Florence Henri (1893–1982)
What is Florence Henri’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 82 auction results for Florence Henri at 21 houses since 1996. Over the last 24 months the median price was $6,930 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,230–$7,324, n=7). The auction record is $47,556 for Composition (bobbins and mirrors) (2008, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Composition (bobbins and mirrors), 1893 | Cartes-de-visite | $47,556 | Christie's | May 2008 |
| 2 | Fenêtres, 1893 | Cartes-de-visite | $45,226 | Christie's | May 2008 |
| 3 | Composition (plates and mirrors), 1893 | Cartes-de-visite | $33,580 | Christie's | May 2008 |
| 4 | Nu au coquillage, 1930 | Épreuve argentique d’époque | $19,112 | Ader | Nov 2022 |
| 5 | Composition | Watercolour and collage | $16,339 | Sworders | Apr 2021 |
| 6 | Composition, 1893 | Watercolour and collage | $15,483 | Sworders | Apr 2021 |
| 7 | Ohne Titel (Collage, Bleistift und Aquarell auf Papier), 1893 | Collage, Bleistift und Aquarell auf Papier | $14,303 | Christie's | Sep 2018 |
| 8 | Composition, 1923 | Gouache | $10,915 | Christie's | Feb 2016 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Figure Composition (Reclining woman with shell), 1893 | Gelatin silver print. 1930. Annotated | $19,120 | Christie's | Oct 2002 |
| 2 | Figure Composition (Reclining woman with shell), 1893 | Credited and printing notations in unknown hands in pencil, 'Mme H. Mannaberg' address stamp on verso | $12,223 | Christie's | Nov 2008 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 15 | $6,930 |
| Photographs | 47 | $1,762 |
| Other | 6 | $1,340 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 7 | $3,048 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 59 | $2,400 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 82 results from 21 houses · How we compute these figures
Florence Henri is a Swiss artist with 170 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $2,200. 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 Florence Henri sold in 2026 for $76,800, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 80 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Florence Henri work is $2,200.
The median Florence Henri photograph sells for $1,711 across 56 lots.
The median Florence Henri work on paper sells for $7,675 across 15 lots.
The median Florence Henri print sells for $2,589 across 8 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Florence Henri photographs typically sell for $884–$5,198 (the middle half of 44 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 | 10 | $2,589‡ | $12,223 | 80% | 2023-09-27 |
| Works on Paper | 20 | $7,675†‡ | $17,123‡ | 75% | 2026-06-26 |
| Photography | 86 | $1,711†‡ | $76,800 | 65.1% | 2026-10-22 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $45,226 | $76,800 | — | 2026-10-22 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $2,383–$4,625‡ | $3,250‡ | $12,223 |
‡ 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) | 14 | $5,602–$13,456†‡ | $7,740†‡ | $17,123‡ |
† 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) | 44 | $884–$5,198†‡ | $1,540†‡ | $76,800 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $3,048–$4,623 | $3,048 | $6,750 |
† 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 | 2026 | $76,800 |
| Photography | 2008 | $47,556 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $17,123‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $16,339 |
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $12,223 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $5,000 |
‡ 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 Florence Henri worth?
Across 80 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Florence Henri work is $2,200. The median Florence Henri photograph sells for $1,711 across 56 lots. The median Florence Henri work on paper sells for $7,675 across 15 lots. The median Florence Henri print sells for $2,589 across 8 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Florence Henri photographs typically sell for $884–$5,198 (the middle half of 44 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 Florence Henri photograph?
Based on 56 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Florence Henri photograph is $1,711. 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 Florence Henri's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Florence Henri photograph is $76,800.
What is the average price of a Florence Henri work on paper?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Florence Henri work on paper is $7,675. 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 Florence Henri's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Florence Henri work on paper is $17,123. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small Florence Henri photograph?
Based on 44 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Florence Henri photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,540, 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 Florence Henri work on paper?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Florence Henri work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $7,740, 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 Florence Henri's auction record?
Florence Henri's auction record is $47,556, set in 2008.
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