> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/maurice-henry · updated 2026-11-01

# Maurice Henry (1907–1984)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 33 auction results for Maurice Henry at 16 houses since 2013. Over the last 24 months the median price was $891 including buyer’s premium (middle half $394–$1,901, n=6). The auction record is $15,158 for Orage - Silence (2025, PIASA). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orage - Silence, 1935 | Gouache, encre de Chine, pastels et crayon de papier sur papier Doublement signé, daté | $15,158 | PIASA | Oct 2025 |
| 2 | Sans titre (aquarelle, gouache et encre sur papier) | Aquarelle, gouache et encre sur papier | $3,699 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Mar 2024 |
| 3 | Femme, 1947 | Olio su tela | $2,167 | Martini Studio d'Arte | Mar 2026 |
| 4 | L’Émeute lente, 1968 | Huile sur toile | $2,062 | Ader | Oct 2017 |
| 5 | PLAGE SURREALISTE, 1935 | Ink | $2,000 | Sotheby's | May 2019 |
| 6 | Excusez-moi, Monsieur l’Inspecteur, je vous avais pris pour un passant | Encre et crayon | $1,503 | Ader | Apr 2021 |
| 7 | Atterrissage dangereux, 1961 | Pastello su carta | $1,492 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Dec 2022 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hommage à Paganini, 1968 | Technique mixte | $10,173 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Mar 2024 |
| 2 | L'Hommage a Paganini, 1936-1968 | Pen and ink on the label | $5,250 | Swann Auction Galleries | Sep 2021 |
| 3 | Poème à jetter au panier, 1966 | Multiplo (vetro e carta) | $1,411 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Oct 2021 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 10 | $1,498 |
| Other | 10 | $747 |
| Prints | 5 | $278 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $1,104 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 12 | $831 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 33 results from 16 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Maurice Henry is a French artist with 69 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $1,068. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Maurice Henry sold in 2026 for $2,167, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Maurice Henry work worth?

Across 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Maurice Henry work is $1,068.

The median Maurice Henry work on paper sells for $1,044 across 14 lots.

The median Maurice Henry print sells for $217 across 7 lots.

The median Maurice Henry painting sells for $1,692 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 9 | $217 | $1,243 | 77.8% | 2026-03-20 |
| Paintings | 5 | $1,692 | $2,167 | — | 2026-03-20 |
| Works on Paper | 15 | $1,044 | $15,158 | 93.3% | 2026-04-08 |

Maurice Henry's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (9 lots) median $217 with 77.8% sell-through. Paintings (5 lots) median $1,692, record $2,167. A typical Maurice Henry painting sells for around 7.8× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $759–$1,752 | $1,104 | $15,158 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $15,158 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $5,250 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $2,167 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $2,062 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $1,243 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $1,032 |

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 Maurice Henry worth?

Across 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Maurice Henry work is $1,068. The median Maurice Henry work on paper sells for $1,044 across 14 lots. The median Maurice Henry print sells for $217 across 7 lots. The median Maurice Henry painting sells for $1,692 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 the average price of a Maurice Henry work on paper?

Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Maurice Henry work on paper is $1,044.

### What is Maurice Henry's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Maurice Henry work on paper is $15,158.

### What is the average price of a small Maurice Henry work on paper?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Maurice Henry work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,104, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Maurice Henry's auction record?

Maurice Henry's auction record is $15,158, set in 2025.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Maurice Henry auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/maurice-henry (updated 2026-11-01).

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.