> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/paul-henry · updated 2026-11-02

# Paul Henry (1876–1958)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 379 auction results for Paul Henry at 21 houses since 1994. Over the last 24 months the median price was $101,837 including buyer’s premium (middle half $11,309–$160,896, n=18). The auction record is $860,748 for Mountains and Lake, Connemara (2021, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mountains and Lake, Connemara, 1934 | Oil paint | $860,748 | Christie's | Jul 2021 |
| 2 | The Potato Diggers, 1910-11 | Oil on canvas | $647,600 | James Adam Salesrooms | May 2013 |
| 3 | The Turf Gatherer, 1911 | Oil on canvas | $552,788 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2007 |
| 4 | WESTERN LANDSCAPE, 1932-1935 | Oil on canvas | $473,014 | deVeres Art Auctions | Dec 2020 |
| 5 | The Fisherman's Cottage, 1916-17 | Oil on board | $443,220 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2009 |
| 6 | West of Ireland Landscape, 1928 | Oil on canvas | $438,136 | Sotheby's | Nov 2021 |
| 7 | The Village by the Lake, 1935 | Oil on canvas | $370,730 | Sotheby's | Nov 2021 |
| 8 | A Connemara Village | Oil on canvas | $335,500 | James Adam Salesrooms | May 2007 |
| 9 | The Milk Cart, 1876 | Painting | $325,984 | Bonhams | Jun 2025 |
| 10 | The Connemara Mountains | Oil on canvas | $313,246 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2007 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 178 | $79,872 |
| Works on paper | 15 | $7,203 |
| Other | 5 | $2,678 |
| Prints | 9 | $515 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 54 | $143,487 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 150 | $53,009 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 379 results from 21 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Paul Henry is an Irish artist with 459 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $50,495. 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 a hammer price of $73,735 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Paul Henry work worth?

Across 375 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Henry work is $50,495.

The median Paul Henry painting sells for $71,951 across 204 lots.

The median Paul Henry work on paper sells for $6,210 across 18 lots.

The median Paul Henry print sells for $515 across 11 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Paul Henry paintings typically sell for $31,670–$102,623 (the middle half of 147 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Paul Henry paintings typically sell for $59,876–$251,088 (the middle half of 56 sold 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 | $515†‡ | $2,678 | 91.7% | 2025-12-02 |
| Paintings | 260 | $71,951†‡ | $1.2M† | 78.5% | 2026-05-26 |
| Works on Paper | 29 | $6,210† | $30,195 | 62.1% | 2023-10-02 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $2,019 | $2,019 | — | 2014-10-21 |
| Photography | 1 | $1,876† | $1,876† | — | 2021-03-01 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 103 | $166,345† | $1.2M† | — | 2026-05-26 |

† 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 $515 with 91.7% sell-through. Paintings (260 lots) median $71,951, record $1,177,505. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,177,505 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Paul Henry painting sells for around 140× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 103 lots) the median is $166,345.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $312–$652†‡ | $477†‡ | $2,678 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 147 | $31,670–$102,623†‡ | $56,469†‡ | $1.2M† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 56 | $59,876–$251,088† | $129,136† | $860,748 |

† 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) | 18 | $2,890–$8,216† | $6,210† | $30,195 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2001 | $1.2M† |
| Paintings | 2021 | $860,748 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $30,195 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $14,966 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $2,678 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2014 | $2,019 |
| Photography | 2021 | $1,876† |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $991 |

† 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 Paul Henry worth?

Across 375 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Henry work is $50,495. The median Paul Henry painting sells for $71,951 across 204 lots. The median Paul Henry work on paper sells for $6,210 across 18 lots. The median Paul Henry print sells for $515 across 11 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Paul Henry paintings typically sell for $31,670–$102,623 (the middle half of 147 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Paul Henry paintings typically sell for $59,876–$251,088 (the middle half of 56 sold 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 204 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul Henry painting is $71,951. 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 $1,177,505. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,177,505 (buyer's premium not included).

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

Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul Henry work on paper is $6,210. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Paul Henry work on paper is $30,195.

### What is the average price of a Paul Henry print?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul Henry print is $515. 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 print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Paul Henry print is $2,678.

### What is the average price of a small Paul Henry painting?

Based on 147 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Paul Henry painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $56,469, 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 56 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Paul Henry painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $129,136, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Paul Henry's auction record is $1,177,505, set in 2001. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,177,505 (buyer's premium not included).

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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, “Paul Henry auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/paul-henry (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.