> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-penhallow-henderson · updated 2026-11-02

# William Penhallow Henderson (1877–1943)

## What is William Penhallow Henderson’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 26 auction results for William Penhallow Henderson at 10 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,075 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,230–$14,080, n=17). The auction record is $63,000 for Outside Rinconada Bar (2022, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Outside Rinconada Bar, 1925 | Oil on canvas laid down on board | $63,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2022 |
| 2 | New Mexican Landscape | Oil on canvas | $20,910 | Santa Fe Art Auction | Nov 2024 |
| 3 | Study for 'Cabezon,' ca. 1935 | Oil on canvas | $19,200 | Santa Fe Art Auction | Nov 2024 |
| 4 | Portrait of a Northern New Mexico Man | Oil on board | $14,760 | Santa Fe Art Auction | Nov 2024 |
| 5 | Taos Pueblo Church #2, ca. 1917 | Pastel on paper | $14,760 | Santa Fe Art Auction | Nov 2024 |
| 6 | Study for 'Old Santa Fe,' ca. 1935 | Oil on canvas | $14,080 | Santa Fe Art Auction | Nov 2024 |
| 7 | Taos village plaza, San Geronimo Day; Women and children, pueblo scene (group of two), 1877 | Pencil | $10,625 | Bonhams | Aug 2015 |
| 8 | Nude on Daybed, New Mexico | Oil on board | $9,000 | Santa Fe Art Auction | Nov 2021 |
| 9 | Rooster Pull Arizona, circa 1904 | Pastel on paper | $5,227 | Santa Fe Art Auction | May 2025 |
| 10 | Study for Madonna of the Geraniums, circa 1919 | Pastel on paper | $3,997 | Santa Fe Art Auction | May 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 5 | $19,200 |
| Works on paper | 16 | $1,255 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $14,760 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $1,400 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 26 results from 10 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


William Penhallow Henderson is an American artist with 33 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $3,075.

A work by William Penhallow Henderson sold in 2025 for $3,997, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William Penhallow Henderson work worth?

Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Penhallow Henderson work is $3,075.

The median William Penhallow Henderson work on paper sells for $1,400 across 11 lots.

The median William Penhallow Henderson painting sells for $63,000 across 1 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 | 3 | $63,000 | $63,000 | 33.3% | 2022-11-15 |
| Works on Paper | 17 | $1,400† | $10,625 | 64.7% | 2026-03-10 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $788–$3,598† | $1,400† | $10,625 |

† 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 | 2022 | $63,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $10,625 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $5,227 |

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 William Penhallow Henderson worth?

Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Penhallow Henderson work is $3,075. The median William Penhallow Henderson work on paper sells for $1,400 across 11 lots. The median William Penhallow Henderson painting sells for $63,000 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a William Penhallow Henderson work on paper?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Penhallow Henderson work on paper is $1,400. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is William Penhallow Henderson's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a William Penhallow Henderson work on paper is $10,625.

### What is the average price of a small William Penhallow Henderson work on paper?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small William Penhallow Henderson work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,400, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is William Penhallow Henderson's auction record?

William Penhallow Henderson's auction record is $63,000, set in 2022.

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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, “William Penhallow Henderson auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-penhallow-henderson (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.