Pierre Henry (1924–2015)
Pierre Henry is a French artist with 38 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $266. 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 Pierre Henry sold in 2026 for $498, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Pierre Henry on OpeningBid →What is a Pierre Henry work worth?
Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Pierre Henry work is $266.
The median Pierre Henry painting sells for $489 across 15 lots.
The median Pierre Henry work on paper sells for $37 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 19 | $489†‡ | $2,005 | 78.9% | 2026-04-17 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $37† | $57† | — | 2018-10-09 |
† 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 | $266–$500† | $353† | $858 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $247–$575†‡ | $489†‡ | $940 |
† 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 | 2007 | $2,005 |
| Paintings | 2006 | $940 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $57† |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $16† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Pierre Henry worth?
Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Pierre Henry work is $266. The median Pierre Henry painting sells for $489 across 15 lots. The median Pierre Henry work on paper sells for $37 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 Pierre Henry painting?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Pierre Henry painting is $489. 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 Pierre Henry's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Pierre Henry painting is $2,005.
What is Pierre Henry's auction record?
Pierre Henry's auction record is $2,005, set in 2007.
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