Henry Farny (1847–1916)
What is Henry Farny’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 54 auction results for Henry Farny at 9 houses since 2001. Over the last 24 months the median price was $22,385 including buyer’s premium (middle half $21,780–$30,704, n=6). The auction record is $665,500 for The Trail Over the Pass (2023, Coeur d'Alene Art Auction). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Trail Over the Pass, 1910 | Oil on canvas | $665,500 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2023 |
| 2 | Pastures New, 1901 | Oil on canvas | $535,500 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2018 |
| 3 | Evening Camp, 1894 | Gouache on paper | $468,000 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2011 |
| 4 | Comanche, 1903 | Gouache on paper | $351,000 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2014 |
| 5 | Distant Village, 1890 | Gouache on paper | $321,750 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2015 |
| 6 | Strange Country, 1891 | Gouache on paper | $292,500 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2014 |
| 7 | Apache Scout, 1903 | Gouache on paper | $280,000 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2006 |
| 8 | The Apache, 1900 | Gouache on paper | $156,800 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2006 |
| 9 | Crow Country, 1895 | Gouache on paper | $135,000 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2023 |
| 10 | Indian Brave, 1891 | Gouache on paper | $108,900 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2022 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 6 | $77,450 |
| Works on paper | 21 | $42,350 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 29 | $42,350 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 54 results from 9 houses · How we compute these figures
Henry Farny is an American artist with 48 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $33,888. 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 Farny sold in 2026 for $42,350, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henry Farny work is $33,888.
The median Henry Farny work on paper sells for $26,325 across 31 lots.
The median Henry Farny painting sells for $34,500 across 9 lots.
The median Henry Farny print sells for $115 across 5 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Henry Farny work on papers typically sell for $7,338–$54,625 (the middle half of 30 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 | 5 | $115†‡ | $704† | — | 2025-02-19 |
| Paintings | 11 | $34,500†‡ | $665,500 | 81.8% | 2026-07-25 |
| Works on Paper | 34 | $26,325†‡ | $917,500‡ | 91.2% | 2026-07-25 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 14 | $288,750‡ | $917,500‡ | — | 2023-07-15 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Henry Farny's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (5 lots) median $115. Paintings (11 lots) median $34,500, record $665,500. A typical Henry Farny painting sells for around 300× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 14 lots) the median is $288,750.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $21,780–$93,175 | $33,890 | $665,500 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 30 | $7,338–$54,625†‡ | $24,658†‡ | $468,000 |
† 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 | 2006 | $917,500‡ |
| Paintings | 2023 | $665,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $468,000 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $285,000‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $704† |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $150† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 Farny worth?
Across 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henry Farny work is $33,888. The median Henry Farny work on paper sells for $26,325 across 31 lots. The median Henry Farny painting sells for $34,500 across 9 lots. The median Henry Farny print sells for $115 across 5 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Henry Farny work on papers typically sell for $7,338–$54,625 (the middle half of 30 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 Farny work on paper?
Based on 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Henry Farny work on paper is $26,325. 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 Farny's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Henry Farny work on paper is $917,500. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Henry Farny painting?
Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Henry Farny painting is $34,500. 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 Farny's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Henry Farny painting is $665,500.
What is the average price of a small Henry Farny work on paper?
Based on 30 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Henry Farny work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $24,658, 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 Farny's auction record?
Henry Farny's auction record is $917,500, set in 2006. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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