Henry Tonks (1862–1937)
Henry Tonks is a British (modern) artist with 39 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $1,655. 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 Tonks is recorded as sold in 2026 for $2,013; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Henry Tonks on OpeningBid →What is a Henry Tonks work worth?
Across 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henry Tonks work is $1,655.
The median Henry Tonks work on paper sells for $1,251 across 26 lots.
The median Henry Tonks painting sells for $6,167 across 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 7 | $6,167†‡ | $32,739 | — | 2026-07-08 |
| Works on Paper | 32 | $1,251†‡ | $13,175 | 81.3% | 2026-07-07 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $2,684–$6,167†‡ | $3,304†‡ | $11,340 |
† 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) | 13 | $436–$3,138†‡ | $818†‡ | $6,040‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $1,455–$7,790‡ | $1,655‡ | $13,175 |
† 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 | 2009 | $32,739 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $25,165 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $13,175 |
| Works on Paper | 1999 | $12,312 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Henry Tonks worth?
Across 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henry Tonks work is $1,655. The median Henry Tonks work on paper sells for $1,251 across 26 lots. The median Henry Tonks painting sells for $6,167 across 7 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 Tonks work on paper?
Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Henry Tonks work on paper is $1,251. 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 Tonks's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Henry Tonks work on paper is $13,175.
What is the average price of a small Henry Tonks work on paper?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Henry Tonks work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $818, 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 Tonks's auction record?
Henry Tonks's auction record is $32,739, set in 2009.
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