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

# Florence Henri (1893–1982)

## What is Florence Henri’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 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 $6,979 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,820–$8,305, n=8). The auction record is $76,800 for Composition (Plates and Mirrors) (2026, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Composition (Plates and Mirrors), 1929 | Gelatin silver print | $76,800 | Christie's | Oct 2026 |
| 2 | Composition (bobbins and mirrors), 1893 | Cartes-de-visite | $47,556 | Christie's | May 2008 |
| 3 | Fenêtres, 1893 | Cartes-de-visite | $45,226 | Christie's | May 2008 |
| 4 | Composition (plates and mirrors), 1893 | Cartes-de-visite | $33,580 | Christie's | May 2008 |
| 5 | Nu au coquillage, 1930 | Épreuve argentique d’époque | $19,112 | Ader | Nov 2022 |
| 6 | Composition | Watercolour and collage | $16,339 | Sworders | Apr 2021 |
| 7 | Composition, 1893 | Watercolour and collage | $15,483 | Sworders | Apr 2021 |
| 8 | Ohne Titel (Collage, Bleistift und Aquarell auf Papier), 1893 | Collage, Bleistift und Aquarell auf Papier | $14,303 | Christie's | Sep 2018 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | 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 |

**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 15 | $6,930 |
| Photographs | 48 | $1,912 |
| Other | 6 | $1,340 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 7 | $3,048 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 60 | $2,700 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 82 results from 21 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Florence Henri is a Swiss artist with 170 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $2,295. 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.

**4 Florence Henri works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Florence Henri work worth?

Across 80 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Florence Henri work is $2,295.

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

## 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 $2,295. 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 $76,800, set in 2026.

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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, “Florence Henri auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/florence-henri (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.