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# Henry Thomas Alken Snr (1785–1851)

Henry Thomas Alken Snr is a British artist with 13 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $5,498. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Henry Thomas Alken Snr sold in 2023 for $10,995, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Henry Thomas Alken Snr work worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henry Thomas Alken Snr work is $5,498.

The median Henry Thomas Alken Snr painting sells for $8,246 across 4 lots.

The median Henry Thomas Alken Snr work on paper sells for $699 across 4 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 | 8 | $8,246† | $38,186 | 50% | 2025-02-18 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $699 | $68,605 | — | 2026-05-19 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $68,605 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $38,186 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $10,995 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $732 |

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 Thomas Alken Snr worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henry Thomas Alken Snr work is $5,498. The median Henry Thomas Alken Snr painting sells for $8,246 across 4 lots. The median Henry Thomas Alken Snr work on paper sells for $699 across 4 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Henry Thomas Alken Snr's auction record?

Henry Thomas Alken Snr's auction record is $68,605, set in 2016.

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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.