Henry Schafer (b. 1815)
Henry Schafer is a British artist with 20 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $1,361. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Henry Schafer sold in 2003 for $1,499, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henry Schafer work is $1,361.
The median Henry Schafer painting sells for $1,380 across 12 lots.
The median Henry Schafer work on paper sells for $288 across 5 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 | 16 | $1,380†‡ | $2,800‡ | 75% | 2025-09-11 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $288†‡ | $1,461 | 83.3% | 2025-01-11 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $945–$1,955†‡ | $1,380†‡ | $2,800‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $113–$303†‡ | $288†‡ | $1,461 |
† 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 | 1994 | $2,800‡ |
| Paintings | 1997 | $2,645 |
| Works on Paper | 2002 | $1,461 |
| Works on Paper | 1989 | $303 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Henry Schafer worth?
Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henry Schafer work is $1,361. The median Henry Schafer painting sells for $1,380 across 12 lots. The median Henry Schafer work on paper sells for $288 across 5 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 Schafer painting?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Henry Schafer painting is $1,380. 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 Schafer's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Henry Schafer painting is $2,800. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small Henry Schafer painting?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Henry Schafer painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,380, 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 Schafer's auction record?
Henry Schafer's auction record is $2,800, set in 1994. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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