Henry de Groux (1867–1930)
What is Henry de Groux’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 50 auction results for Henry de Groux at 16 houses since 2011. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,819 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,649–$5,234, n=6). The auction record is $54,617 for Senta - from Richard Wagner´s "Flying Dutchman" (2021, Kunsthaus Lempertz). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Senta - from Richard Wagner´s "Flying Dutchman" | Pastel on paper | $54,617 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Jul 2021 |
| 2 | The Ride of the Valkyries, circa 1890 | Chalk pastel on paper | $38,379 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Jul 2021 |
| 3 | The Temptation of Saint Anthony | Chalk pastel on paper | $38,379 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Jul 2021 |
| 4 | Le Christ aux Outrages, 1893 | Huile sur toile | $25,069 | Ader | Nov 2020 |
| 5 | The Ride of the Valkyries | Pastel on paper | $16,438 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Nov 2023 |
| 6 | The Mass Grave: The Wounded Horses (Le charnier: Les chevaux blessés) | Pastel heightened with powder on prepared canvas | $12,000 | Sotheby's | May 2024 |
| 7 | Medea picks the flowers born of the blood of Prometheus, 1899 | Huile sur toile | $10,836 | Artcurial | Feb 2025 |
| 8 | Le torturé, 1889 | Huile sur toile (Toile d'origine) | $5,512 | Artcurial | Feb 2026 |
| 9 | Scène de festin, 1925 | Huile sur papier | $4,402 | Bonhams | Jun 2025 |
| 10 | Après la bataille | Pastel | $3,371 | Artcurial | Sep 2017 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 6 | $8,174 |
| Works on paper | 12 | $1,633 |
| Prints | 15 | $391 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 18 | $1,162 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $411 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 50 results from 16 houses · How we compute these figures
Henry de Groux is a Belgian artist with 72 auction lots recorded since 2011, median price $1,203. 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 de Groux sold in 2026 for $5,512, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henry de Groux work is $1,203.
The median Henry de Groux work on paper sells for $3,747 across 20 lots.
The median Henry de Groux print sells for $391 across 15 lots.
The median Henry de Groux painting sells for $5,512 across 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 18 | $391‡ | $3,237 | 83.3% | 2026-03-29 |
| Paintings | 6 | $5,512 | $25,069 | 83.3% | 2026-02-10 |
| Works on Paper | 26 | $3,747†‡ | $54,617 | 76.9% | 2024-11-08 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $5,333‡ | $8,533‡ | — | 2022-12-14 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $38,379 | $54,617 | — | 2021-07-15 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Henry de Groux's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (18 lots) median $391 with 83.3% sell-through. Paintings (6 lots) median $5,512, record $25,069. A typical Henry de Groux painting sells for around 14× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $38,379.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $328–$730‡ | $411‡ | $1,890 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $49–$647‡ | $110‡ | $3,237 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 17 | $811–$6,933†‡ | $3,318†‡ | $38,379 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $54,617 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $38,379 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $25,069 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $10,836 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $8,533‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $5,333‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $3,237 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $1,890 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Henry de Groux worth?
Across 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henry de Groux work is $1,203. The median Henry de Groux work on paper sells for $3,747 across 20 lots. The median Henry de Groux print sells for $391 across 15 lots. The median Henry de Groux painting sells for $5,512 across 5 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 de Groux work on paper?
Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Henry de Groux work on paper is $3,747. 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 de Groux's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Henry de Groux work on paper is $54,617.
What is the average price of a Henry de Groux print?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Henry de Groux print is $391. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Henry de Groux's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Henry de Groux print is $3,237.
What is the average price of a medium Henry de Groux work on paper?
Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Henry de Groux work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,318, 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 de Groux's auction record?
Henry de Groux's auction record is $54,617, set in 2021.
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