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# 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.

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

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

## 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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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 Dawson auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/henry-dawson (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.