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# Henry Mayo Bateman (1887–1970)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 49 auction results for Henry Mayo Bateman at 19 houses since 2001. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,462 including buyer’s premium (middle half $667–$2,091, n=13). The auction record is $14,725 for 'The Deed'; 'Very Well Meant'; 'Colonel gets a Visit'; 'The Colonel's Christmas Dream' (2024, Sworders). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 'The Deed'; 'Very Well Meant'; 'Colonel gets a Visit'; 'The Colonel's Christmas Dream' | Pen and ink and watercolour | $14,725 | Sworders | Oct 2024 |
| 2 | The Deed, 1887 | Watercolour | $14,688 | Sworders | Oct 2024 |
| 3 | The angler who stopped to smoke, 1887 | Pencil | $3,917 | Christie's | Jun 2001 |
| 4 | Braid and Taylor, 1887 | Watercolour and pencil | $3,242 | Bonhams | Oct 2020 |
| 5 | The Examination, 1913 | Ink & pen | $3,170 | Chiswick Auctions | Mar 2026 |
| 6 | The Private View, 1887 | Pencil, pen and black ink and light brown wash on buff paper | $2,958 | Christie's | Dec 2002 |
| 7 | Man and Wife, 1911 | Drawing | $2,503 | Chiswick Auctions | Mar 2026 |
| 8 | The Footballer Tries Chess, 1887 | Pencil | $2,403 | Christie's | Dec 2002 |
| 9 | The Village, 1970 | Pen and ink on paper | $2,250 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jun 2025 |
| 10 | A MAN PACKING A BAG, 1887 | Pen and ink on paper | $2,091 | Olympia Auctions | Mar 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 27 | $1,462 |
| Prints | 5 | $988 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 28 | $1,303 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 7 | $1,118 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 49 results from 19 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Henry Mayo Bateman is a British (modern) artist with 43 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $1,133. 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 Mayo Bateman sold in 2026 for $1,402, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Henry Mayo Bateman work worth?

Across 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henry Mayo Bateman work is $1,133.

The median Henry Mayo Bateman work on paper sells for $1,193 across 38 lots.

The median Henry Mayo Bateman print sells for $988 across 7 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Henry Mayo Bateman work on papers typically sell for $647–$2,014 (the middle half of 35 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 | 7 | $988†‡ | $1,163 | — | 2025-06-03 |
| Works on Paper | 39 | $1,193†‡ | $14,725 | 97.4% | 2026-10-08 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $14,688† | $14,725 | — | 2025-12-03 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $988–$1,118 | $988 | $1,163 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 35 | $647–$2,014†‡ | $1,133†‡ | $6,733† |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $14,725 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $14,688 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $1,163 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $1,118 |

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 Mayo Bateman worth?

Across 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henry Mayo Bateman work is $1,133. The median Henry Mayo Bateman work on paper sells for $1,193 across 38 lots. The median Henry Mayo Bateman print sells for $988 across 7 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Henry Mayo Bateman work on papers typically sell for $647–$2,014 (the middle half of 35 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 Mayo Bateman work on paper?

Based on 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Henry Mayo Bateman work on paper is $1,193. 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 Mayo Bateman's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Henry Mayo Bateman work on paper is $14,725.

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

Based on 35 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Henry Mayo Bateman work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,133, 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 Mayo Bateman's auction record?

Henry Mayo Bateman's auction record is $14,725, set in 2024.

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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.