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# Henry Varnum Poor (1888–1970)

## What is Henry Varnum Poor’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 39 auction results for Henry Varnum Poor at 8 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,794 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,960–$6,500, n=7). The auction record is $10,200 for Landscape with a Man on Horseback (2012, Swann Auction Galleries). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Landscape with a Man on Horseback, circa 1938 | Oil on canvas | $10,200 | Swann Auction Galleries | Nov 2012 |
| 2 | Fine and large tile frieze with still life, 1948 | Architectural terracotta | $10,000 | Rago Arts | May 2017 |
| 3 | Rare Stove with leaf motif, 1945 | Terracotta | $8,255 | Rago Arts | Jun 2025 |
| 4 | Rare Stove with leaf motif, 1945 | Glazed stoneware, iron | $6,500 | Wright | Jun 2025 |
| 5 | Rare Stove with leaf motif, 1945 | Glazed stoneware, iron | $6,500 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Jun 2025 |
| 6 | Summer Landscape Homestead | Oil on canvas on board | $3,500 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jun 2015 |
| 7 | Poor Harvest, 1935 | Painting | $3,220 | Wright | May 2001 |
| 8 | Casey and Bill, 1951 | Partially glazed terre de faïence | $2,880 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jun 2010 |
| 9 | Collection of three works, 1968 | Architectural terracotta | $2,794 | Rago Arts | Feb 2025 |
| 10 | Russett Apples, 1960 | Oil on canvas board | $2,640 | Swann Auction Galleries | Sep 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 14 | $1,473 |
| Other | 10 | $1,140 |
| Paintings | 10 | $1,040 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 8 | $3,360 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $1,310 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 39 results from 8 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Henry Varnum Poor is an American artist with 45 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $1,310. 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 Varnum Poor sold in 2026 for $2,640, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Henry Varnum Poor work worth?

Across 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henry Varnum Poor work is $1,310.

The median Henry Varnum Poor painting sells for $1,040 across 10 lots.

The median Henry Varnum Poor work on paper sells for $460 across 5 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 | 10 | $1,040 | $10,200 | — | 2026-09-17 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $460†‡ | $4,500† | 62.5% | 2026-04-24 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |

† 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 | $861–$1,080 | $1,000 | $2,640 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $1,000–$3,500 | $3,220 | $10,200 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2012 | $10,200 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $4,500† |
| Paintings | 2015 | $3,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $1,375 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Varnum Poor worth?

Across 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henry Varnum Poor work is $1,310. The median Henry Varnum Poor painting sells for $1,040 across 10 lots. The median Henry Varnum Poor work on paper sells for $460 across 5 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 Henry Varnum Poor's auction record?

Henry Varnum Poor's auction record is $10,200, set in 2012.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Henry Varnum Poor auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/henry-varnum-poor (updated 2026-11-02).

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.