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# Henry Moore, O.m., C.h (1898–1986)

## What is Henry Moore, O.m., C.h’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 203 auction results for Henry Moore, O.m., C.h at 7 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $28,799 including buyer’s premium (middle half $11,858–$101,341, n=17). The auction record is $6,500,965 for Head (2024, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Head, circa 1930 | Alabaster, on a verde di Prato base, unique | $6,500,965 | Christie's | Mar 2024 |
| 2 | Head | Hopton wood stone | $6,078,193 | Christie's | Jun 2018 |
| 3 | Family Group, 1898 | Bronze | $4,917,795 | Christie's | Jun 2017 |
| 4 | Maquette for King and Queen, 1952 | Bronze with a light brown patina | $4,208,760 | Christie's | Mar 2021 |
| 5 | Mother and Child with Apple, 1956 | Bronze | $4,164,341 | Christie's | Mar 2023 |
| 6 | Rocking Chair No. 3, 1950 | Bronze | $3,758,325 | Christie's | Oct 2024 |
| 7 | Working Model for Oval with Points, 1968 | Bronze | $2,583,149 | Christie's | Jun 2019 |
| 8 | Working Model for Reclining Mother and Child, 1975 | Bronze with a green/brown patina | $1,943,033 | Christie's | Nov 2016 |
| 9 | Reclining Figure: Open Pose, 1982 | Bronze | $1,704,437 | Christie's | Nov 2018 |
| 10 | Working Model for Two Piece Reclining Figure: Points, 1969 | Bronze | $1,665,766 | Christie's | Oct 2022 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 132 | $87,358 |
| Works on paper | 41 | $36,232 |
| Other | 10 | $13,259 |
| Prints | 16 | $968 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $610,042 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 22 | $200,203 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 146 | $39,957 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 203 results from 7 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Henry Moore, O.m., C.h is a British artist with 219 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $52,248. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Henry Moore, O.m., C.h sold in 2026 for $101,341, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Henry Moore, O.m., C.h work worth?

Across 203 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henry Moore, O.m., C.h work is $52,248.

The median Henry Moore, O.m., C.h sculpture sells for $87,740 across 133 lots.

The median Henry Moore, O.m., C.h work on paper sells for $26,062 across 52 lots.

The median Henry Moore, O.m., C.h print sells for $973 across 17 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Henry Moore, O.m., C.h sculptures typically sell for $26,249–$287,390 (the middle half of 93 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Henry Moore, O.m., C.h work on papers typically sell for $12,905–$58,730 (the middle half of 44 sold lots).

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 26 | $973 | $327,213 | 65.4% | 2026-06-23 |
| Works on Paper | 57 | $26,062‡ | $378,674 | 91.2% | 2026-03-19 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 135 | $87,740 | $6.5M | — | 2026-03-18 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 71 | $327,213 | $6.5M | — | 2026-03-19 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $585–$2,169 | $973 | $3,529 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 44 | $12,905–$58,730‡ | $25,060‡ | $378,674 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $30,080–$139,271 | $101,341 | $231,352 |

‡ 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) | 93 | $26,249–$287,390 | $76,573 | $6.5M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $500,305–$1.6M | $717,643 | $4.2M |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $6.5M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $6.1M |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $378,674 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $338,796 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $327,213 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $18,608 |

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, O.m., C.h worth?

Across 203 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henry Moore, O.m., C.h work is $52,248. The median Henry Moore, O.m., C.h sculpture sells for $87,740 across 133 lots. The median Henry Moore, O.m., C.h work on paper sells for $26,062 across 52 lots. The median Henry Moore, O.m., C.h print sells for $973 across 17 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Henry Moore, O.m., C.h sculptures typically sell for $26,249–$287,390 (the middle half of 93 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Henry Moore, O.m., C.h work on papers typically sell for $12,905–$58,730 (the middle half of 44 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Henry Moore, O.m., C.h sculpture?

Based on 133 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Henry Moore, O.m., C.h sculpture is $87,740.

### What is Henry Moore, O.m., C.h's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Henry Moore, O.m., C.h sculpture is $6,500,965.

### What is the average price of a Henry Moore, O.m., C.h work on paper?

Based on 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Henry Moore, O.m., C.h work on paper is $26,062. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Henry Moore, O.m., C.h's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Henry Moore, O.m., C.h work on paper is $378,674.

### What is the average price of a Henry Moore, O.m., C.h print?

Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Henry Moore, O.m., C.h print is $973.

### What is Henry Moore, O.m., C.h's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Henry Moore, O.m., C.h print is $327,213.

### What is the average price of a small Henry Moore, O.m., C.h sculpture?

Based on 93 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Henry Moore, O.m., C.h sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $76,573, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a small Henry Moore, O.m., C.h work on paper?

Based on 44 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Henry Moore, O.m., C.h work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $25,060, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Henry Moore, O.m., C.h's auction record?

Henry Moore, O.m., C.h's auction record is $6,500,965, 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.