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# Henry David Thoreau (1817–1862)

Henry David Thoreau is an American artist with 33 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $1,985.

A work by Henry David Thoreau sold in 2023 for $9,450, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Henry David Thoreau work worth?

Across 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henry David Thoreau work is $1,985.

The median Henry David Thoreau photograph sells for $520 across 3 lots.

The median Henry David Thoreau work on paper sells for $1,350 across 2 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2 | $1,350 | $2,375 | — | 2016-05-18 |
| Photography | 3 | $520 | $1,680 | — | 2017-11-14 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $2,375 |
| Photography | 2012 | $1,680 |
| Photography | 2017 | $520 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $325 |

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 David Thoreau worth?

Across 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henry David Thoreau work is $1,985. The median Henry David Thoreau photograph sells for $520 across 3 lots. The median Henry David Thoreau work on paper sells for $1,350 across 2 lots.

### What is Henry David Thoreau's auction record?

Henry David Thoreau's auction record is $9,450, set in 2023.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.