Henry Edridge Auction Prices and Value Guide

Henry Edridge auction prices are tracked in Appraisily's artist market index, with source-directory coverage of 313 records. Use this page to review sold-lot activity, market context, and valuation factors before requesting a formal appraisal.

Henry Edridge auction prices: quick answer

Henry Edridge auction prices depend on medium, size, date, condition, provenance, edition details, attribution confidence, and recent comparable auction sales.

Artist
Henry Edridge
Source records
313
Market update
2026-02-06

Henry Edridge market snapshot

Henry Edridge shows solid auction liquidity with 69 tracked lots. Median realized sale is around $480. Category concentration is still broad or sparse. Last 12 months recorded 2 sales. Latest recorded sale: 2025-09-25.

Realized price distribution

  • Under $1,000 (75.6% · 34 sales)
  • $1,000 to $10,000 (24.4% · 11 sales)
  • $10,000+ (0.0% · 0 sales)
Median sale (last 12 months)
$150
Sales recorded (last 12 months)
2
Median shift vs prior year
0.0%
Latest recorded sale
2025-09-25

Artist context

About Henry Edridge

Henry Edridge (1768–1821) was an English painter, miniaturist, and printmaker recognized for his finely wrought portrait miniatures, landscape watercolours, and mezzotint engravings. Born in London on 12 October 1768, he was apprenticed at fifteen to the mezzotinter and landscape painter William Pether, whose influence shaped Edridge's precise draftsmanship and tonal sensitivity. He established a successful London practice, painting miniature portraits of prominent sitters and exhibiting at the Royal Academy from 1786. His landscape watercolours—depicting rural English scenery, topographical views, and architectural subjects—reflect the same careful observation that defined his portrait work. Between 1817 and 1819 Edridge travelled in France, producing views of Continental landscapes and cityscapes. Works by Edridge are held in major public collections including the Tate. He died in London on 23 April 1821.

Late Georgian British artwatercolourmezzotint engravingminiature painting (watercolour on ivory or vellum)oil paintingportraitslandscapescityscapesarchitecture and topography

Common works and media

Portrait miniatures in watercolour on ivory or vellum, landscape watercolours, mezzotint and stipple engravings (both original plates and reproductive prints after his designs), topographical drawings, cityscape views, and architectural subjects. Original drawings in pencil, pen and ink, and wash also appear at auction. Prints are often found as separately published sheets or as book illustrations.

Market and appraisal context

Henry Edridge's work appears regularly at auction, with over 300 recorded lots spanning portrait miniatures, watercolour landscapes, mezzotint prints, and topographical drawings. Portrait miniatures on ivory or vellum are among the most frequently encountered works; condition, quality of detail, and sitter identity all influence collector interest. His landscape watercolours and topographical views appeal to collectors of late Georgian British art on paper. Provenance, attribution, and the distinction between original watercolours and reproductive mezzotint prints can significantly affect appraisal. Works with documented exhibition history may command stronger results. As with many artists of this period, collectors should verify attribution carefully, as workshop copies and later prints after Edridge's designs circulate in the market.

Auction categories and appraisal factors

Value drivers

  1. Medium: portrait miniatures on ivory or vellum are among the most commonly offered works
  2. Condition of miniature supports (ivory cracking, paint loss) significantly affects value
  3. Sitter identity and historical importance can increase collector interest
  4. Distinction between original watercolours and reproductive mezzotint prints after Edridge's designs
  5. Provenance and exhibition history (e.g. Royal Academy exhibition labels) add value

Appraisal caveats

  • Workshop copies and later reproductive prints after Edridge's designs circulate alongside originals; attribution should be verified carefully.
  • Some authority files list birth year as 1769 rather than 1768; auction catalogues may reflect either date.
  • The 313 recorded lots indicate active but not top-tier auction presence; values are typically modest compared to leading Royal Academicians of the period.

Evidence

Sources for artist context

This source-grounded artist context passed Appraisily's promotion threshold: high confidence, strong sources.

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Data basis

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Artist value FAQ

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