Henry Alken
What is Henry Alken’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 236 auction results for Henry Alken at 41 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $233 including buyer’s premium (middle half $191–$357, n=5). The auction record is $81,320 for Rounding Tattenham Corner; and Sir J. Hawley's Beadsman beating Lord Derby's Toxophilite, The Derby, 1858 (2019, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Full cry; and The kill | Oil on canvas | $8,428 | Christie's | Dec 2015 |
| 2 | Snob is Beat | Oil on canvas | $3,750 | Freeman's Hindman | Feb 2022 |
| 3 | Preparing for master's ride - scene with horse and groom, 19th C | Oil Painting | $2,900 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | May 1996 |
| 4 | The off; Over the stile; The five-bar gate; and Clearing the fence | Pencil and watercolour | $1,921 | Christie's | Jul 2015 |
| 5 | Bay horse and terrier in stable, 1836 | Oil Painting | $1,400 | Neal Auction Company | Aug 1997 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rounding Tattenham Corner; and Sir J. Hawley's Beadsman beating Lord Derby's Toxophilite, The Derby, 1858, 1858 | Engraved | $81,320 | Sotheby's | May 2019 |
| 2 | The Quorn Hunt | Engraving | $2,304 | James Adam Salesrooms | Feb 2002 |
| 3 | Check, The Cover, Full Cry, The Death, 1823 | Hand-coloured aquatints, wove paper | $1,398 | Christie's | Feb 1999 |
| 4 | Tripp to Melton Mowbray, 1822 | Hand-coloured aquatints, wove paper trimmed with in plate and laid down | $1,299 | Christie's | Dec 1999 |
| 5 | The Leicestershire: The Meeting; Getting Away; Full Cry; and The Death, 1827 | Handcoloured lithographs | $1,178 | Christie's | Apr 2006 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 7 | $1,400 |
| Prints | 38 | $324 |
| Other | 17 | $288 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 13 | $748 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 33 | $321 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 236 results from 41 houses · How we compute these figures
Henry Alken is a British artist with 285 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $271. 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 Henry Alken sold in 2026 for $357, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Henry Alken on OpeningBid →What is a Henry Alken work worth?
Across 137 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henry Alken work is $271.
The median Henry Alken print sells for $118 across 184 lots.
The median Henry Alken painting sells for $703 across 16 lots.
The median Henry Alken work on paper sells for $198 across 9 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Henry Alken prints typically sell for $49–$283 (the middle half of 102 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Henry Alken prints typically sell for $32–$359 (the middle half of 39 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 | 321 | $118†‡ | $81,320 | 57.3% | 2026-08-25 |
| Paintings | 25 | $703†‡ | $8,428 | 64% | 2025-02-18 |
| Works on Paper | 16 | $198†‡ | $1,921 | 56.3% | 2023-10-15 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 12 | $3,775‡ | $81,320 | — | 2022-02-24 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Henry Alken's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (321 lots) median $118 with 57.3% sell-through. Paintings (25 lots) median $703, record $8,428. A typical Henry Alken painting sells for around 5.9× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 12 lots) the median is $3,775.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 102 | $49–$283†‡ | $116†‡ | $3,800‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 39 | $32–$359†‡ | $127†‡ | $81,320 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $315–$1,161†‡ | $703†‡ | $2,900 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 8 | $128–$332†‡ | $239†‡ | $1,921 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $81,320 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $8,428 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $4,000‡ |
| Paintings | 1996 | $2,900 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $1,921 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $433† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Henry Alken worth?
Across 137 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henry Alken work is $271. The median Henry Alken print sells for $118 across 184 lots. The median Henry Alken painting sells for $703 across 16 lots. The median Henry Alken work on paper sells for $198 across 9 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Henry Alken prints typically sell for $49–$283 (the middle half of 102 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Henry Alken prints typically sell for $32–$359 (the middle half of 39 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 Henry Alken print?
Based on 184 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Henry Alken print is $118. 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 Henry Alken's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Henry Alken print is $81,320.
What is the average price of a Henry Alken painting?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Henry Alken painting is $703. 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 Henry Alken's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Henry Alken painting is $8,428.
What is the average price of a Henry Alken work on paper?
Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Henry Alken work on paper is $198. 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 Henry Alken's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Henry Alken work on paper is $1,921.
What is the average price of a small Henry Alken print?
Based on 102 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Henry Alken print (small (under 50 cm)) is $116, 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 medium Henry Alken print?
Based on 39 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Henry Alken print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $127, 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 Henry Alken's auction record?
Henry Alken's auction record is $81,320, set in 2019.
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