Henry Pether (1765–1865)
Henry Pether is a British (modern) artist with 30 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $19,698. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Henry Pether sold in 2026 for $70,623, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Henry Pether on OpeningBid →What is a Henry Pether work worth?
Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henry Pether work is $19,698.
The median Henry Pether painting sells for $19,000 across 27 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Henry Pether paintings typically sell for $13,264–$28,640 (the middle half of 25 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 32 | $19,000†‡ | $79,432 | 84.4% | 2026-07-01 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 25 | $13,264–$28,640†‡ | $19,370†‡ | $79,432 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $79,432 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $70,623 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Henry Pether worth?
Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henry Pether work is $19,698. The median Henry Pether painting sells for $19,000 across 27 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Henry Pether paintings typically sell for $13,264–$28,640 (the middle half of 25 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 Pether painting?
Based on 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Henry Pether painting is $19,000. 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 Pether's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Henry Pether painting is $79,432.
What is the average price of a medium Henry Pether painting?
Based on 25 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Henry Pether painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $19,370, 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 Pether's auction record?
Henry Pether's auction record is $79,432, set in 2022.
See the full Henry Pether record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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