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Henry Thomas Alken

British · 1784–1851 · Painter, Printmaker

Henry Thomas Alken was an English painter and engraver chiefly known as a caricaturist and illustrator of sporting subjects and coaching scenes. His most prolific period of… (Wikipedia)

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Record prices

  1. Henry Thomas Alken, Zwei Gemälde: Postkutsche im Sommer. Sowie Postkutsche im Winter, Jeweils: Öl auf HolzZwei Gemälde: Postkutsche im Sommer. Sowie Postkutsche im WinterVan Ham · €3,483≈ $3,902≈ £3,046Sign up to see
  2. Henry Thomas Alken, Winterlandschaft mit Postkutsche, Öl auf LeinwandWinterlandschaft mit PostkutscheVan Ham · €3,354≈ $3,757≈ £2,933Sign up to see
  3. Henry Thomas Alken, `Maniac`, A Black Greyhound`Maniac`, A Black GreyhoundLawrences Auctioneers · £2,600≈ $3,176≈ €3,084Sign up to see

Henry Thomas Alken’s highest prices recorded at auction, ranked in US dollars at each sale-date exchange rate and shown in the currency of the sale (with the buyer’s premium where the house publishes it).

ArtSell has recorded 17 auction results for Henry Thomas Alken between 2017 and 2026, of which 14 sold (82%). A further 4 lots were offered at auction without a published result. Recorded sale prices range from $25Sign up free to see to $3.9kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $3.9kSign up free to see for Zwei Gemälde: Postkutsche im Sommer. Sowie Postkutsche im Winter at Van Ham in May 2019. The most common medium is watercolors (7 lots). Most results come from Sloans & Kenyon (13), Bonhams (7) and Brunk Auctions (5).

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  1. Henry Thomas Alken, The Royal Mail Coach, oil on panel
    The Royal Mail Coach
    Oil · Panel
    21 x 25cm
    Olympia Auctions · · Lot 443
    £420≈ $561≈ €486HammerSign up free to seeView at Olympia Auctions ↗
  2. Four Cock Fighting ScenesAttributed to the artist
    Oil · Canvas
    each 6-3/8 x 8-1/2 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 88
    $2,200≈ £1,631≈ €1,868HammerSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  3. Henry Thomas Alken, Coaching Scene, Oil on canvas
    Coaching SceneAfter the artist
    Oil · Canvas
    19.5 x 14.5 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 67
    $100≈ £73≈ €86HammerSign up free to seeEst. $200–300View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  4. Henry Thomas Alken, `Maniac`, A Black Greyhound
    `Maniac`, A Black Greyhound
    16.5 x 21.5cm
    Lawrences Auctioneers · · Lot 320
    £2,600≈ $3,176≈ €3,084HammerSign up free to seeEst. £700–View at Lawrences Auctioneers ↗
  5. Untitled
    Watercolor
    8 x 10 in
    Helmuth Stone Gallery · · Lot 39
    $284≈ £223≈ €270$225 + $59 premiumSign up free to seeEst. $250–500View at Helmuth Stone Gallery ↗
  6. Henry Thomas Alken, JOHN HARRIS, Grabados al aguatinta coloreados
    JOHN HARRIS
    Etching
    55 x 73 cm
    Morton Subastas · · Lot 274
    MX$10,000≈ $503≈ £387≈ €465HammerSign up free to seeEst. MX$3,000–4,000View at Morton Subastas ↗
  7. Henry Thomas Alken, Coppia di dipinti raffiguranti corse di cavalli
    Coppia di dipinti raffiguranti corse di cavalli
    10.6 x 22.86 cm
    Capitolium Art · · Lot 121
    €693≈ $756≈ £583Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €700–1,000View at Capitolium Art ↗
  8. Henry Thomas Alken, Fantino a cavallo
    Fantino a cavallo
    21.0 x 31.0 cm
    Capitolium Art · · Lot 122
    €693≈ $756≈ £583Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,000–2,000View at Capitolium Art ↗
  9. Henry Thomas Alken, Pike Fishing, etching and aquatint
    Pike FishingAfter the artist
    Etching
    19cm x 29.5cm
    Chorley's · · Lot 57
    £90≈ $114≈ €107HammerSign up free to seeEst. £100–150View at Chorley's ↗
  10. Game Bird Shooting Vignette
    Watercolor
    10 x 13cms, in frame.
    Anderson & Garland · · Lot 81
    £20≈ $25≈ €23HammerSign up free to seeEst. £50–100View at Anderson & Garland ↗
Also offered, result not published (4)

Lots by Henry Thomas Alken that were offered at auction where the house did not publish whether they sold. Not counted in any statistics.

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Henry Thomas Alken: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Henry Thomas Alken at auction?

$3,902Sign up free to see, for Zwei Gemälde: Postkutsche im Sommer. Sowie Postkutsche im Winter at Van Ham (May 2019) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Henry Thomas Alken?

The median sale price is $728Sign up free to see across 14 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Henry Thomas Alken have sold at auction?

14 of 17 recorded lots sold between 2017 and 2026. 4 further lots were offered with no published result and are not counted.

Which auction houses sell Henry Thomas Alken?

Sloans & Kenyon, Bonhams and Brunk Auctions account for the most recorded results. Sloans & Kenyon · Bonhams · Brunk Auctions

About Henry Thomas Alken

Henry Thomas Alken was an English painter and engraver chiefly known as a caricaturist and illustrator of sporting subjects and coaching scenes. His most prolific period of painting and drawing occurred between 1816 and 1831.

From Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

In museum collections

  • Henry Thomas Alken, Plate from Illustrations to Popular SongsPlate from Illustrations to Popular Songs, 1822
    Art Institute of Chicago · CC0
  • Henry Thomas Alken, Mounted Hunters with DogsMounted Hunters with Dogs, 1830/40
    Art Institute of Chicago · CC0
  • Henry Thomas Alken, Fox HuntFox Hunt, n.d.
    Art Institute of Chicago · CC0
  • Henry Thomas Alken, First Step to the Coach BoxFirst Step to the Coach Box, n.d.
    Art Institute of Chicago · CC0

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