Henry Dawson (1811–1878)
Henry Dawson is a British (modern) artist with 30 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $1,068. 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 Dawson sold in 2023 for $12,004, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Henry Dawson on OpeningBid →What is a Henry Dawson work worth?
Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henry Dawson work is $1,068.
The median Henry Dawson painting sells for $722 across 22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 24 | $722†‡ | $14,676 | 91.7% | 2026-01-22 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | — | — | 0% | — |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $350–$455†‡ | $425†‡ | $812‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $598–$2,774†‡ | $1,182†‡ | $5,484 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2019 | $14,676 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $12,004 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Henry Dawson worth?
Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henry Dawson work is $1,068. The median Henry Dawson painting sells for $722 across 22 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 Dawson painting?
Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Henry Dawson painting is $722. 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 Dawson's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Henry Dawson painting is $14,676.
What is the average price of a medium Henry Dawson painting?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Henry Dawson painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,182, 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 Dawson's auction record?
Henry Dawson's auction record is $14,676, set in 2019.
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