Henry Bacon (1839–1912)
Henry Bacon is an American artist with 54 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $762. 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 Bacon is recorded as sold in 2026 for $1,700; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henry Bacon work is $762.
The median Henry Bacon painting sells for $1,116 across 21 lots.
The median Henry Bacon work on paper sells for $400 across 13 lots.
The median Henry Bacon print sells for $1,410 across 1 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 | 2 | $1,410 | $1,410 | 50% | 2002-09-20 |
| Paintings | 28 | $1,116‡ | $6,349 | 75% | 2026-05-28 |
| Works on Paper | 21 | $400†‡ | $3,738 | 61.9% | 2026-02-09 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Henry Bacon's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $1,410 with 50% sell-through. Paintings (28 lots) median $1,116, record $6,349.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $474–$2,213‡ | $888‡ | $6,349 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $300–$4,715 | $3,750 | $6,050 |
‡ 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 | $356–$524†‡ | $388†‡ | $3,738 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $200–$1,025†‡ | $881†‡ | $2,500 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $6,349 |
| Paintings | 1992 | $6,050 |
| Works on Paper | 1998 | $3,738 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $2,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2002 | $1,410 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Henry Bacon worth?
Across 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henry Bacon work is $762. The median Henry Bacon painting sells for $1,116 across 21 lots. The median Henry Bacon work on paper sells for $400 across 13 lots. The median Henry Bacon print sells for $1,410 across 1 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 Bacon painting?
Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Henry Bacon painting is $1,116. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Henry Bacon's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Henry Bacon painting is $6,349.
What is the average price of a Henry Bacon work on paper?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Henry Bacon work on paper is $400. 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 Bacon's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Henry Bacon work on paper is $3,738.
What is the average price of a small Henry Bacon painting?
Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Henry Bacon painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $888, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Henry Bacon's auction record?
Henry Bacon's auction record is $6,349, set in 2023.
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