Henry John Yeend King (1855–1924)
What is Henry John Yeend King’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 66 auction results for Henry John Yeend King at 26 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,288 including buyer’s premium (middle half $750–$1,718, n=6). The auction record is $61,862 for V Australien & Pacific, Alfred Haag, 1891-95 (2020, Galerie Bernaerts). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | V Australien & Pacific, Alfred Haag, 1891-95 | 237 original photos in an album | $61,862 | Galerie Bernaerts | Jun 2020 |
| 2 | A young fisherman | — | $7,492 | Christie's | Dec 2015 |
| 3 | At the farm gate, 1855 | Oil on canvas | $6,631 | Sworders | Mar 2025 |
| 4 | Henry John Yeend King (British, 1885-1924) Chichester | Oil on canvas | $4,406 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Mar 2006 |
| 5 | The young milkmaid | Oil on canvas | $3,920 | Christie's | Mar 2005 |
| 6 | Second thoughts | Oil on canvas | $3,746 | Christie's | Dec 2015 |
| 7 | A mill on the Colne, 1855 | Oil paint | $3,692 | Christie's | Jul 2009 |
| 8 | Henry John Yeend King (1855-1924) Figures punting on a tranquil river Signed YEEND KING (lower left) | Oil on canvas | $3,126 | Woolley and Wallis | Sep 2024 |
| 9 | A river landscape with washerwomen and cottages beyond, 1855 | Asherwomen and cottages beyondsigned | $1,752 | Sworders | May 2025 |
| 10 | Henry John Yeend King (1855-1924) | Oil on canvas | $1,616 | Woolley and Wallis | Sep 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 15 | $1,616 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 12 | $1,525 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 66 results from 26 houses · How we compute these figures
Henry John Yeend King is a British artist with 72 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $1,419. 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 John Yeend King sold in 2026 for $1,616, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henry John Yeend King work is $1,419.
The median Henry John Yeend King painting sells for $1,047 across 51 lots.
The median Henry John Yeend King work on paper sells for $321 across 4 lots.
The median Henry John Yeend King photograph sells for $61,862 across 1 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Henry John Yeend King paintings typically sell for $637–$2,205 (the middle half of 36 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 | 1 | — | — | — | 2012-02-16 |
| Paintings | 62 | $1,047†‡ | $11,107 | 82.3% | 2026-06-18 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $321† | $774 | 57.1% | 2024-07-23 |
| Photography | 1 | $61,862 | $61,862 | — | 2020-06-05 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $9,365‡ | $61,862 | — | 2020-06-05 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 11 | $194–$990†‡ | $646†‡ | $4,652‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 36 | $637–$2,205†‡ | $1,405†‡ | $11,107 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2020 | $61,862 |
| Paintings | 2001 | $11,107 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $7,622‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $774 |
| Works on Paper | 1999 | $321 |
‡ 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 John Yeend King worth?
Across 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henry John Yeend King work is $1,419. The median Henry John Yeend King painting sells for $1,047 across 51 lots. The median Henry John Yeend King work on paper sells for $321 across 4 lots. The median Henry John Yeend King photograph sells for $61,862 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Henry John Yeend King paintings typically sell for $637–$2,205 (the middle half of 36 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 John Yeend King painting?
Based on 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Henry John Yeend King painting is $1,047. 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 John Yeend King's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Henry John Yeend King painting is $11,107.
What is the average price of a medium Henry John Yeend King painting?
Based on 36 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Henry John Yeend King painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,405, 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 the average price of a small Henry John Yeend King painting?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Henry John Yeend King painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $646, 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 John Yeend King's auction record?
Henry John Yeend King's auction record is $61,862, set in 2020.
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