Henry Darger (1892–1973)
Henry Darger is an American artist with 17 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $35,425.
A work by Henry Darger sold in 2023 for $107,100, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Henry Darger on OpeningBid →What is a Henry Darger work worth?
Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henry Darger work is $35,425.
The median Henry Darger work on paper sells for $37,925 across 12 lots.
The median Henry Darger painting sells for $18,900 across 3 lots.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 3 | $18,900 | $504,000 | — | 2022-01-24 |
| Works on Paper | 13 | $37,925 | $684,500 | 92.3% | 2025-07-23 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $504,000 | $684,500 | — | 2023-01-18 |
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $20,398–$40,000 | $35,000 | $107,100 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $684,500 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $504,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $107,100 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $18,900 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Henry Darger worth?
Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henry Darger work is $35,425. The median Henry Darger work on paper sells for $37,925 across 12 lots. The median Henry Darger painting sells for $18,900 across 3 lots.
What is the average price of a Henry Darger work on paper?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Henry Darger work on paper is $37,925.
What is Henry Darger's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Henry Darger work on paper is $684,500.
What is Henry Darger's auction record?
Henry Darger's auction record is $684,500, set in 2019.
See the full Henry Darger record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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