> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/sir-henry-raeburn-r-a · updated 2026-11-02

# Henry Raeburn (1756–1823)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 52 auction results for Henry Raeburn at 22 houses since 1990. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,206 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,159–$2,222, n=9). The auction record is $136,872 for Portrait of a naval officer, half length, in uniform, holding a sword in the crook of his left arm and a lace-trimmed cocked hat under his right arm (2026, Cheffins Fine Art). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portrait of a naval officer, half length, in uniform, holding a sword in the crook of his left arm and a lace-trimmed cocked hat under his right arm | Oil on canvas | $136,872 | Cheffins Fine Art | Jun 2026 |
| 2 | A group portrait of James Harrower of Inzievar with his wife and son | Oil on canvas | $27,360 | Christie's | Apr 2016 |
| 3 | Portrait of Peter Van Brugh Livingston | Oil on panel | $10,851 | Christie's | Nov 2011 |
| 4 | Portrait of Mr. William Ferguson of Raith, Three-Quarter Length | Oil on canvas | $10,080 | Freeman's Hindman | Feb 2021 |
| 5 | Portrait of John, Earl of Hopetoun, 1822 | Oil on canvas | $9,350 | Neal Auction Company | Oct 1996 |
| 6 | Portrait of Miss Maitland, half-length, seated in a landscape, wearing a white dress with a blue sash | Oil on canvas | $6,734 | Sotheby's | Sep 2020 |
| 7 | Lieutenant-General Sir Alexander Mackenzie Fraser of Inverallochy, MP (1758–1809) | Oil on canvas | $5,318 | Roseberys London | Nov 2024 |
| 8 | Portrait of Admiral Monteith Seated Before a View of a Tropical Port | Oil on canvas | $3,737 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Mar 1998 |
| 9 | Portrait of William Egerton of Grisford Lodge, Devonshire | Oil on canvas | $3,024 | Freeman's Hindman | Feb 2023 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portrait of John, earl of Hopetoun | Engraving | $8,500 | Neal Auction Company | Oct 1996 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 19 | $2,222 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 17 | $1,449 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 52 results from 22 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Henry Raeburn is a Scottish artist with 65 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $1,265. 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 Raeburn sold in 2026 for $136,872, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Henry Raeburn work worth?

Across 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henry Raeburn work is $1,265.

The median Henry Raeburn painting sells for $1,175 across 41 lots.

The median Henry Raeburn print sells for $188 across 5 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Henry Raeburn paintings typically sell for $875–$3,737 (the middle half of 29 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 | 8 | $188‡ | $8,500 | 62.5% | 2026-07-16 |
| Paintings | 55 | $1,175†‡ | $136,872 | 74.5% | 2026-09-09 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $33,589 | $136,872 | — | 2026-06-24 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Henry Raeburn's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (8 lots) median $188 with 62.5% sell-through. Paintings (55 lots) median $1,175, record $136,872. A typical Henry Raeburn painting sells for around 6.2× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $33,589.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $280–$915†‡ | $317†‡ | $1,206 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 29 | $875–$3,737†‡ | $1,203†‡ | $136,872 |

† 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 | 2026 | $136,872 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $33,589 |
| Prints & Editions | 1996 | $8,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $670‡ |

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

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 Raeburn worth?

Across 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henry Raeburn work is $1,265. The median Henry Raeburn painting sells for $1,175 across 41 lots. The median Henry Raeburn print sells for $188 across 5 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Henry Raeburn paintings typically sell for $875–$3,737 (the middle half of 29 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 Henry Raeburn painting?

Based on 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Henry Raeburn painting is $1,175. 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 Raeburn's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Henry Raeburn painting is $136,872.

### What is the average price of a medium Henry Raeburn painting?

Based on 29 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Henry Raeburn painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,203, 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 Henry Raeburn's auction record?

Henry Raeburn's auction record is $136,872, set in 2026.

---

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 Raeburn auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/sir-henry-raeburn-r-a (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.