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

# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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.

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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 Darger auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/henry-darger (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.