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# Henry Scheffer (1798–1862)

Henry Scheffer is a French artist with 11 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $2,579. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Henry Scheffer sold in 2026 for $5,031, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Henry Scheffer work worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henry Scheffer work is $2,579.

The median Henry Scheffer painting sells for $4,024 across 5 lots.

The median Henry Scheffer work on paper sells for $881 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 | 7 | $4,024† | $14,493† | 71.4% | 2026-04-21 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $881 | $881 | — | 2020-06-09 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2011 | $14,493† |
| Paintings | 2026 | $5,031 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $881 |

† 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 Scheffer worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henry Scheffer work is $2,579. The median Henry Scheffer painting sells for $4,024 across 5 lots. The median Henry Scheffer work on paper sells for $881 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Henry Scheffer's auction record is $14,493, set in 2011. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $14,493 (buyer's premium not included).

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Henry Scheffer auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/henry-scheffer (updated 2026-11-01).

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.