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

# Henry Pickering (1710–1810)

## What is Henry Pickering’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 23 auction results for Henry Pickering at 10 houses since 2008. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,707 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,125–$4,048, n=9). The auction record is $351,948 for Portrait of Sir Wolstan Dixie, 4th Bt. (1701-1767), of Bosworth Hall, Leicestershire, and his family, seated around a harpsichord (2010, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portrait of Sir Wolstan Dixie, 4th Bt. (1701-1767), of Bosworth Hall, Leicestershire, and his family, seated around a harpsichord, 1701 | Oil on canvas | $351,948 | Sotheby's | Dec 2010 |
| 2 | Portrait of a gentleman, three-quarter-length, in a black velvet jacket and silver embroidered waistcoat, standing in a library, 1740 | Oil paint | $34,641 | Christie's | Sep 2021 |
| 3 | Portrait of Edward, 11th Earl of Derby | Oil on canvas | $6,095 | Sotheby's | Jun 2008 |
| 4 | Portrait of a lady, half-length, in a gold dress and lace shawl, holding a pink rose | Oil on canvas | $4,880 | Sworders | May 2026 |
| 5 | Portrait of a gentleman, traditionally identified as Gamaliel Lloyd (1744-1817) | Oil on canvas | $4,621 | James Adam Salesrooms | Oct 2025 |
| 6 | Portrait of a gentleman, traditionally identified as Gamaliel Lloyd (1744-1817) | Oil on canvas | $4,048 | James Adam Salesrooms | Apr 2026 |
| 7 | Angebliche Porträts von Margaret und John Nelson von Foulridge, circa 1757 | Öl auf Leinwand | $3,935 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Nov 2024 |
| 8 | Portrait of a gentleman, half-length, in a blue coat, within a painted oval, 1741 | Oil on canvas | $3,283 | Bonhams | Apr 2016 |
| 9 | Portrait of a gentleman, half-length, in a waistcoat with silver facings and hat under his arm, within a painted oval, 1741 | Oil on canvas | $2,707 | Bonhams | Sep 2026 |
| 10 | Portrait of a lady, half-length, in a pink dress and blue shawl, 1741 | Portrait | $1,998 | Bonhams | Oct 2020 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 14 | $2,353 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 12 | $2,353 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 23 results from 10 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Henry Pickering is a British (modern) artist with 25 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $3,283. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Henry Pickering sold in 2026 for $4,880, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Henry Pickering work worth?

Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henry Pickering work is $3,283.

The median Henry Pickering painting sells for $2,760 across 19 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 | 27 | $2,760† | $351,948 | 70.4% | 2026-09-24 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $1,572–$3,964† | $2,604† | $7,728† |

† 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 | 2010 | $351,948 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $34,641 |

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 Pickering worth?

Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henry Pickering work is $3,283. The median Henry Pickering painting sells for $2,760 across 19 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Henry Pickering painting?

Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Henry Pickering painting is $2,760. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Henry Pickering's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Henry Pickering painting is $351,948.

### What is the average price of a medium Henry Pickering painting?

Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Henry Pickering painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,604, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Henry Pickering's auction record?

Henry Pickering's auction record is $351,948, set in 2010.

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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 Pickering auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/henry-pickering (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.