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# Henry Martin Gasser (1909–1981)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 127 auction results for Henry Martin Gasser at 18 houses since 1991. Over the last 24 months the median price was $375 including buyer’s premium (middle half $337–$1,846, n=7). The auction record is $30,000 for Newark Street Scene (The Green Wagon) (2019, Rago Arts). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Newark Street Scene (The Green Wagon), 1940 | Painting | $30,000 | Rago Arts | May 2019 |
| 2 | Street Scene | Watercolor/gouache | $23,895 | Cottone Auctions | Nov 2017 |
| 3 | Johnstown Street, 1940 | Ink | $18,060 | Toomey & Co. | Oct 2023 |
| 4 | Flat to Let | Watercolor and graphite on paper | $13,530 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Feb 2014 |
| 5 | Cape Ann | Oil on canvas | $13,035 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Sep 2008 |
| 6 | Cape Ann | Oil on canvas | $13,035 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Sep 2008 |
| 7 | Untitled lot | Casein on paperboard under glass | $12,650 | John Moran Auctioneers | Jun 2009 |
| 8 | Henry Martin Gasser (American, 1909-1981) | Watercolor on paper | $12,206 | Christie's | Oct 2016 |
| 9 | Untitled (watercolor on paper), 1909 | Ink | $11,250 | Rago Arts | May 2018 |
| 10 | Three works of art, 1950 | Ink | $10,625 | Rago Arts | Nov 2016 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 31 | $1,725 |
| Works on paper | 72 | $1,625 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 53 | $2,806 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 51 | $920 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 127 results from 18 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Henry Martin Gasser is an American artist with 156 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $1,380. 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 Martin Gasser sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $2,000 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Henry Martin Gasser work worth?

Across 124 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henry Martin Gasser work is $1,380.

The median Henry Martin Gasser work on paper sells for $1,102 across 74 lots.

The median Henry Martin Gasser painting sells for $1,662 across 40 lots.

The median Henry Martin Gasser print sells for $3,349 across 2 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Henry Martin Gasser work on papers typically sell for $375–$1,293 (the middle half of 45 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Henry Martin Gasser work on papers typically sell for $1,662–$7,208 (the middle half of 28 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 | 2 | $3,349 | $4,113 | — | 2002-09-20 |
| Paintings | 45 | $1,662‡ | $30,000 | 88.9% | 2026-02-27 |
| Works on Paper | 100 | $1,102†‡ | $18,060 | 74% | 2025-11-20 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $13,530 | $30,000 | — | 2023-10-10 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Henry Martin Gasser's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $3,349. Paintings (45 lots) median $1,662, record $30,000. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 7 lots) the median is $13,530.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $580–$1,725‡ | $841‡ | $8,125 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 26 | $957–$3,472‡ | $2,108‡ | $30,000 |

‡ 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) | 45 | $375–$1,293†‡ | $764†‡ | $11,250 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 28 | $1,662–$7,208†‡ | $3,475†‡ | $18,060 |

† 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 | 2019 | $30,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $18,060 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $13,530 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $13,035 |
| Prints & Editions | 2002 | $4,113 |
| Prints & Editions | 2002 | $2,585 |

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 Martin Gasser worth?

Across 124 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henry Martin Gasser work is $1,380. The median Henry Martin Gasser work on paper sells for $1,102 across 74 lots. The median Henry Martin Gasser painting sells for $1,662 across 40 lots. The median Henry Martin Gasser print sells for $3,349 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Henry Martin Gasser work on papers typically sell for $375–$1,293 (the middle half of 45 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Henry Martin Gasser work on papers typically sell for $1,662–$7,208 (the middle half of 28 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 Martin Gasser work on paper?

Based on 74 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Henry Martin Gasser work on paper is $1,102. 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 Martin Gasser's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Henry Martin Gasser work on paper is $18,060.

### What is the average price of a Henry Martin Gasser painting?

Based on 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Henry Martin Gasser painting is $1,662. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Henry Martin Gasser's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Henry Martin Gasser painting is $30,000.

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

Based on 45 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Henry Martin Gasser work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $764, 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 medium Henry Martin Gasser work on paper?

Based on 28 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Henry Martin Gasser work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,475, 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 Martin Gasser's auction record?

Henry Martin Gasser's auction record is $30,000, set in 2019.

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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.