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# Henry Hanke (1901–1989)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 59 auction results for Henry Hanke at 4 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $618 including buyer’s premium (middle half $449–$745, n=15). The auction record is $2,206 for Church at Windsor (2017, Shapiro Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Church at Windsor, 1901 | Oil on canvas | $2,206 | Shapiro Auctioneers | May 2017 |
| 2 | Caltrano | Oil on canvas laid on board | $1,805 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Oct 2025 |
| 3 | The Sultan's Emissary (The Treasure Chest), 1937 | Oil on canvas | $1,379 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Oct 2025 |
| 4 | Chrysanthemums and Vase | Oil on canvas | $1,134 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Apr 2003 |
| 5 | Vase of Stocks | Oil on canvas on board | $1,012 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Dec 2024 |
| 6 | Winter Day Windsor | Oil | $832 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Feb 2009 |
| 7 | Stiff life flowers | Oil on board | $803 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Apr 2026 |
| 8 | Still Life with Flowers and Buddha Statue, 1937 | Oil on canvas | $759 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Sep 2024 |
| 9 | FRUIT STALL, SIENA | <p>Signed lower right, oil on canvas laid to board</p> | $688 | Lyon & Turnbull | Feb 2026 |
| 10 | The Boat Haven, Norah Head | Oil | $685 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Feb 2009 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 25 | $625 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 21 | $625 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $407 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 59 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Henry Hanke is an Australia artist with 54 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $617. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Henry Hanke sold in 2026 for $803, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Henry Hanke work worth?

Across 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henry Hanke work is $617.

The median Henry Hanke painting sells for $592 across 56 lots.

The median Henry Hanke print sells for $51 across 1 lots.

The median Henry Hanke sculpture sells for $263 across 1 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Henry Hanke paintings typically sell for $543–$1,073 (the middle half of 35 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Henry Hanke paintings typically sell for $311–$655 (the middle half of 20 sold lots).

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $51† | $51† | — | 2010-06-24 |
| Paintings | 82 | $592† | $16,648† | 68.3% | 2026-06-14 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $491 | $491 | — | 2026-04-26 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $263† | $263† | — | 2010-05-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $5,874† | $16,648† | — | 2023-05-23 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Henry Hanke's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $51. Paintings (82 lots) median $592, record $16,648. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $16,648 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Henry Hanke painting sells for around 12× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $5,874.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $311–$655† | $467† | $2,126† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 35 | $543–$1,073† | $618† | $5,874† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2012 | $16,648† |
| Paintings | 2017 | $5,874† |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $491 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2010 | $263† |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $51† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Hanke worth?

Across 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henry Hanke work is $617. The median Henry Hanke painting sells for $592 across 56 lots. The median Henry Hanke print sells for $51 across 1 lots. The median Henry Hanke sculpture sells for $263 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Henry Hanke paintings typically sell for $543–$1,073 (the middle half of 35 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Henry Hanke paintings typically sell for $311–$655 (the middle half of 20 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Henry Hanke painting?

Based on 56 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Henry Hanke painting is $592. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Henry Hanke's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Henry Hanke painting is $16,648. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $16,648 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a medium Henry Hanke painting?

Based on 35 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Henry Hanke painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $618, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a small Henry Hanke painting?

Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Henry Hanke painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $467, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Henry Hanke's auction record is $16,648, set in 2012. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $16,648 (buyer's premium not included).

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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 Hanke auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/henry-hanke (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.