> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/henry-moore-british · updated 2026-11-01

# Henry Moore, British (1898–1986)

## What is Henry Moore, British’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 95 auction results for Henry Moore, British at 1 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $127 including buyer’s premium (middle half $109–$276, n=10). The auction record is $2,708 for APPROACHING STORM (2018, Waddingtons). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | APPROACHING STORM, 1877 | Oil on canvas | $2,708 | Waddingtons | Jun 2018 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RECLINING FIGURES [CAVES], 1974 | Lithograph | $2,273 | Waddingtons | Sep 2007 |
| 2 | RECLINING FIGURE PIRANESI BACKGROUND I, 1979 | Etching and drypoint | $1,805 | Waddingtons | Mar 2015 |
| 3 | SIX RECLINING FIGURES, 1974 | Lithograph on T.H. Saunders paper | $1,362 | Waddingtons | Aug 2020 |
| 4 | FOUR STANDING WOMEN, 1974-75 | Lithograph in colours on BFK Rives watermarked paper, full m | $1,330 | Waddingtons | Nov 2022 |
| 5 | TWO PEOPLE SLEEPING | Lithograph in colours on paper signed lower right sight 14.9 | $1,299 | Waddingtons | Sep 2024 |
| 6 | CROWD LOOKING AT A TIED-UP OBJECT, PLATE 14 FROM MEDITATIONS ON THE EFFIGY, 1966 | Etching in black on wove paper, with full margins signed | $906 | Waddingtons | May 2025 |
| 7 | SCULPTURAL OBJECTS, 1949 [CRAMER, 7], 1949 | Lithograph | $864 | Waddingtons | Mar 2014 |
| 8 | RECLINING FIGURES WITH RED STRIPES, 1973 | Lithograph on paper | $758 | Waddingtons | Sep 2017 |
| 9 | TWO ROCK RECLINING FIGURES, 1967 | Lithograph in black on Barcham Green wove paper signed, date | $629 | Waddingtons | Oct 2024 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Prints | 32 | $137 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $758 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 27 | $137 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 95 results from 1 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Henry Moore, British is a British artist with 95 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $137.

A work by Henry Moore, British sold in 2025 for $323, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Henry Moore, British work worth?

Across 95 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henry Moore, British work is $137.

The median Henry Moore, British print sells for $137 across 87 lots.

The median Henry Moore, British painting sells for $2,708 across 6 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Henry Moore, British prints typically sell for $132–$488 (the middle half of 26 sold lots).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 87 | $137 | $2,273 | — | 2025-10-30 |
| Paintings | 6 | $2,708 | $2,708 | — | 2023-12-14 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | — | — | — | 2013-06-18 |

Henry Moore, British's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (87 lots) median $137. Paintings (6 lots) median $2,708, record $2,708. A typical Henry Moore, British painting sells for around 20× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $323–$906 | $758 | $1,805 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 26 | $132–$488 | $137 | $2,273 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2018 | $2,708 |
| Prints & Editions | 2007 | $2,273 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $1,805 |

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 Moore, British worth?

Across 95 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henry Moore, British work is $137. The median Henry Moore, British print sells for $137 across 87 lots. The median Henry Moore, British painting sells for $2,708 across 6 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Henry Moore, British prints typically sell for $132–$488 (the middle half of 26 sold lots).

### What is the average price of a Henry Moore, British print?

Based on 87 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Henry Moore, British print is $137.

### What is Henry Moore, British's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Henry Moore, British print is $2,273.

### What is the average price of a medium Henry Moore, British print?

Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Henry Moore, British print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $137, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Henry Moore, British's auction record?

Henry Moore, British's auction record is $2,708, set in 2018.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 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.