Henry de Waroquier (1881–1970)
What is Henry de Waroquier’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 179 auction results for Henry de Waroquier at 28 houses since 1990. Over the last 24 months the median price was $332 including buyer’s premium (middle half $198–$698, n=27). The auction record is $27,360 for Etude pour la tragedie (1991, Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Etude pour la tragedie, 1937 | Oil/panel | $27,360 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Dec 1991 |
| 2 | L'homme deux, 1939 | Peinture | $5,214 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Feb 1992 |
| 3 | Le Perou | Watercolor, crayons couleurs/paper | $4,653 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | May 1990 |
| 4 | Le chat, 1916 | Wash ink, crayons couleurs | $4,653 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | May 1990 |
| 5 | Personne au clair de lune, 1919 | Indian ink, crayon/paper | $4,534 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | May 1990 |
| 6 | Rome, 1919 | Wash ink, plume, collage | $4,534 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | May 1990 |
| 7 | Coucous, orange et citrons, 1906 | Huile sur toile | $2,698 | Ader | Oct 2023 |
| 8 | Vue de Vaison la Romaine, 1919 | Watercolour and tempera on silk | $2,691 | Tajan | Nov 2017 |
| 9 | Clown, 1913 | Dessin technique mixte encre de chine crayon de couleur | $2,691 | Tessier & Sarrou | Mar 2026 |
| 10 | Le masque de fer, 1919 | Encre bleue, crayon et lavis d'encre de chine | $2,242 | Tessier & Sarrou | Mar 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 16 | $1,227 |
| Works on paper | 40 | $680 |
| Other | 64 | $362 |
| Prints | 6 | $117 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 16 | $519 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 103 | $485 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 179 results from 28 houses · How we compute these figures
Henry de Waroquier is a French artist with 289 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $442. 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 Waroquier sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $570 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 171 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henry de Waroquier work is $442.
The median Henry de Waroquier work on paper sells for $485 across 100 lots.
The median Henry de Waroquier painting sells for $1,113 across 19 lots.
The median Henry de Waroquier print sells for $103 across 14 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Henry de Waroquier work on papers typically sell for $269–$692 (the middle half of 86 sold 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 | 20 | $103†‡ | $402 | 70% | 2026-09-04 |
| Paintings | 26 | $1,113‡ | $27,360 | 73.1% | 2026-04-17 |
| Works on Paper | 126 | $485†‡ | $4,653 | 79.4% | 2026-06-02 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $1,964† | $2,746† | 66.7% | 2019-11-06 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $4,534†‡ | $27,360 | — | 2025-05-22 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Henry de Waroquier's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (20 lots) median $103 with 70% sell-through. Paintings (26 lots) median $1,113, record $27,360. A typical Henry de Waroquier painting sells for around 11× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 9 lots) the median is $4,534.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $16–$105†‡ | $46†‡ | $142 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $570–$1,346‡ | $1,039‡ | $5,214 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 86 | $269–$692†‡ | $443†‡ | $4,653 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $450–$696† | $519† | $900 |
† 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 | 1991 | $27,360 |
| Paintings | 1992 | $5,214 |
| Works on Paper | 1990 | $4,653 |
| Works on Paper | 1990 | $4,653 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $2,746† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2005 | $1,182† |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $402 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $142 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Henry de Waroquier worth?
Across 171 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henry de Waroquier work is $442. The median Henry de Waroquier work on paper sells for $485 across 100 lots. The median Henry de Waroquier painting sells for $1,113 across 19 lots. The median Henry de Waroquier print sells for $103 across 14 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Henry de Waroquier work on papers typically sell for $269–$692 (the middle half of 86 sold 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 Waroquier work on paper?
Based on 100 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Henry de Waroquier work on paper is $485. 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 Waroquier's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Henry de Waroquier work on paper is $4,653.
What is the average price of a Henry de Waroquier painting?
Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Henry de Waroquier painting is $1,113. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Henry de Waroquier's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Henry de Waroquier painting is $27,360.
What is the average price of a Henry de Waroquier print?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Henry de Waroquier print is $103. 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 Waroquier's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Henry de Waroquier print is $402.
What is the average price of a small Henry de Waroquier work on paper?
Based on 86 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Henry de Waroquier work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $443, 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 the average price of a small Henry de Waroquier painting?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Henry de Waroquier painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,039, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Henry de Waroquier's auction record?
Henry de Waroquier's auction record is $27,360, set in 1991.
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