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# Henry Dreyfuss (1904–1972)

## What is Henry Dreyfuss’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 39 auction results for Henry Dreyfuss at 9 houses since 1990. Over the last 24 months the median price was $320 including buyer’s premium (middle half $200–$989, n=11). The auction record is $11,790 for Crane Neuvogue pedestal sink (2023, Wright). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crane Neuvogue pedestal sink, 1939 | Porcelain | $11,790 | Wright | Dec 2023 |
| 2 | Crane Neuvogue Pedestal sink, 1939 | Porcelain | $10,625 | Wright | Feb 2019 |
| 3 | Crane Neuvogue Pedestal sink and bathtub faucet, 1939 | Porcelain | $10,625 | Wright | Jun 2014 |
| 4 | Collection of Fifteen Kitchen Utensils | Chromium-plated steel and painted wood | $8,125 | Sotheby's | Dec 2012 |
| 5 | Crane Neuvogue sink and toilet, 1939 | Porcelain | $2,540 | Wright | Nov 2025 |
| 6 | Dickson table clock, 1933 | Table clock | $2,470 | Toomey & Co. | Feb 2021 |
| 7 | Neuvogue (Sink), 1936 | Ceramics | $2,450 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Dec 2009 |
| 8 | Ceiling fixtures from the 20th Century Limited Passenger Train, 1938 | Aluminum | $1,875 | Rago Arts | Mar 2021 |
| 9 | A Metal Ashstand, 1938 | Metal | $1,800 | Christie's | Mar 2005 |
| 10 | Dickson table clock, 1933 | Table clock | $1,500 | Wright | Sep 2021 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 34 | $969 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 11 | $1,463 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $875 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 39 results from 9 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Henry Dreyfuss is an American artist with 49 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $938.

A work by Henry Dreyfuss sold in 2026 for $1,463, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Henry Dreyfuss work worth?

Across 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henry Dreyfuss work is $938.

The median Henry Dreyfuss sculpture sells for $938 across 13 lots.

The median Henry Dreyfuss work on paper sells for $982 across 2 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2 | $982 | $1,088 | — | 2026-04-14 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 16 | $938 | $1,875 | 81.3% | 2026-08-05 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $10,625 | $11,790 | — | 2023-12-13 |

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $749–$1,000 | $1,000 | $1,875 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $1,875 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $1,088 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $1,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $875 |

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 Dreyfuss worth?

Across 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henry Dreyfuss work is $938. The median Henry Dreyfuss sculpture sells for $938 across 13 lots. The median Henry Dreyfuss work on paper sells for $982 across 2 lots.

### What is the average price of a Henry Dreyfuss sculpture?

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Henry Dreyfuss sculpture is $938.

### What is Henry Dreyfuss's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Henry Dreyfuss sculpture is $1,875.

### What is the average price of a small Henry Dreyfuss sculpture?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Henry Dreyfuss sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Henry Dreyfuss's auction record?

Henry Dreyfuss's auction record is $11,790, set in 2023.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 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.