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# Henry Kallem (1912–1985)

Henry Kallem is an American artist with 32 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $356. 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 Kallem sold in 2025 for $508, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Henry Kallem work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Henry Kallem work worth?

Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henry Kallem work is $356.

The median Henry Kallem painting sells for $356 across 15 lots.

The median Henry Kallem work on paper sells for $350 across 4 lots.

The median Henry Kallem print sells for $350 across 1 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 | $350‡ | $350‡ | 20% | 2021-07-30 |
| Paintings | 20 | $356‡ | $1,690 | 75% | 2025-11-05 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $350†‡ | $1,062 | 80% | 2025-05-08 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Henry Kallem's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (5 lots) median $350 with 20% sell-through. Paintings (20 lots) median $356, record $1,690.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $230–$654‡ | $450‡ | $1,690 |

‡ 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 | 2022 | $1,690 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $1,560 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $1,062 |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $600‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $350‡ |

‡ 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 Kallem worth?

Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henry Kallem work is $356. The median Henry Kallem painting sells for $356 across 15 lots. The median Henry Kallem work on paper sells for $350 across 4 lots. The median Henry Kallem print sells for $350 across 1 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 Kallem painting?

Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Henry Kallem painting is $356. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Henry Kallem painting is $1,690.

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

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Henry Kallem painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $450, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Henry Kallem's auction record is $1,690, set in 2022.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.