> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/henry-nelson-o-neil · updated 2026-11-02

# Henry Nelson O'Neil (1817–1880)

Henry Nelson O'Neil is a British (modern) artist with 15 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $13,780. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Henry Nelson O'Neil sold in 2026 for $406,739, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Henry Nelson O'Neil work worth?

Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henry Nelson O'Neil work is $13,780.

The median Henry Nelson O'Neil painting sells for $13,780 across 11 lots.

The median Henry Nelson O'Neil work on paper sells for $900 across 1 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 13 | $13,780† | $833,479 | 84.6% | 2026-07-01 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $900† | $900† | — | 2010-09-12 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $476–$34,100† | $10,861† | $406,739 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2000 | $833,479 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $406,739 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $900† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Nelson O'Neil worth?

Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henry Nelson O'Neil work is $13,780. The median Henry Nelson O'Neil painting sells for $13,780 across 11 lots. The median Henry Nelson O'Neil work on paper sells for $900 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Henry Nelson O'Neil painting?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Henry Nelson O'Neil painting is $13,780. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Henry Nelson O'Neil's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Henry Nelson O'Neil painting is $833,479.

### What is Henry Nelson O'Neil's auction record?

Henry Nelson O'Neil's auction record is $833,479, set in 2000.

---

Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Henry Nelson O'Neil auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/henry-nelson-o-neil (updated 2026-11-02).

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.