Henry Thomas (senior) Alken (1785–1851)
What is Henry Thomas (senior) Alken’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 41 auction results for Henry Thomas (senior) Alken at 9 houses since 1991. Over the last 24 months the median price was $507 including buyer’s premium (middle half $293–$1,097, n=8). The auction record is $4,964 for Gig in Winter (2026, James Adam Salesrooms). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gig in Winter | Oil on panel | $4,964 | James Adam Salesrooms | Apr 2026 |
| 2 | The Meet | Oil on canvas | $3,851 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Sep 2012 |
| 3 | End of the Day | Oil on panel | $2,190 | James Adam Salesrooms | Apr 2026 |
| 4 | Hunt vignettes | Works on paper | $2,000 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Oct 1996 |
| 5 | A York to London coach and four crossing a hunt in tall cry | Oil on canvas | $1,967 | James Adam Salesrooms | Oct 2022 |
| 6 | Two Mares Peering Out of a Stable at a Foal Tondo | Oil on canvas | $1,475 | James Adam Salesrooms | Oct 2020 |
| 7 | Duck Shooting; Pheasant Shooting; Grouse Shooting; Partridge Shooting | Pencil and watercolour | $1,044 | Sworders | Oct 2020 |
| 8 | On the Scent | Watercolor on paper | $823 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Nov 2003 |
| 9 | Portrait of a jockey | Pencil | $732 | Sworders | May 2026 |
| 10 | Arabs on horseback two, 1827 | Pencil and watercolour | $666 | Sworders | May 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 6 | $2,079 |
| Works on paper | 11 | $589 |
| Prints | 7 | $243 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 22 | $468 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $385 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 41 results from 9 houses · How we compute these figures
Henry Thomas (senior) Alken is a British artist with 64 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $521. 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 Thomas (senior) Alken sold in 2026 for $732, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Henry Thomas (senior) Alken on OpeningBid →What is a Henry Thomas (senior) Alken work worth?
Across 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henry Thomas (senior) Alken work is $521.
The median Henry Thomas (senior) Alken print sells for $243 across 15 lots.
The median Henry Thomas (senior) Alken work on paper sells for $609 across 17 lots.
The median Henry Thomas (senior) Alken painting sells for $2,005 across 9 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 | 28 | $243‡ | $431 | 53.6% | 2025-09-03 |
| Paintings | 14 | $2,005†‡ | $5,875‡ | 64.3% | 2026-04-28 |
| Works on Paper | 24 | $609†‡ | $2,600† | 70.8% | 2026-05-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $4,964‡ | $5,875‡ | — | 2026-04-28 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Henry Thomas (senior) Alken's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (28 lots) median $243 with 53.6% sell-through. Paintings (14 lots) median $2,005, record $5,875. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Henry Thomas (senior) Alken painting sells for around 8.2× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $4,964.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $51–$281‡ | $214‡ | $431 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $259–$346‡ | $287‡ | $385 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $1,967–$3,851†‡ | $2,005†‡ | $5,875‡ |
† 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) | 16 | $466–$1,011†‡ | $637†‡ | $2,600† |
† 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 | 2016 | $5,875‡ |
| Paintings | 2026 | $4,964 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $2,600† |
| Works on Paper | 1996 | $2,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2001 | $431 |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $385 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 Thomas (senior) Alken worth?
Across 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henry Thomas (senior) Alken work is $521. The median Henry Thomas (senior) Alken print sells for $243 across 15 lots. The median Henry Thomas (senior) Alken work on paper sells for $609 across 17 lots. The median Henry Thomas (senior) Alken painting sells for $2,005 across 9 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 Thomas (senior) Alken print?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Henry Thomas (senior) Alken print is $243. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Henry Thomas (senior) Alken's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Henry Thomas (senior) Alken print is $431.
What is the average price of a Henry Thomas (senior) Alken work on paper?
Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Henry Thomas (senior) Alken work on paper is $609. 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 Thomas (senior) Alken's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Henry Thomas (senior) Alken work on paper is $2,600. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $2,600 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Henry Thomas (senior) Alken painting?
Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Henry Thomas (senior) Alken painting is $2,005. 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 Thomas (senior) Alken's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Henry Thomas (senior) Alken painting is $5,875. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small Henry Thomas (senior) Alken work on paper?
Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Henry Thomas (senior) Alken work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $637, 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 Thomas (senior) Alken print?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Henry Thomas (senior) Alken print (small (under 50 cm)) is $214, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Henry Thomas (senior) Alken's auction record?
Henry Thomas (senior) Alken's auction record is $5,875, set in 2016. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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