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# Henry Lamb

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 92 auction results for Henry Lamb at 11 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,718 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,473–$9,040, n=12). The auction record is $132,700 for Breton Boy (2006, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Breton Boy, 1883 | Painting | $132,700 | Christie's | Jun 2006 |
| 2 | Study for Portrait of Lytton Strachey, 2005 | Charcoal | $124,283 | Sotheby's | Nov 2016 |
| 3 | Portrait of Edie McNeill, 1883 | Portrait | $78,633 | Christie's | Jun 2015 |
| 4 | Bretonnes sifting Corn, 1910 | Painting | $37,373 | Christie's | Dec 2008 |
| 5 | The Green Man, 1911 | Oil paint | $30,611 | Christie's | Dec 2008 |
| 6 | Portrait of Lytton Strachey, 1883 | Red chalk | $30,007 | Bonhams | Jun 2018 |
| 7 | Portrait of Romilly John, 1923 | Oil paint | $28,249 | Christie's | Nov 2001 |
| 8 | Self-portrait, 1883 | Painting | $24,990 | Bonhams | Jun 2022 |
| 9 | Sports News, 1883 | Oil paint | $22,674 | Christie's | Mar 2014 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sketch for Family Group, 1883 | Pencil | $17,495 | Bonhams | Jul 2022 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 44 | $7,654 |
| Other | 24 | $3,308 |
| Works on paper | 11 | $3,137 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 20 | $7,392 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 57 | $4,302 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 92 results from 11 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Henry Lamb is a British (modern) artist with 107 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $4,947. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Henry Lamb sold in 2025 for $13,292, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Henry Lamb work worth?

Across 91 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henry Lamb work is $4,947.

The median Henry Lamb painting sells for $7,623 across 51 lots.

The median Henry Lamb work on paper sells for $3,109 across 38 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Henry Lamb work on papers typically sell for $1,168–$5,671 (the middle half of 36 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Henry Lamb paintings typically sell for $2,585–$15,296 (the middle half of 28 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 56 | $7,623‡ | $132,700 | 91.1% | 2026-03-24 |
| Works on Paper | 43 | $3,109‡ | $124,283 | 88.4% | 2026-06-02 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $78,633 | $132,700 | — | 2016-11-16 |

‡ 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) | 28 | $2,585–$15,296‡ | $8,002‡ | $132,700 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 19 | $4,606–$10,584 | $7,162 | $30,611 |

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

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 36 | $1,168–$5,671‡ | $3,109‡ | $124,283 |

‡ 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 | 2006 | $132,700 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $124,283 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $78,633 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $30,007 |

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 Lamb worth?

Across 91 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henry Lamb work is $4,947. The median Henry Lamb painting sells for $7,623 across 51 lots. The median Henry Lamb work on paper sells for $3,109 across 38 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Henry Lamb work on papers typically sell for $1,168–$5,671 (the middle half of 36 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Henry Lamb paintings typically sell for $2,585–$15,296 (the middle half of 28 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Based on 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Henry Lamb painting is $7,623. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Henry Lamb painting is $132,700.

### What is the average price of a Henry Lamb work on paper?

Based on 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Henry Lamb work on paper is $3,109. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Henry Lamb's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Henry Lamb work on paper is $124,283.

### What is the average price of a small Henry Lamb work on paper?

Based on 36 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Henry Lamb work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,109, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Based on 28 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Henry Lamb painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $8,002, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Henry Lamb's auction record is $132,700, set in 2006.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Henry Lamb auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/henry-lamb (updated 2026-11-02).

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.