Elsie Henderson (1880–1967)
Elsie Henderson is a British artist with 55 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $708. 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 Elsie Henderson sold in 2026 for $1,010, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Elsie Henderson work is $708.
The median Elsie Henderson work on paper sells for $804 across 30 lots.
The median Elsie Henderson painting sells for $708 across 11 lots.
The median Elsie Henderson sculpture sells for $708 across 3 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Elsie Henderson work on papers typically sell for $496–$1,037 (the middle half of 30 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 | 3 | $248† | $392† | 66.7% | 2024-02-04 |
| Paintings | 12 | $708†‡ | $1,594 | 91.7% | 2024-10-02 |
| Works on Paper | 32 | $804 | $7,021 | 93.8% | 2026-04-28 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $708 | $744 | — | 2021-10-05 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $2,402 | $7,021 | — | 2021-10-05 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Elsie Henderson's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $248 with 66.7% sell-through. Paintings (12 lots) median $708, record $1,594. A typical Elsie Henderson painting sells for around 2.9× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $2,402.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $677–$817†‡ | $708†‡ | $1,594 |
† 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) | 30 | $496–$1,037 | $804 | $7,021 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $7,021 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $2,402 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $1,594 |
| Paintings | 2012 | $1,263‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $744 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $708 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $392† |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $104† |
† 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 Elsie Henderson worth?
Across 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Elsie Henderson work is $708. The median Elsie Henderson work on paper sells for $804 across 30 lots. The median Elsie Henderson painting sells for $708 across 11 lots. The median Elsie Henderson sculpture sells for $708 across 3 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Elsie Henderson work on papers typically sell for $496–$1,037 (the middle half of 30 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 Elsie Henderson work on paper?
Based on 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Elsie Henderson work on paper is $804.
What is Elsie Henderson's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Elsie Henderson work on paper is $7,021.
What is the average price of a Elsie Henderson painting?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Elsie Henderson painting is $708. 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 Elsie Henderson's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Elsie Henderson painting is $1,594.
What is the average price of a small Elsie Henderson work on paper?
Based on 30 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Elsie Henderson work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $804, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is the average price of a medium Elsie Henderson painting?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Elsie Henderson painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $708, 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 Elsie Henderson's auction record?
Elsie Henderson's auction record is $7,021, set in 2021.
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