Henry John Stock (1853–1931)
What is Henry John Stock’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 27 auction results for Henry John Stock at 9 houses since 2000. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,144 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,868–$2,546, n=5). The auction record is $87,837 for The Uplifting of Psyche (2015, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Uplifting of Psyche, 1853 | Oil paint | $87,837 | Christie's | Jun 2015 |
| 2 | The Poet's Dream: 'The Pursuit of the Ideal', 1881 | — | $37,705 | Christie's | Jul 2019 |
| 3 | Influences, 1853 | Painting | $31,436 | Bonhams | Mar 2023 |
| 4 | The Aspiration of a Soul While Listening to Music, 1853 | Pencil, watercolour and bodycolour, heightened with gum arabic and with scratching out on paper | $21,215 | Christie's | Apr 2004 |
| 5 | Fire and the Sea, 1853 | Pencil | $19,894 | Christie's | Jul 2018 |
| 6 | The Spirit of the Night, 1853 | Oil on canvas | $17,865 | Christie's | Apr 2004 |
| 7 | The Angel of Hope, 1853 | Pencil | $13,994 | Christie's | Dec 2019 |
| 8 | The poet in the flames of first love, 1853 | — | $12,914 | Christie's | Jul 2017 |
| 9 | Mermaid rising from the sea, 1853 | Pencil | $12,004 | Christie's | Dec 2023 |
| 10 | The great red dragon and the woman clothed with the sun; and The Whore of Babylon, 1902 | Pencil | $11,682 | Christie's | Dec 2017 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 7 | $17,865 |
| Other | 9 | $11,682 |
| Works on paper | 9 | $2,144 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 7 | $4,611 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $2,546 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 27 results from 9 houses · How we compute these figures
Henry John Stock is a British (modern) artist with 31 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $4,611. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Henry John Stock sold in 2026 for $8,071, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Henry John Stock on OpeningBid →What is a Henry John Stock work worth?
Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henry John Stock work is $4,611.
The median Henry John Stock work on paper sells for $2,546 across 13 lots.
The median Henry John Stock painting sells for $4,819 across 8 lots.
The median Henry John Stock print sells for $1,868 across 1 lots.
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $1,868 | $1,868 | — | 2026-10-14 |
| Paintings | 8 | $4,819‡ | $87,837 | — | 2024-04-10 |
| Works on Paper | 14 | $2,546‡ | $21,215 | 92.9% | 2026-10-14 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Henry John Stock's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $1,868. Paintings (8 lots) median $4,819, record $87,837. A typical Henry John Stock painting sells for around 2.6× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $1,205–$9,877‡ | $1,994‡ | $19,894 |
‡ 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 | 2015 | $87,837 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $31,436 |
| Works on Paper | 2004 | $21,215 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $19,894 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $1,868 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Henry John Stock worth?
Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henry John Stock work is $4,611. The median Henry John Stock work on paper sells for $2,546 across 13 lots. The median Henry John Stock painting sells for $4,819 across 8 lots. The median Henry John Stock print sells for $1,868 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Henry John Stock work on paper?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Henry John Stock work on paper is $2,546. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Henry John Stock's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Henry John Stock work on paper is $21,215.
What is the average price of a small Henry John Stock work on paper?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Henry John Stock work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,994, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Henry John Stock's auction record?
Henry John Stock's auction record is $87,837, set in 2015.
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