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# Henry Farny (1847–1916)

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

As of 3 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.

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

| # | 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 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 6 | $77,450 |
| Works on paper | 21 | $42,350 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 29 | $42,350 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 54 results from 9 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Henry Farny is an American artist with 49 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.

## What is a Henry Farny work 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.

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

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Henry Farny auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/henry-farny (updated 2026-11-03).

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.