Henry Bastin (1896–1979)
What is Henry Bastin’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 32 auction results for Henry Bastin at 3 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,518 including buyer’s premium (middle half $806–$2,035, n=7). The auction record is $13,581 for Tree of Life (2026, Lawsons Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tree of Life, 1970 | Oil on board | $13,581 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Mar 2026 |
| 2 | The Olgas, 1966 | Oil, gouache and watercolour on board | $3,579 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Feb 2022 |
| 3 | Mermaid with Fish, 1959 | Ink, gouache and watercolour on paper | $2,137 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Sep 2026 |
| 4 | Koalas in Eucalyptus Trees, 1979 | Oil on board | $1,934 | Lawsons Auctioneers | May 2025 |
| 5 | The Diver, 1974 | Oil on board | $1,518 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Mar 2026 |
| 6 | Dragon Boat, 1967 | Oil on composition board | $1,307 | Deutscher and Hackett | Aug 2022 |
| 7 | Birds in Apple Tree, 1978 | Oil on board | $1,047 | Lawsons Auctioneers | May 2025 |
| 8 | Sun kissed Landscape, 1979 | Oil on board | $564 | Lawsons Auctioneers | May 2025 |
| 9 | Coral Reef, 1965 | Acrylic on silver foil paper | $285 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Oct 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 7 | $1,518 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 32 results from 3 houses · How we compute these figures
Henry Bastin is a Belgium, Australia artist with 39 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $1,047. 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 Bastin sold in 2026 for $2,137, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Henry Bastin on OpeningBid →What is a Henry Bastin work worth?
Across 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henry Bastin work is $1,047.
The median Henry Bastin painting sells for $1,131 across 26 lots.
The median Henry Bastin work on paper sells for $910 across 4 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 | 34 | $1,131†‡ | $13,581 | 76.5% | 2026-03-16 |
| Works on Paper | 9 | $910† | $2,137 | 44.4% | 2026-09-22 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $564–$1,394† | $763† | $3,248† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $1,025–$2,075† | $1,518† | $3,579 |
† 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 | $13,581 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $3,579 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $2,137 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $1,033† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Henry Bastin worth?
Across 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henry Bastin work is $1,047. The median Henry Bastin painting sells for $1,131 across 26 lots. The median Henry Bastin work on paper sells for $910 across 4 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 Bastin painting?
Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Henry Bastin painting is $1,131. 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 Bastin's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Henry Bastin painting is $13,581.
What is the average price of a small Henry Bastin painting?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Henry Bastin painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $763, 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 Henry Bastin painting?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Henry Bastin painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,518, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Henry Bastin's auction record?
Henry Bastin's auction record is $13,581, set in 2026.
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