Henry Moore (1831–1895)
What is Henry Moore’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 3,040 auction results for Henry Moore at 120 houses since 1989. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,193 including buyer’s premium (middle half $834–$32,955, n=298). The auction record is $35,201,386 for King and Queen (2026, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | King and Queen, 1952 | Bronze | $35,201,386 | Christie's | Mar 2026 |
| 2 | Reclining Figure: Festival, 1951 | Bronze | $33,208,635 | Christie's | Jun 2016 |
| 3 | Reclining Figure: Festival, 1951 | Bronze | $30,138,822 | Christie's | Feb 2012 |
| 4 | Reclining Woman: Elbow, 1981 | Bronze | $13,860,000 | Christie's | Nov 2025 |
| 5 | Reclining Mother and Child, 1975 | Bronze | $11,600,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2024 |
| 6 | Reclining Figure, 1982 | Bronze | $11,000,000 | Christie's | Nov 2017 |
| 7 | Reclining Figure, 1982 | Bronze | $9,312,500 | Christie's | Nov 2018 |
| 8 | Draped Reclining Woman, 1957-1958 | Bronze | $8,458,138 | Christie's | Jun 2008 |
| 9 | Large Four Piece Reclining Figure, 1972 | Bronze | $8,199,500 | Christie's | May 2017 |
| 10 | Mother and Child with Apple, 1956 | Bronze | $8,170,430 | Christie's | Feb 2014 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 706 | $88,018 |
| Works on paper | 250 | $20,027 |
| Other | 127 | $19,200 |
| Paintings | 28 | $3,691 |
| Photographs | 9 | $1,516 |
| Prints | 1,158 | $1,398 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 57 | $1,807,500 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 361 | $3,527 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 1,632 | $2,827 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 3,040 results from 120 houses · How we compute these figures
Henry Moore is a British (modern) artist with 3,831 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $2,304. 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 Moore sold in 2026 for $37,517, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 2,983 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henry Moore work is $2,304.
The median Henry Moore print sells for $1,201 across 1,710 lots.
The median Henry Moore sculpture sells for $86,609 across 735 lots.
The median Henry Moore work on paper sells for $23,461 across 321 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Henry Moore prints typically sell for $752–$1,886 (the middle half of 1,261 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Henry Moore sculptures typically sell for $23,420–$143,297 (the middle half of 468 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 | 2,047 | $1,201†‡ | $73,240‡ | 83.5% | 2026-10-29 |
| Paintings | 67 | $7,954†‡ | $376,836 | 80.6% | 2026-06-28 |
| Works on Paper | 397 | $23,461†‡ | $3.1M | 80.9% | 2026-10-09 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 789 | $86,609†‡ | $35.2M | 93.2% | 2026-10-17 |
| Photography | 19 | $1,100†‡ | $4,750 | 78.9% | 2026-10-08 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 384 | $379,994‡ | $35.2M | — | 2026-05-21 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Henry Moore's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2,047 lots) median $1,201 with 83.5% sell-through. Paintings (67 lots) median $7,954, record $376,836. A typical Henry Moore painting sells for around 6.6× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 384 lots) the median is $379,994.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 1,261 | $752–$1,886†‡ | $1,186†‡ | $45,566 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 361 | $749–$3,097†‡ | $1,300†‡ | $73,240‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 12 | $8,284–$29,624‡ | $13,242‡ | $69,850 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 31 | $6,673–$21,500‡ | $12,268‡ | $376,836 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 20 | $1,073–$3,194†‡ | $2,518†‡ | $14,541 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 253 | $10,575–$36,308†‡ | $21,546†‡ | $1M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 53 | $18,800–$238,988†‡ | $45,600†‡ | $3.1M |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 468 | $23,420–$143,297†‡ | $50,000†‡ | $6M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 60 | $349,650–$1.4M | $855,750 | $8.2M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 43 | $1.3M–$6.1M‡ | $3.1M‡ | $35.2M |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $657–$1,938†‡ | $1,100†‡ | $4,750 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $35.2M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2016 | $33.2M |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $3.1M |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $3M |
| Paintings | 2026 | $376,836 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $279,400 |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $73,240‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $69,850 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Henry Moore worth?
Across 2,983 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henry Moore work is $2,304. The median Henry Moore print sells for $1,201 across 1,710 lots. The median Henry Moore sculpture sells for $86,609 across 735 lots. The median Henry Moore work on paper sells for $23,461 across 321 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Henry Moore prints typically sell for $752–$1,886 (the middle half of 1,261 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Henry Moore sculptures typically sell for $23,420–$143,297 (the middle half of 468 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 Moore print?
Based on 1,710 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Henry Moore print is $1,201. 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 Moore's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Henry Moore print is $73,240. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Henry Moore sculpture?
Based on 735 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Henry Moore sculpture is $86,609. 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 Moore's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Henry Moore sculpture is $35,201,386.
What is the average price of a Henry Moore work on paper?
Based on 321 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Henry Moore work on paper is $23,461. 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 Moore's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Henry Moore work on paper is $3,150,000.
What is the average price of a small Henry Moore print?
Based on 1,261 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Henry Moore print (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,186, 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 small Henry Moore sculpture?
Based on 468 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Henry Moore sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $50,000, 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 Moore's auction record?
Henry Moore's auction record is $35,201,386, set in 2026.
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