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# Henri Schafer (1815–1873)

Henri Schafer is a French artist with 36 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $482. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Henri Schafer sold in 2021 for $809, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Henri Schafer work worth?

Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henri Schafer work is $482.

The median Henri Schafer painting sells for $707 across 10 lots.

The median Henri Schafer work on paper sells for $167 across 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 20 | $707‡ | $1,747‡ | 50% | 2021-09-15 |
| Works on Paper | 15 | $167‡ | $800‡ | 53.3% | 2017-10-21 |

‡ 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) | 6 | $783–$1,448‡ | $1,117‡ | $1,747‡ |

‡ 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) | 7 | $66–$254‡ | $87‡ | $800‡ |

‡ 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 | 2002 | $1,747‡ |
| Paintings | 2002 | $1,456‡ |
| Works on Paper | 1994 | $800‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2002 | $360‡ |

‡ 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 Henri Schafer worth?

Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henri Schafer work is $482. The median Henri Schafer painting sells for $707 across 10 lots. The median Henri Schafer work on paper sells for $167 across 8 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Henri Schafer painting?

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Henri Schafer painting is $707. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Henri Schafer's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Henri Schafer painting is $1,747. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a Henri Schafer work on paper?

Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Henri Schafer work on paper is $167. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Henri Schafer's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Henri Schafer work on paper is $800. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is Henri Schafer's auction record?

Henri Schafer's auction record is $1,747, set in 2002. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Henri Schafer auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/henri-schafer-2 (updated 2026-11-01).

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.