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

# George Henry (1858–1943)

## What is George Henry’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 28 auction results for George Henry at 7 houses since 2010. Over the last 24 months the median price was $18,375 including buyer’s premium (middle half $10,394–$26,065, n=12). The auction record is $99,510 for The Milliner's Window (2011, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Milliner's Window, 1858 | Oil paint | $99,510 | Christie's | Jun 2011 |
| 2 | Spring (or 'In the bluebell wood'), 1858 | Oil on canvas | $77,456 | Christie's | Jul 2025 |
| 3 | Spring (or 'In the bluebell wood'), 1858 | Oil on canvas | $70,185 | Christie's | Jun 2024 |
| 4 | BY THE LAKE | Signed, oil on canvas | $61,316 | Lyon & Turnbull | Jun 2026 |
| 5 | Audrey, 1886 | — | $35,326 | Christie's | Nov 2018 |
| 6 | GATHERING BLUEBELLS | Signed, oil on canvas | $32,475 | Lyon & Turnbull | Jun 2026 |
| 7 | GEISHA AND RICKSHAW | Signed, watercolour | $23,929 | Lyon & Turnbull | Jun 2026 |
| 8 | BEAUTY AND THE BEAST | <p>Signed, oil on canvas</p> | $21,362 | Lyon & Turnbull | Jun 2025 |
| 9 | GEISHAS IN A GARDEN | Signed, watercolour | $19,247 | Lyon & Turnbull | Dec 2024 |
| 10 | THE TORTOISESHELL MIRROR, 1903 | <p>Signed and dated 1903, oil on canvas</p> | $17,502 | Lyon & Turnbull | Dec 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 16 | $11,720 |
| Works on paper | 5 | $2,896 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 12 | $21,588 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $5,576 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $2,357 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 28 results from 7 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


George Henry is a British (modern) artist with 33 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $6,862. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by George Henry sold in 2026 for $61,316, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a George Henry work worth?

Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Henry work is $6,862.

The median George Henry painting sells for $11,571 across 20 lots.

The median George Henry work on paper sells for $11,072 across 4 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 23 | $11,571‡ | $99,510 | 87% | 2026-06-04 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $11,072 | $23,929 | 80% | 2026-06-04 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $9,216–$65,750‡ | $17,502‡ | $99,510 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $2,450–$5,576‡ | $5,072‡ | $21,362 |

‡ 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 | 2011 | $99,510 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $77,456 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $23,929 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $19,247 |

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 George Henry worth?

Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Henry work is $6,862. The median George Henry painting sells for $11,571 across 20 lots. The median George Henry work on paper sells for $11,072 across 4 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a George Henry painting?

Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a George Henry painting is $11,571. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is George Henry's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a George Henry painting is $99,510.

### What is the average price of a medium George Henry painting?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium George Henry painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $17,502, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is George Henry's auction record?

George Henry's auction record is $99,510, set in 2011.

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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, “George Henry auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/george-henry (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.