Henry Meynell Rheam (1859–1920)
What is Henry Meynell Rheam’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 22 auction results for Henry Meynell Rheam at 8 houses since 2000. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,594 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,307–$4,581, n=6). The auction record is $95,000 for The Sleeping Beauty (2023, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Sleeping Beauty, 1899 | Pencil | $95,000 | Christie's | Nov 2023 |
| 2 | The Fairy Woods, 1859 | Pencil | $94,500 | Christie's | Jun 2023 |
| 3 | The Sleeping Beauty, 1859 | Pencil | $80,394 | Christie's | Jun 2024 |
| 4 | Once Upon a Time: Snow White, 1902 | Pencil and watercolour heightened with touches of bodycolour on paper | $33,630 | Christie's | Jul 2026 |
| 5 | The Ivory Gate and Golden, 1859 | Pencil | $23,224 | Christie's | Jun 2000 |
| 6 | Winter gives way to Spring, 1859 | Pencil | $9,947 | Christie's | Jul 2018 |
| 7 | Violets, 1859 | Pencil | $9,746 | Christie's | Jun 2001 |
| 8 | La Belle Dame sans Merci, 1859 | Pencil, watercolour and bodycolour on paper laid on board | $7,459 | Christie's | Apr 2007 |
| 9 | Pandora, 1859 | Watercolour and body colour, heightened with white | $5,148 | Bonhams | Jun 2026 |
| 10 | The Crystal, 1859 | Pencil | $4,180 | Christie's | Jun 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 9 | $9,947 |
| Works on paper | 8 | $2,594 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 12 | $4,664 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 22 results from 8 houses · How we compute these figures
Henry Meynell Rheam is a British (modern) artist with 30 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $2,880. 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 Meynell Rheam sold in 2026 for $33,630, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Henry Meynell Rheam on OpeningBid →What is a Henry Meynell Rheam work worth?
Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henry Meynell Rheam work is $2,880.
The median Henry Meynell Rheam work on paper sells for $4,180 across 19 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 27 | $4,180†‡ | $95,000 | 70.4% | 2026-07-01 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $935–$2,357†‡ | $2,176†‡ | $9,746 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $2,307–$13,266 | $4,664 | $94,500 |
† 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 | 2023 | $95,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $94,500 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Henry Meynell Rheam worth?
Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henry Meynell Rheam work is $2,880. The median Henry Meynell Rheam work on paper sells for $4,180 across 19 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 Meynell Rheam work on paper?
Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Henry Meynell Rheam work on paper is $4,180. 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 Meynell Rheam's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Henry Meynell Rheam work on paper is $95,000.
What is the average price of a medium Henry Meynell Rheam work on paper?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Henry Meynell Rheam work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,664, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Henry Meynell Rheam's auction record?
Henry Meynell Rheam's auction record is $95,000, set in 2023.
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