Henry (1898) Moore Auction Prices and Value Guide
Henry (1898) Moore is included in Appraisily's artist market index, with source-directory coverage of 7,660 records. Use this page to review sold-lot activity, market context, and valuation factors before requesting a formal appraisal.
Quick answer
Auction value for Henry (1898) Moore depends on medium, size, date, condition, provenance, edition details, attribution confidence, and recent comparable auction sales.
- Artist
- Henry (1898) Moore
- Source records
- 7,660
- Market update
- 2026-02-06
Artist context
About Henry (1898) Moore
Henry Spencer Moore (1898-1986) is widely regarded as one of the most influential British sculptors of the 20th century. Born in Castleford, Yorkshire, he studied at the Leeds School of Art and the Royal College of Art before developing a distinctive practice centered on semi-abstract figurative sculpture. Moore is best known for his reclining figure and mother-and-child compositions in bronze and carved stone, which draw on classical, African, and pre-Columbian sources while remaining rooted in direct observation of natural forms. During World War II he produced the celebrated Shelter Drawings depicting Londoners in Underground stations. His monumental bronzes occupy public sites worldwide, and he received the Order of Merit and Companion of Honour. The Henry Moore Foundation, which the artist established, continues to manage his estate and promote sculpture.
ModernismBritish Modern SculptureDirect Carving movementBronzeMarbleWood carvingDrawingReclining figuresMother and childAbstract organic forms
Common works and media
Moore's most commonly encountered works at auction include editioned bronze sculptures (reclining figures, mother-and-child groups, helmet heads, and internal/external forms), original drawings (particularly the wartime Shelter Drawings), lithographic prints, and small-scale maquettes. Carved stone and wood sculptures appear less frequently. Prints and lithographs are relatively accessible entry points for collectors, while large-scale bronzes represent the highest tier of the market.
Market and appraisal context
Henry Moore's work appears regularly at major auction houses in Post-War and Contemporary Art, Modern British Art, and Impressionist and Modern Art sales. Key factors affecting appraisal include the work's scale (monumental bronzes versus maquettes), subject matter, edition number for bronzes, provenance history, and medium. Unique stone and wood carvings are comparatively rare at auction. WWII-era Shelter Drawings hold particular significance. With over 7,600 auction records in the Invaluable database, there is substantial public market data available. The Henry Moore Foundation provides authentication services, which is critical given the prevalence of copies and casts after the artist's designs.
Evidence
Sources for artist context
This source-grounded artist context passed Appraisily's promotion threshold: high confidence, strong sources.
- Tate museum or university
- Museum of Modern Art museum or university
- Henry Moore Foundation artist estate or foundation
- Encyclopaedia Britannica encyclopedia
- Metropolitan Museum of Art museum or university
- Christie's major auction house
Data basis
This page is built from Appraisily's public auction market index. Private transactions, incomplete sale feeds, and attribution changes may not be fully represented.
Artist value FAQ
How much is Henry (1898) Moore worth?
Comparable public auction sales are the best starting point, but final value depends on the specific artwork, condition, size, medium, provenance, and attribution confidence.
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