> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/henry-cliffe · updated 2026-11-02

# Henry Cliffe (1919–1983)

## What is Henry Cliffe’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 163 auction results for Henry Cliffe at 17 houses since 2001. Over the last 24 months the median price was $389 including buyer’s premium (middle half $344–$528, n=5). The auction record is $10,863 for SEATED WOMAN (2020, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SEATED WOMAN | Bronze | $10,863 | Sotheby's | Nov 2020 |
| 2 | Seated Figure, 1953 | Bronze | $8,765 | Christie's | Nov 2024 |
| 3 | Gardens, Bath | Oil on board | $6,662 | Sotheby's | Nov 2014 |
| 4 | seated nude | — | $6,596 | Sotheby's | Mar 2007 |
| 5 | Seated figure | Bronze with dark patina | $4,669 | Chiswick Auctions | Nov 2021 |
| 6 | untitled (red and black) | — | $3,534 | Sotheby's | Mar 2007 |
| 7 | Untitled abstract composition, 1974 | Pen, black ink and wash, sheet with perforated edge | $3,475 | Roseberys London | Feb 2021 |
| 8 | Henry Cliffe (1919-1983)Self PortraitSigned and dated ~62Gouache53 x 74cmProvenance:Bonhams, | — | $3,363 | Woolley and Wallis | Jun 2019 |
| 9 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1919 | Oil paint | $3,298 | Christie's | Mar 2014 |
| 10 | Abstract Forms | Bronze with green patina | $3,109 | Roseberys London | Feb 2021 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 9 | $2,762 |
| Paintings | 12 | $1,530 |
| Other | 16 | $993 |
| Works on paper | 53 | $710 |
| Prints | 21 | $556 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 55 | $793 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 42 | $663 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 163 results from 17 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Henry Cliffe is a British (modern) artist with 196 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $589. 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 Cliffe sold in 2025 for a hammer price of $6,932 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Henry Cliffe work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Henry Cliffe work worth?

Across 161 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henry Cliffe work is $589.

The median Henry Cliffe work on paper sells for $661 across 63 lots.

The median Henry Cliffe print sells for $485 across 40 lots.

The median Henry Cliffe painting sells for $1,099 across 17 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Henry Cliffe work on papers typically sell for $367–$999 (the middle half of 39 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Henry Cliffe prints typically sell for $328–$730 (the middle half of 34 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 | 48 | $485†‡ | $2,162 | 83.3% | 2025-09-18 |
| Paintings | 28 | $1,099†‡ | $6,662 | 60.7% | 2024-06-12 |
| Works on Paper | 74 | $661†‡ | $3,475 | 85.1% | 2026-06-02 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 11 | $2,762†‡ | $10,863 | — | 2025-02-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $6,596† | $10,863 | — | 2025-02-27 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Henry Cliffe's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (48 lots) median $485 with 83.3% sell-through. Paintings (28 lots) median $1,099, record $6,662. A typical Henry Cliffe painting sells for around 2.3× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 9 lots) the median is $6,596.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $203–$442†‡ | $340†‡ | $617 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 34 | $328–$730†‡ | $558†‡ | $2,162 |

† 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) | 7 | $621–$1,385†‡ | $736†‡ | $6,662 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $742–$1,537‡ | $1,099‡ | $2,826 |

† 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) | 39 | $367–$999 | $704 | $3,475 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 24 | $490–$1,198†‡ | $580†‡ | $2,880 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $2,063–$5,800†‡ | $2,762†‡ | $10,863 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $10,863 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $8,765 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $6,662 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $3,475 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $3,298 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $2,880 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $2,162 |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $1,041 |

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 Cliffe worth?

Across 161 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henry Cliffe work is $589. The median Henry Cliffe work on paper sells for $661 across 63 lots. The median Henry Cliffe print sells for $485 across 40 lots. The median Henry Cliffe painting sells for $1,099 across 17 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Henry Cliffe work on papers typically sell for $367–$999 (the middle half of 39 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Henry Cliffe prints typically sell for $328–$730 (the middle half of 34 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 Cliffe work on paper?

Based on 63 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Henry Cliffe work on paper is $661. 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 Cliffe's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Henry Cliffe work on paper is $3,475.

### What is the average price of a Henry Cliffe print?

Based on 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Henry Cliffe print is $485. 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 Cliffe's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Henry Cliffe print is $2,162.

### What is the average price of a Henry Cliffe painting?

Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Henry Cliffe painting is $1,099. 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 Cliffe's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Henry Cliffe painting is $6,662.

### What is the average price of a small Henry Cliffe work on paper?

Based on 39 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Henry Cliffe work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $704, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a medium Henry Cliffe print?

Based on 34 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Henry Cliffe print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $558, 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 Cliffe's auction record?

Henry Cliffe's auction record is $10,863, set in 2020.

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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 Cliffe auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/henry-cliffe (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.