Henry Moore (1898–1986)
Henry Moore is a British artist with 1,004 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $1,756. 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 a hammer price of $1,876 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 800 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henry Moore work is $1,756.
The median Henry Moore print sells for $1,417 across 525 lots.
The median Henry Moore sculpture sells for $51,497 across 162 lots.
The median Henry Moore work on paper sells for $20,140 across 57 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Henry Moore prints typically sell for $811–$2,115 (the middle half of 350 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Henry Moore sculptures typically sell for $7,461–$131,086 (the middle half of 112 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 | 639 | $1,417†‡ | $131,716 | 82.2% | 2026-09-16 |
| Paintings | 17 | $812†‡ | $2,048 | 64.7% | 2025-02-18 |
| Works on Paper | 65 | $20,140†‡ | $456,728 | 87.7% | 2024-11-09 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 179 | $51,497†‡ | $10.4M | 90.5% | 2026-08-12 |
| Photography | 10 | $3,000‡ | $23,249 | 70% | 2021-12-08 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 62 | $243,109† | $10.4M | — | 2026-05-19 |
† 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 (639 lots) median $1,417 with 82.2% sell-through. Paintings (17 lots) median $812, record $2,048. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 62 lots) the median is $243,109.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 350 | $811–$2,115†‡ | $1,380†‡ | $21,284 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 108 | $705–$3,113†‡ | $1,519†‡ | $131,716 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $182–$1,100†‡ | $268†‡ | $2,048 |
† 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) | 48 | $7,836–$36,940†‡ | $19,231†‡ | $456,728 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $431–$37,326‡ | $22,675‡ | $52,553 |
† 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) | 112 | $7,461–$131,086†‡ | $52,598†‡ | $1.9M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 21 | $8,813–$686,679† | $289,235† | $2.9M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $2,656–$4,955† | $2,856† | $10.4M |
† 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) | 7 | $277–$3,875‡ | $3,000‡ | $23,249 |
‡ 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 | $10.4M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $3.6M |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $456,728 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $157,942 |
| Prints & Editions | 2004 | $131,716 |
| Prints & Editions | 2007 | $106,213 |
| Photography | 2016 | $23,249 |
| Photography | 2019 | $4,750 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Henry Moore worth?
Across 800 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henry Moore work is $1,756. The median Henry Moore print sells for $1,417 across 525 lots. The median Henry Moore sculpture sells for $51,497 across 162 lots. The median Henry Moore work on paper sells for $20,140 across 57 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Henry Moore prints typically sell for $811–$2,115 (the middle half of 350 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Henry Moore sculptures typically sell for $7,461–$131,086 (the middle half of 112 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 525 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Henry Moore print is $1,417. 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 $131,716.
What is the average price of a Henry Moore sculpture?
Based on 162 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Henry Moore sculpture is $51,497. 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 $10,388,432.
What is the average price of a Henry Moore work on paper?
Based on 57 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Henry Moore work on paper is $20,140. 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 $456,728.
What is the average price of a small Henry Moore print?
Based on 350 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Henry Moore print (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,380, 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 112 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Henry Moore sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $52,598, 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 $10,388,432, set in 2026.
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