> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/elsie-henderson · updated 2026-11-03

# 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.

## What is a Elsie Henderson work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Elsie Henderson auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/elsie-henderson (updated 2026-11-03).

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.
