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

# Henry Richard Bird (1909–2000)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 8 auction results for Henry Richard Bird at 1 houses since 2026. Over the last 24 months the median price was $280 including buyer’s premium (middle half $275–$304, n=8). The auction record is $385 for Signs of the Zodiac - Aries, Taurus and Gemini (2026, Sworders). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Signs of the Zodiac - Aries, Taurus and Gemini | Mixed media on paper | $385 | Sworders | Mar 2026 |
| 2 | Signs of the Zodiac - Aries, Taurus and Gemini, 1909 | Paper | $378 | Sworders | Jun 2026 |
| 3 | Signs of the Zodiac - Cancer, Leo and Virgo | Mixed media on paper | $280 | Sworders | Mar 2026 |
| 4 | Signs of the Zodiac - Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces | Mixed media on paper | $280 | Sworders | Mar 2026 |
| 5 | Signs of the Zodiac - Libra, Scorpio and Sagittarius | Mixed media on paper | $280 | Sworders | Mar 2026 |
| 6 | Signs of the Zodiac - Cancer, Leo and Virgo, 1909 | Artwork | $275 | Sworders | Jun 2026 |
| 7 | Signs of the Zodiac - Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces, 1909 | Paper | $275 | Sworders | Jun 2026 |
| 8 | Signs of the Zodiac - Libra, Scorpio and Sagittarius, 1909 | Paper | $275 | Sworders | Jun 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 8 | $280 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $280 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 8 results from 1 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Henry Richard Bird is a British artist with 14 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $280.

A work by Henry Richard Bird sold in 2026 for $378, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Henry Richard Bird work worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henry Richard Bird work is $280.

The median Henry Richard Bird work on paper sells for $280 across 4 lots.

The median Henry Richard Bird print sells for $275 across 4 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 4 | $275 | $378 | — | 2026-06-18 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $280 | $385 | 50% | 2026-03-10 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $385 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $378 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $280 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $275 |

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 Richard Bird worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henry Richard Bird work is $280. The median Henry Richard Bird work on paper sells for $280 across 4 lots. The median Henry Richard Bird print sells for $275 across 4 lots.

### What is Henry Richard Bird's auction record?

Henry Richard Bird's auction record is $385, set in 2026.

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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.