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# Thomas Hennell (1903–1945)

## What is Thomas Hennell’s work worth? {#value}

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.

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

| # | 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 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 15 | $1,044 |

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

| 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](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

## What is a Thomas Hennell work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Thomas Hennell auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/thomas-hennell (updated 2026-11-01).

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.