Henry Bright Pastels: Value & Auction Prices

1810–1873

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Henry Bright pastels have appeared at auction 16 times in ArtSell’s records between 2014 and 2020; 10 sold, a sell-through rate of 63%. The median price realised is $297Sign up free to see across 10 priced sales; the middle half sold for $205Sign up free to see–$431Sign up free to see. The highest recorded price is $1.8kSign up free to see for Coastal Scenes with Figures two at Keys Fine Art Auctioneers in November 2014. Sales were recorded mainly at Keys Fine Art Auctioneers (14), Bonhams (1) and Chiswick Auctions (1).

£1,150≈ $1,805≈ €1,446Sign uprecord priceCoastal Scenes with Figures twoKeys Fine Art Auctioneers16auction results2014–2020years recorded63%sold$297Sign up free to seemedian price

Henry Bright pastels prices at a glance

Auction results
16 2014–2020
Price range
$148–$1.8kSign up free to see
Median price
$297Sign up free to see 10 sold
Most recent sale
$148Sign up free to see May 2020, Keys Fine Art Auctioneers
Record sale
$1.8kSign up free to see 2014, Keys Fine Art Auctioneers

Recent sales: Sketch of a Cottage · View of Bristol pastel, 18 x 28cm Provenance: … · ^ View of Bristol^ pastel^ 18 x 28cm

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Henry Bright pastels: key figures

Auction results
16
Sold rate
63%
Active at auction
2014–2020
Median price
$297Sign up free to see
Record price
$1.8kSign up free to see Coastal Scenes with Figures two, Keys Fine Art Auctioneers, Nov 2014

Top auction houses: Keys Fine Art Auctioneers (14), Bonhams (1), Chiswick Auctions (1)

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  1. Sketch of a Cottage by Henry Bright, pastel and chalk, sold May 2020
    Sketch of a Cottage
    Pastel
    18 x 25cm
    Keys Fine Art Auctioneers · · Lot 125
    £120≈ $148≈ €133HammerSign up free to seeEst. £90–120View at Keys Fine Art Auctioneers ↗
  2. View of Bristol pastel, 18 x 28cm Provenance: E D Levine, Cromer by Henry Bright, pastel, sold Mar 2020
    View of Bristol pastel, 18 x 28cm Provenance: E D Levine, Cromer
    Pastel
    18 x 28cm
    Keys Fine Art Auctioneers · · Lot 482
    £160≈ $199≈ €180HammerSign up free to seeEst. £150–200View at Keys Fine Art Auctioneers ↗
  3. ^ Woodland scene^ pastel^ 26 x 40cm by Henry Bright, pastel, sold Jan 2020
    ^ Woodland scene^ pastel^ 26 x 40cm
    Pastel
    26 x 40cm
    Keys Fine Art Auctioneers · · Lot 429
  4. ^ View of Bristol^ pastel^ 18 x 28cm by Henry Bright, pastel, sold Jan 2020
    ^ View of Bristol^ pastel^ 18 x 28cm
    Pastel
    18 x 28cm
    Keys Fine Art Auctioneers · · Lot 430
    £200≈ $261≈ €235HammerSign up free to seeEst. £250–300View at Keys Fine Art Auctioneers ↗
  5. View of Bristol by Henry Bright, pastel, sold Oct 2019
    View of Bristol
    Pastel
    18 x 28cm
    Keys Fine Art Auctioneers · · Lot 50
    £260≈ $333≈ €300HammerSign up free to seeEst. £300–400View at Keys Fine Art Auctioneers ↗
  6. Woodland scene Pastel, 26 x 40cm by Henry Bright, Pastel, offered Oct 2019
    Woodland scene Pastel, 26 x 40cm
    Pastel
    26 x 40cm
    Keys Fine Art Auctioneers · · Lot 25
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £200–300View at Keys Fine Art Auctioneers ↗
  7. Moonlit river scene with shipping Pastel, 23 x 40cm, Provenance: Forbes Somerville Collection; Exhibition of pastels and drawings by Henry Bright, 21st June by Henry Bright, Pastel, sold Oct 2019
    £320≈ $410≈ €370HammerSign up free to seeEst. £300–400View at Keys Fine Art Auctioneers ↗
  8. Mill by moonlight pastel, initialled lower left 20 x 24cm by Henry Bright, pastel, sold Apr 2019
    Mill by moonlight pastel, initialled lower left 20 x 24cm
    Pastel
    20 x 24cm
    Keys Fine Art Auctioneers · · Lot 37
    £700≈ $903≈ €811HammerSign up free to seeEst. £300–400View at Keys Fine Art Auctioneers ↗
  9. Small Boats seek Harbour ahead of Storm by Henry Bright, pastel and charcoal, offered Oct 2018
    Small Boats seek Harbour ahead of Storm
    Pastel
    25.5 x 43.5cm
    Chiswick Auctions · · Lot 554
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £200–300View at Chiswick Auctions ↗
  10. Trees overhanging a stream pastel drawing 10 x 16ins by Henry Bright, pastel, offered Oct 2017
    Trees overhanging a stream pastel drawing 10 x 16ins
    Pastel
    Keys Fine Art Auctioneers · · Lot 38
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £100–150View at Keys Fine Art Auctioneers ↗
  11. Trees in dell with church pastel 9 1/2 x 13ins by Henry Bright, pastel, offered Oct 2017
    Trees in dell with church pastel 9 1/2 x 13ins
    Pastel
    Keys Fine Art Auctioneers · · Lot 37
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £150–200View at Keys Fine Art Auctioneers ↗
  12. Seascape with figures in a rowing boat by Henry Bright, pastel, offered Oct 2017
    Seascape with figures in a rowing boat
    Pastel
    Keys Fine Art Auctioneers · · Lot 35
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £180–220View at Keys Fine Art Auctioneers ↗
  13. Woodland scene with figure pastel 5 x 7 1/2 ins by Henry Bright, pastel, offered Oct 2017
    Woodland scene with figure pastel 5 x 7 1/2 ins
    Pastel
    Keys Fine Art Auctioneers · · Lot 34
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £60–80View at Keys Fine Art Auctioneers ↗
  14. Doorways  two by Henry Bright, pastel, sold Nov 2014
    Doorways two
    Pastel
    Keys Fine Art Auctioneers · · Lot 42
    £130≈ $204≈ €163HammerSign up free to seeEst. £150–200View at Keys Fine Art Auctioneers ↗
  15. Coastal Scenes with Figures  two by Henry Bright, pastel and crayon, sold Nov 2014
    Coastal Scenes with Figures two
    Pastel
    Keys Fine Art Auctioneers · · Lot 40
    £1,150≈ $1,805≈ €1,446HammerSign up free to seeEst. £400–600View at Keys Fine Art Auctioneers ↗
  16. View of Vesuvius and the Bay of Naples by Henry Bright, pastel, sold Oct 2014
    View of Vesuvius and the Bay of Naples
    Pastel
    20 x 27cm (7 7/8 x 10 5/8in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 357
    £275≈ $438≈ €346Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £300–500View at Bonhams ↗

Questions about Henry Bright pastels

How much is a Henry Bright pastel worth?

Henry Bright pastels in ArtSell’s records have sold for between $148 and $1,805, with a median of $297; half of the 10 priced sales were between $205 and $431. These are past auction results, not a valuation: size, medium, condition and provenance all change what a particular work brings.

What is the most expensive Henry Bright pastel sold at auction?

The highest price recorded is $1,805 for “Coastal Scenes with Figures two”, sold at Keys Fine Art Auctioneers in November 2014.

How much do Henry Bright pastels sell for?

Over the whole record (2014–2020) the median is $297.

How often do Henry Bright pastels sell at auction?

63% of the 16 pastels offered at auction in our records sold.

Where are Henry Bright pastels sold?

Most of the 16 recorded results come from Keys Fine Art Auctioneers (14), Bonhams (1), Chiswick Auctions (1). Every result on this page links to its auction catalogue.

How can I sell a Henry Bright pastel?

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