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# Henry Billings (1901–1987)

Henry Billings is an American artist with 8 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $305. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Henry Billings sold in 2026 for $3,870, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Henry Billings work worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henry Billings work is $305.

The median Henry Billings painting sells for $3,870 across 3 lots.

The median Henry Billings work on paper sells for $236 across 3 lots.

The median Henry Billings print sells for $59 across 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $59 | $59 | — | 2010-11-10 |
| Paintings | 3 | $3,870† | $72,000 | — | 2026-06-16 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $236† | $600 | — | 2012-07-14 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Henry Billings's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $59. Paintings (3 lots) median $3,870, record $72,000. A typical Henry Billings painting sells for around 66× the price of a typical print.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2007 | $72,000 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $3,870 |
| Works on Paper | 1997 | $600 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $236† |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $59 |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $59 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Henry Billings worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henry Billings work is $305. The median Henry Billings painting sells for $3,870 across 3 lots. The median Henry Billings work on paper sells for $236 across 3 lots. The median Henry Billings print sells for $59 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Henry Billings's auction record?

Henry Billings's auction record is $72,000, set in 2007.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Henry Billings auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/henry-billings (updated 2026-11-02).

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.