Thomas Hennell (1903–1945)
What is Thomas Hennell’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 19 auction results for Thomas Hennell at 7 houses since 1999. Over the last 24 months the median price was $935 including buyer’s premium (middle half $646–$1,038, n=6). The auction record is $4,756 for Sheep shearing (2023, Roseberys London). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sheep shearing, 1937 | Watercolour and pencil on paper | $4,756 | Roseberys London | Mar 2023 |
| 2 | FIGURES WORKING IN A FIELD, 1903 | Watercolour | $2,925 | Sworders | Jan 2019 |
| 3 | Thomas Hennell (1903-1945) Sheep in a wooded grove Signed and dated 1939 Pen, ink and watercolour 30 | — | $2,895 | Woolley and Wallis | Jun 2016 |
| 4 | Sowing Bag Manure | Oil on canvas | $2,380 | Roseberys London | Mar 2025 |
| 5 | Haystack in Ridley, Kent, 1903 | Watercolour | $1,947 | Sworders | Apr 2023 |
| 6 | Boys picking up Carrots in the Rain, 1903 | Watercolor | $1,680 | Christie's | Dec 1999 |
| 7 | Hop Pickers, Cobham, 1903 | Watercolour | $1,460 | Sworders | Apr 2023 |
| 8 | SOLDIERS AND JEEP, 1903 | Pen and ink | $1,376 | Sworders | Oct 2019 |
| 9 | Calais, 1903 | Watercolour | $1,282 | Bonhams | Mar 2015 |
| 10 | Psychiatric Patient, 1933 | Pen and ink and pencil on paper | $1,044 | Sotheby's | Jun 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 15 | $1,044 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $1,032 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 19 results from 7 houses · How we compute these figures
Thomas Hennell is a British artist with 19 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $1,044. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Thomas Hennell sold in 2025 for $1,044, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thomas Hennell work is $1,044.
The median Thomas Hennell work on paper sells for $1,019 across 15 lots.
The median Thomas Hennell painting sells for $1,831 across 2 lots.
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2 | $1,831 | $2,380 | — | 2025-03-25 |
| Works on Paper | 15 | $1,019 | $4,756 | — | 2025-12-02 |
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $606–$1,570 | $1,019 | $4,756 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $4,756 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $2,925 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $2,380 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $1,282 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Thomas Hennell worth?
Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thomas Hennell work is $1,044. The median Thomas Hennell work on paper sells for $1,019 across 15 lots. The median Thomas Hennell painting sells for $1,831 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Thomas Hennell work on paper?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Thomas Hennell work on paper is $1,019.
What is Thomas Hennell's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Thomas Hennell work on paper is $4,756.
What is the average price of a small Thomas Hennell work on paper?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Thomas Hennell work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,019, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Thomas Hennell's auction record?
Thomas Hennell's auction record is $4,756, set in 2023.
See the full Thomas Hennell record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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