Ernest Martin Hennings (1886–1956)
What is Ernest Martin Hennings’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 43 auction results for Ernest Martin Hennings at 13 houses since 2000. Over the last 24 months the median price was $7,300 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,246–$59,240, n=10). The auction record is $601,000 for Across Taos Valley (2007, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Across Taos Valley | — | $601,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2007 |
| 2 | Along the Greasewood Trail, 1886 | Oil paint | $500,000 | Christie's | Jan 2024 |
| 3 | Hunters in the Canyon, 1886 | Oil on canvas | $340,000 | Bonhams | Oct 2020 |
| 4 | Clouds, Mountains and Sage, 1922 | Oil paint | $182,500 | Christie's | Dec 2010 |
| 5 | Land of Sage and Cedar | Oil on canvas | $152,900 | Freeman's Hindman | Nov 2025 |
| 6 | In the Foothills, 1886 | Oil paint | $133,000 | Christie's | Apr 2008 |
| 7 | Across the Sagebrush, 1886 | Oil paint | $102,000 | Christie's | May 2005 |
| 8 | Taos Pueblo Indian | Oil on canvasboard | $94,800 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Mar 2008 |
| 9 | Taos Pueblo Indian | Oil on canvas | $94,800 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Mar 2008 |
| 10 | The Comic Supplement, 1922 | Oil paint | $92,500 | Christie's | Nov 2012 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 30 | $46,500 |
| Prints | 5 | $3,000 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 9 | $43,000 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 27 | $28,200 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 43 results from 13 houses · How we compute these figures
Ernest Martin Hennings is an American artist with 51 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $29,375. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Ernest Martin Hennings sold in 2025 for $152,900, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernest Martin Hennings work is $29,375.
The median Ernest Martin Hennings painting sells for $41,500 across 32 lots.
The median Ernest Martin Hennings print sells for $3,000 across 5 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Ernest Martin Hennings paintings typically sell for $12,125–$87,200 (the middle half of 23 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 | $3,000† | $5,581 | 71.4% | 2026-03-10 |
| Paintings | 34 | $41,500†‡ | $500,000 | 94.1% | 2026-04-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $182,500 | $601,000 | — | 2025-11-06 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Ernest Martin Hennings's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (7 lots) median $3,000 with 71.4% sell-through. Paintings (34 lots) median $41,500, record $500,000. A typical Ernest Martin Hennings painting sells for around 14× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 7 lots) the median is $182,500.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $2,460–$3,382† | $3,000† | $5,581 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $12,125–$87,200†‡ | $40,000†‡ | $182,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $18,800–$75,600 | $43,000 | $500,000 |
† 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 | 2024 | $500,000 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $182,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2003 | $5,581 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $3,382 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Ernest Martin Hennings worth?
Across 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernest Martin Hennings work is $29,375. The median Ernest Martin Hennings painting sells for $41,500 across 32 lots. The median Ernest Martin Hennings print sells for $3,000 across 5 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Ernest Martin Hennings paintings typically sell for $12,125–$87,200 (the middle half of 23 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 Ernest Martin Hennings painting?
Based on 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ernest Martin Hennings painting is $41,500. 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 Ernest Martin Hennings's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ernest Martin Hennings painting is $500,000.
What is the average price of a small Ernest Martin Hennings painting?
Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Ernest Martin Hennings painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $40,000, 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 Ernest Martin Hennings's auction record?
Ernest Martin Hennings's auction record is $601,000, set in 2007.
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