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# Henriette Ronner-knip (1821–1909)

## What is Henriette Ronner-knip’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 66 auction results for Henriette Ronner-knip at 16 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $8,320 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,640–$10,240, n=9). The auction record is $49,860 for HENRIETTE RONNER-KNIP | THE YOUNG ARTIST (2020, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HENRIETTE RONNER-KNIP | THE YOUNG ARTIST | Oil on panel | $49,860 | Sotheby's | Jun 2020 |
| 2 | Playful kittens near a fire place, 1821 | Painting | $42,064 | Christie's | Jun 2017 |
| 3 | Two kittens on a pillow, 1821 | Oil on panel | $37,269 | Bonhams | Jan 2014 |
| 4 | The music lesson, 1821 | Painting | $36,323 | Christie's | Jul 2018 |
| 5 | A mother and her litter in a castle courtyard, 1821 | Painting | $29,132 | Christie's | Feb 2023 |
| 6 | Kittens and mother cat, 19th Century | Oil on canvas | $22,811 | Koller Auktionen | Sep 2017 |
| 7 | A cairn terrier and her puppies in a conservatory | Oil on panel | $20,184 | Christie's | Nov 2016 |
| 8 | Kittens at play, 1821 | Oil paint | $18,534 | Christie's | Mar 2017 |
| 9 | Two kittens | Oil on panel | $18,157 | Veilinghuisaag | Nov 2016 |
| 10 | Mother's Pride, 1903 | Oil on panel | $12,762 | Sotheby's | Dec 2023 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 37 | $6,709 |
| Works on paper | 5 | $768 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 8 | $10,743 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 30 | $4,866 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 66 results from 16 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Henriette Ronner-knip is a Dutch artist with 118 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $3,986. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Henriette Ronner-knip sold in 2026 for $11,520, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**2 Henriette Ronner-knip works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Henriette Ronner-knip work worth?

Across 59 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henriette Ronner-knip work is $3,986.

The median Henriette Ronner-knip painting sells for $5,000 across 39 lots.

The median Henriette Ronner-knip work on paper sells for $817 across 12 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Henriette Ronner-knip paintings typically sell for $2,454–$8,320 (the middle half of 29 sold lots).

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 57 | $5,000† | $49,860 | 68.4% | 2026-10-01 |
| Works on Paper | 14 | $817† | $18,534 | 85.7% | 2026-10-01 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $39,666 | $49,860 | — | 2020-06-18 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 29 | $2,454–$8,320† | $4,206† | $49,860 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $5,221–$10,665† | $7,661† | $22,811 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $507–$1,083† | $688† | $4,773† |

† 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 | 2020 | $49,860 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $42,064 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $18,534 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $11,520 |

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 Henriette Ronner-knip worth?

Across 59 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henriette Ronner-knip work is $3,986. The median Henriette Ronner-knip painting sells for $5,000 across 39 lots. The median Henriette Ronner-knip work on paper sells for $817 across 12 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Henriette Ronner-knip paintings typically sell for $2,454–$8,320 (the middle half of 29 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Henriette Ronner-knip painting?

Based on 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Henriette Ronner-knip painting is $5,000. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Henriette Ronner-knip's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Henriette Ronner-knip painting is $49,860.

### What is the average price of a Henriette Ronner-knip work on paper?

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Henriette Ronner-knip work on paper is $817. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Henriette Ronner-knip's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Henriette Ronner-knip work on paper is $18,534.

### What is the average price of a small Henriette Ronner-knip painting?

Based on 29 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Henriette Ronner-knip painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,206, 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 small Henriette Ronner-knip work on paper?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Henriette Ronner-knip work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $688, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Henriette Ronner-knip's auction record?

Henriette Ronner-knip's auction record is $49,860, set in 2020.

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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, “Henriette Ronner-knip auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/henriette-ronner-knip (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.