Paul Henry (1876–1958)
Paul Henry is an Irish artist with 99 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $29,189. 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 Paul Henry sold in 2026 for $92,536, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Paul Henry on OpeningBid →What is a Paul Henry work worth?
Across 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Henry work is $29,189.
The median Paul Henry painting sells for $59,169 across 34 lots.
The median Paul Henry print sells for $258 across 10 lots.
The median Paul Henry work on paper sells for $968 across 2 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 | 12 | $258‡ | $1,187 | 83.3% | 2024-08-08 |
| Paintings | 52 | $59,169†‡ | $3.8M† | 65.4% | 2026-06-12 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $968 | $1,446 | 40% | 2016-03-17 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $170‡ | $170‡ | — | 2023-01-07 |
| Photography | 2 | $13,820 | $13,820 | — | 2000-10-13 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $170,000† | $3.8M† | — | 2026-06-12 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paul Henry's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (12 lots) median $258 with 83.3% sell-through. Paintings (52 lots) median $59,169, record $3,812,873. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $3,812,873 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Paul Henry painting sells for around 229× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 9 lots) the median is $170,000.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $190–$737 | $280 | $1,187 |
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $27,131–$76,324†‡ | $43,410†‡ | $170,000† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $35,551–$180,497†‡ | $92,536†‡ | $3.8M† |
† 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 | 2001 | $3.8M† |
| Paintings | 2020 | $283,605 |
| Photography | 2000 | $13,820 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $1,446 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $1,187 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $848 |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $490 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $170‡ |
† 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 Paul Henry worth?
Across 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Henry work is $29,189. The median Paul Henry painting sells for $59,169 across 34 lots. The median Paul Henry print sells for $258 across 10 lots. The median Paul Henry work on paper sells for $968 across 2 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 Paul Henry painting?
Based on 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul Henry painting is $59,169. 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 Paul Henry's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Paul Henry painting is $3,812,873. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $3,812,873 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Paul Henry print?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul Henry print is $258. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Paul Henry's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Paul Henry print is $1,187.
What is the average price of a small Paul Henry painting?
Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Paul Henry painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $43,410, 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 medium Paul Henry painting?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Paul Henry painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $92,536, 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 Paul Henry's auction record?
Paul Henry's auction record is $3,812,873, set in 2001. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $3,812,873 (buyer's premium not included).
See the full Paul Henry record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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