Paintings (31 lots) median $1,484, record $33,716. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $33,716 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Charles Cooper Henderson painting sells for around 16× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $12,593.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $37–$923†‡ | $94†‡ | $1,206 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 22 | $826–$4,129†‡ | $1,492†‡ | $33,716† |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $132–$720†‡ | $368†‡ | $1,780 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2020 | $33,716† |
| Paintings | 2020 | $12,593 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $1,780 |
| Prints & Editions | 1999 | $1,206 |
| Works on Paper | 1999 | $1,156 |
| Prints & Editions | 2001 | $923‡ |
† 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. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Charles Cooper Henderson worth?
Across 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Cooper Henderson work is $923. The median Charles Cooper Henderson painting sells for $1,484 across 25 lots. The median Charles Cooper Henderson work on paper sells for $368 across 12 lots. The median Charles Cooper Henderson print sells for $93 across 8 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Charles Cooper Henderson paintings typically sell for $826–$4,129 (the middle half of 22 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 Charles Cooper Henderson painting?
Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles Cooper Henderson painting is $1,484. 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 Charles Cooper Henderson's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles Cooper Henderson painting is $33,716. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $33,716 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Charles Cooper Henderson work on paper?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles Cooper Henderson work on paper is $368. 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 Charles Cooper Henderson's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles Cooper Henderson work on paper is $1,780.
What is the average price of a Charles Cooper Henderson print?
Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles Cooper Henderson print is $93. 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 Charles Cooper Henderson's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles Cooper Henderson print is $1,206.
What is the average price of a medium Charles Cooper Henderson painting?
Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Charles Cooper Henderson painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,492, 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 small Charles Cooper Henderson work on paper?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Charles Cooper Henderson work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $368, 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 Charles Cooper Henderson's auction record?
Charles Cooper Henderson's auction record is $33,716, set in 2020. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $33,716 (buyer's premium not included).
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