Henry Leonidas Rolfe (1823–1881)
What is Henry Leonidas Rolfe’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 24 auction results for Henry Leonidas Rolfe at 13 houses since 2000. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,044 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,200–$14,477, n=5). The auction record is $18,875 for A good catch (2026, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A good catch, 1823 | Oil on canvas | $18,875 | Bonhams | Jun 2026 |
| 2 | An eagle defending its catch in the Highlands, 1875 | Oil on canvas | $14,477 | Sotheby's | Jul 2026 |
| 3 | Game Birds Standing in Naturalistic Setting | Oil on canvas | $14,412 | James Adam Salesrooms | Oct 2013 |
| 4 | Still Life a Plein Air with Trout and Creel, 1869 | Oil on canvas | $9,200 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Mar 2000 |
| 5 | Henry Leonidas Rolfe (British 1823-1881) A trout and fishing rod lying on a bank Signed and dated | Oil on canvas | $4,651 | Woolley and Wallis | Sep 2023 |
| 6 | An otter with a large salmon in a highland river landscape, 1867 | Oil on canvas | $4,543 | Sworders | Apr 2023 |
| 7 | An otter with a large salmon in a highland river landscape, 1824 | Oil on canvas | $4,543 | Sworders | Apr 2023 |
| 8 | A happy fly-fisherman, 1882 | Oil on canvas | $3,256 | Christie's | Jul 2016 |
| 9 | Pike and other freshwater fish on a bank | Oil on canvas | $2,044 | Sotheby's | Jul 2026 |
| 10 | A sea bass, catfish and lobsters, 1824 | Oil on canvas | $1,379 | Sworders | Apr 2023 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 15 | $3,256 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 10 | $2,650 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 24 results from 13 houses · How we compute these figures
Henry Leonidas Rolfe is a British (modern) artist with 28 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $1,883. 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 Leonidas Rolfe sold in 2026 for $14,477, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Henry Leonidas Rolfe on OpeningBid →What is a Henry Leonidas Rolfe work worth?
Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henry Leonidas Rolfe work is $1,883.
The median Henry Leonidas Rolfe painting sells for $2,044 across 21 lots.
The median Henry Leonidas Rolfe print sells for $176 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 | 1 | $176 | $176 | — | 2002-01-19 |
| Paintings | 25 | $2,044†‡ | $18,875 | 84% | 2026-07-02 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Henry Leonidas Rolfe's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $176. Paintings (25 lots) median $2,044, record $18,875. A typical Henry Leonidas Rolfe painting sells for around 12× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $790–$1,656†‡ | $1,139†‡ | $14,412 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $1,379–$4,543†‡ | $2,066†‡ | $18,875 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $18,875 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $14,477 |
| Prints & Editions | 2002 | $176 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Henry Leonidas Rolfe worth?
Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henry Leonidas Rolfe work is $1,883. The median Henry Leonidas Rolfe painting sells for $2,044 across 21 lots. The median Henry Leonidas Rolfe print sells for $176 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 Leonidas Rolfe painting?
Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Henry Leonidas Rolfe painting is $2,044. 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 Leonidas Rolfe's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Henry Leonidas Rolfe painting is $18,875.
What is the average price of a medium Henry Leonidas Rolfe painting?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Henry Leonidas Rolfe painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,066, 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 Leonidas Rolfe's auction record?
Henry Leonidas Rolfe's auction record is $18,875, set in 2026.
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