ALKEN Henry Thomas (1785–1851)
What is ALKEN Henry Thomas’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 59 auction results for ALKEN Henry Thomas at 15 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,440 including buyer’s premium (middle half $567–$2,831, n=6). The auction record is $14,377 for The National Sports of Great Britain, with Descriptions in English and French (2023, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A Cockney's Shooting Season in Suffolk, 1785 | Original watercolours showing the extraordinary wealth of detail Alken could put into a small composition | $9,803 | Christie's | Jul 2023 |
| 2 | scenes from "The Hunt", 1785 | Oil on wood panel | $7,170 | Neal Auction Company | May 2010 |
| 3 | A Collection of Interesting Subjects of Marine Views, Military Parade, Hunting, Coursing and Racing &c. &c., 1785 | Manuscript | $6,917 | Christie's | Jul 2023 |
| 4 | Gig in Winter | Oil on panel | $4,871 | James Adam Salesrooms | Apr 2026 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The National Sports of Great Britain, with Descriptions in English and French, 1820 | Aquatint plates, coloured by a contemporary hand | $14,377 | Christie's | Jul 2023 |
| 2 | The Night Riders of Nacton [The First Steeple Chase on Record], 1839 | Aquatint prints with letterpress text | $9,058 | Christie's | Jul 2023 |
| 3 | You Shall See My Stud, 1831 | Engraved title and 6 etched plates, coloured by a contemporary hand | $6,587 | Christie's | Jul 2023 |
| 4 | A Trip to Ascot Races, 1827 | Engravings colored by a contemporary hand | $6,258 | Christie's | Jul 2023 |
| 5 | A Steeple Chase, March 1832 | 6 aquatint plates, coloured by a contemporary hand | $5,270 | Christie's | Jul 2023 |
| 6 | Epsom Races the Derby Day, 1819 | Aquatint strip panorama coloured by a contemporary hand | $5,270 | Christie's | Jul 2023 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 7 | $2,964 |
| Other | 5 | $2,875 |
| Prints | 25 | $2,635 |
| Paintings | 12 | $2,324 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 11 | $2,635 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 34 | $2,635 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 59 results from 15 houses · How we compute these figures
ALKEN Henry Thomas is a British artist with 80 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $2,635. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by ALKEN Henry Thomas sold in 2026 for $4,871, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a ALKEN Henry Thomas work is $2,635.
The median ALKEN Henry Thomas print sells for $2,635 across 31 lots.
The median ALKEN Henry Thomas work on paper sells for $1,961 across 9 lots.
The median ALKEN Henry Thomas painting sells for $2,500 across 11 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 | 32 | $2,635† | $14,377 | 96.9% | 2025-04-29 |
| Paintings | 12 | $2,500 | $7,170 | 91.7% | 2026-04-28 |
| Works on Paper | 15 | $1,961† | $9,803 | 60% | 2023-12-06 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $9,803 | $14,377 | — | 2023-07-13 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
ALKEN Henry Thomas's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (32 lots) median $2,635 with 96.9% sell-through. Paintings (12 lots) median $2,500, record $7,170. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $9,803.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $1,961–$3,189† | $2,635† | $14,377 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $1,478–$4,941† | $2,553† | $9,058 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $762–$3,781 | $2,500 | $7,170 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $310–$3,484† | $509† | $9,803 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $14,377 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $9,803 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $9,058 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $7,170 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $4,871 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $3,921 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a ALKEN Henry Thomas worth?
Across 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a ALKEN Henry Thomas work is $2,635. The median ALKEN Henry Thomas print sells for $2,635 across 31 lots. The median ALKEN Henry Thomas work on paper sells for $1,961 across 9 lots. The median ALKEN Henry Thomas painting sells for $2,500 across 11 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 ALKEN Henry Thomas print?
Based on 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a ALKEN Henry Thomas print is $2,635. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is ALKEN Henry Thomas's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a ALKEN Henry Thomas print is $14,377.
What is the average price of a ALKEN Henry Thomas work on paper?
Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a ALKEN Henry Thomas work on paper is $1,961. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is ALKEN Henry Thomas's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a ALKEN Henry Thomas work on paper is $9,803.
What is the average price of a ALKEN Henry Thomas painting?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a ALKEN Henry Thomas painting is $2,500.
What is ALKEN Henry Thomas's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a ALKEN Henry Thomas painting is $7,170.
What is the average price of a small ALKEN Henry Thomas print?
Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a small ALKEN Henry Thomas print (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,635, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a small ALKEN Henry Thomas painting?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small ALKEN Henry Thomas painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is ALKEN Henry Thomas's auction record?
ALKEN Henry Thomas's auction record is $14,377, set in 2023.
See the full ALKEN Henry Thomas record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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