Henry Hensche (1899–1992)
Henry Hensche is an American artist with 48 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $2,000. 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 Hensche is recorded as sold in 2024 for $4,250; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henry Hensche work is $2,000.
The median Henry Hensche painting sells for $2,350 across 37 lots.
The median Henry Hensche work on paper sells for $746 across 4 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Henry Hensche paintings typically sell for $1,150–$4,216 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 40 | $2,350‡ | $9,000‡ | 92.5% | 2026-04-10 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $746‡ | $1,900‡ | — | 2024-04-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $8,337‡ | $9,000‡ | — | 2017-08-04 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $1,971–$3,898‡ | $2,844‡ | $4,500‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 30 | $1,150–$4,216‡ | $2,150‡ | $9,000‡ |
‡ 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 | 2017 | $9,000‡ |
| Paintings | 2007 | $8,337‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $1,900‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $900‡ |
‡ 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 Hensche worth?
Across 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henry Hensche work is $2,000. The median Henry Hensche painting sells for $2,350 across 37 lots. The median Henry Hensche work on paper sells for $746 across 4 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Henry Hensche paintings typically sell for $1,150–$4,216 (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 Hensche painting?
Based on 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Henry Hensche painting is $2,350. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Henry Hensche's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Henry Hensche painting is $9,000. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Henry Hensche painting?
Based on 30 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Henry Hensche painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,150, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Henry Hensche's auction record?
Henry Hensche's auction record is $9,000, set in 2017. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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