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# Henry Scott Tuke (1858–1929)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 127 auction results for Henry Scott Tuke at 14 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $14,178 including buyer’s premium (middle half $7,105–$31,939, n=7). The auction record is $372,000 for Lovers of the Sun (2025, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lovers of the Sun, 1923 | Oil on canvas | $372,000 | Sotheby's | Feb 2025 |
| 2 | The orange jersey, 1858 | Oil paint | $347,490 | Christie's | Jul 2013 |
| 3 | Boys bathing | Painting | $281,124 | Christie's | Nov 2017 |
| 4 | Bathing Group (Noonday Heat), 1858 | Pencil | $185,015 | Christie's | Sep 2021 |
| 5 | Watching the sea, 1858 | Pencil | $151,743 | Christie's | Dec 2013 |
| 6 | The Bather, 1858 | Painting | $149,373 | Christie's | Jun 2004 |
| 7 | Leafy June | Painting | $148,830 | Christie's | Nov 2017 |
| 8 | The bather, 1858 | Oil paint | $129,813 | Christie's | Jul 2013 |
| 9 | The Lighthouse, 1858 | Painting | $123,663 | Bonhams | Sep 2019 |
| 10 | Expectant, 1858 | Painting | $85,261 | Bonhams | Sep 2023 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 29 | $30,974 |
| Other | 20 | $11,964 |
| Works on paper | 52 | $4,019 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 9 | $44,752 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 87 | $5,359 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 127 results from 14 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Henry Scott Tuke is a British (modern) artist with 128 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $7,605. 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 Scott Tuke sold in 2025 for $14,178, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Henry Scott Tuke work worth?

Across 113 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henry Scott Tuke work is $7,605.

The median Henry Scott Tuke work on paper sells for $3,230 across 77 lots.

The median Henry Scott Tuke painting sells for $17,518 across 41 lots.

The median Henry Scott Tuke photograph sells for $462 across 2 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Henry Scott Tuke work on papers typically sell for $1,170–$8,381 (the middle half of 68 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Henry Scott Tuke paintings typically sell for $3,628–$27,856 (the middle half of 31 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $265‡ | $265‡ | — | 2024-02-17 |
| Paintings | 44 | $17,518†‡ | $372,000 | 93.2% | 2026-02-03 |
| Works on Paper | 84 | $3,230†‡ | $185,015 | 91.7% | 2026-04-22 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | — | — | — | 1998-03-06 |
| Photography | 2 | $462 | $462 | — | 2024-04-09 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $151,743 | $372,000 | — | 2025-02-05 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Henry Scott Tuke's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $265. Paintings (44 lots) median $17,518, record $372,000. A typical Henry Scott Tuke painting sells for around 66× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 9 lots) the median is $151,743.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 31 | $3,628–$27,856†‡ | $12,978†‡ | $149,373 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $32,633–$128,275 | $84,208 | $347,490 |

† 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) | 68 | $1,170–$8,381†‡ | $3,205†‡ | $151,743 |

† 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 | 2025 | $372,000 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $347,490 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $185,015 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $151,743 |
| Photography | 2024 | $462 |
| Photography | 2024 | $462 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $265‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Scott Tuke worth?

Across 113 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henry Scott Tuke work is $7,605. The median Henry Scott Tuke work on paper sells for $3,230 across 77 lots. The median Henry Scott Tuke painting sells for $17,518 across 41 lots. The median Henry Scott Tuke photograph sells for $462 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Henry Scott Tuke work on papers typically sell for $1,170–$8,381 (the middle half of 68 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Henry Scott Tuke paintings typically sell for $3,628–$27,856 (the middle half of 31 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 Scott Tuke work on paper?

Based on 77 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Henry Scott Tuke work on paper is $3,230. 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 Scott Tuke's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Henry Scott Tuke work on paper is $185,015.

### What is the average price of a Henry Scott Tuke painting?

Based on 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Henry Scott Tuke painting is $17,518. 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 Scott Tuke's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Henry Scott Tuke painting is $372,000.

### What is the average price of a small Henry Scott Tuke work on paper?

Based on 68 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Henry Scott Tuke work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,205, 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 the average price of a small Henry Scott Tuke painting?

Based on 31 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Henry Scott Tuke painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $12,978, 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 Scott Tuke's auction record?

Henry Scott Tuke's auction record is $372,000, set in 2025.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 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.