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

# Henk Guth (1921–2003)

## What is Henk Guth’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 59 auction results for Henk Guth at 2 houses since 2012. Over the last 24 months the median price was $149 including buyer’s premium (middle half $92–$176, n=16). The auction record is $324 for Macdonnell Ranges (2026, Lawsons Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Macdonnell Ranges | Acrylic on canvas board | $324 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Apr 2026 |
| 2 | Serpentine Gorge, 1979 | Oil on board | $228 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Mar 2026 |
| 3 | Outback Landscapes | Oils on board | $220 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Apr 2012 |
| 4 | Ormiston Gorge, 1973 | Oil on board | $208 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2026 |
| 5 | Part of the MacDonnell Ranges, 1973 | Oil on board | $208 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2026 |
| 6 | Ormiston Gorge | Oil on board | $199 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jun 2024 |
| 7 | In the MacDonnell Ranges | Oil on canvas | $166 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Dec 2025 |
| 8 | Ormiston Gorge, 2003 | Oil on canvas on board | $166 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Dec 2025 |
| 9 | MacDonnell Ranges | Oil on canvas on board | $154 | Lawsons Auctioneers | May 2025 |
| 10 | Central Australian Landscape | Oil on board | $149 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Dec 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 25 | $141 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 10 | $147 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $139 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 59 results from 2 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Henk Guth is an Australia artist with 48 auction lots recorded since 2013, median price $118. 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 Henk Guth sold in 2026 for $208, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Henk Guth work worth?

Across 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henk Guth work is $118.

The median Henk Guth painting sells for $116 across 50 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Henk Guth paintings typically sell for $62–$150 (the middle half of 24 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Henk Guth paintings typically sell for $91–$204 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 62 | $116† | $324 | 80.6% | 2026-09-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $286† | $324 | — | 2026-04-01 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 24 | $62–$150† | $99† | $324 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 23 | $91–$204† | $148† | $286† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $324 |
| Paintings | 2012 | $286† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Henk Guth worth?

Across 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henk Guth work is $118. The median Henk Guth painting sells for $116 across 50 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Henk Guth paintings typically sell for $62–$150 (the middle half of 24 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Henk Guth paintings typically sell for $91–$204 (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 Henk Guth painting?

Based on 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Henk Guth painting is $116. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Henk Guth's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Henk Guth painting is $324.

### What is the average price of a small Henk Guth painting?

Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Henk Guth painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $99, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a medium Henk Guth painting?

Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Henk Guth painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $148, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Henk Guth's auction record?

Henk Guth's auction record is $324, 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, “Henk Guth auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/henk-guth (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.