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Samuel Henry Alken, Chobham, reminiscences of a Camp

Samuel Henry Alken

British · 1810–1894 · Painter

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  1. Samuel Henry Alken, Untitled, oil on canvas 76 x 111cmUntitledSworders · £26,000≈ $32,440≈ €30,233Sign up to see
  2. Samuel Henry Alken, Four Works: Hunding Scenes, Oil on canvasFour Works: Hunding ScenesSloans & Kenyon · $6,000≈ £4,641≈ €5,540Sign up to see
  3. Samuel Henry Alken, The Hunt; The KillThe Hunt; The KillLawrences Auctioneers · £2,000≈ $2,676≈ €2,403Sign up to see

Samuel Henry 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 5 auction results for Samuel Henry Alken between 2010 and 2025, of which 5 sold (100%). Recorded sale prices range from $400Sign up free to see to $32.4kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $32.4kSign up free to see for Untitled at Sworders in September 2023. The most common medium is oil paintings (3 lots). Most results come from Bonhams (3), Brunk Auctions (3) and Sloans & Kenyon (2).

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  1. Samuel Henry Alken, The Finish of the 1818 Derby, Sam Chifney Jnr riding Mr Thornhill's Sam, oil on canvas
    The Finish of the 1818 Derby, Sam Chifney Jnr riding Mr Thornhill's SamAttributed to the artist
    Oil · Canvas
    168 x 260cm (66 1/8 x 102 3/8in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 9
    £10,880≈ $14,734≈ €12,459Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £12,000–18,000View at Bonhams ↗
  2. Samuel Henry Alken, Royal Mail coach in the snow, oil on panel
    Royal Mail coach in the snow
    Oil · Panel
    33 x 45.5cm (13 x 17 15/16in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 8
    £333≈ $450≈ €381Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,000–2,000View at Bonhams ↗
  3. Four Fox Hunting PaintingsManner of the artist
    Oil · Panel
    all approximately 4-3/4 x 7-1/8 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 136
    $800≈ £597≈ €690HammerSign up free to seeEst. $300–500View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  4. Samuel Henry Alken, Four Works: Hunding Scenes, Oil on canvas
    Four Works: Hunding Scenes
    Oil · Canvas
    13 x 19 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 1064
    $6,000≈ £4,641≈ €5,540HammerSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  5. Samuel Henry Alken, The Hunt; The Kill
    The Hunt; The Kill
    29.5 x 44.5cm
    Lawrences Auctioneers · · Lot 354
    £2,000≈ $2,676≈ €2,403HammerSign up free to seeEst. £1,000–View at Lawrences Auctioneers ↗
  6. Samuel Henry Alken, Hare Crossing and The Kill, etching and aquatint
    Hare Crossing and The KillAfter the artist
    Etching
    27cm x 37cm
    Chorley's · · Lot 177
    £110≈ $136≈ €128HammerSign up free to seeEst. £80–120View at Chorley's ↗
  7. Samuel Henry Alken, Untitled, oil on canvas 76 x 111cm
    Untitled
    Oil · Canvas
    Sworders · · Lot 328
    £26,000≈ $32,440≈ €30,233HammerSign up free to seeEst. £10,000–15,000View at Sworders ↗
  8. Four fox hunting mishaps: Full Cry, Taking the Gate, Thrown Out, Clearing the FenceAttributed to the artist
    Watercolor
    7-1/2 x 10-1/2 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 228
    $550≈ £418≈ €464HammerSign up free to seeEst. $400–600View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  9. The Street Race, bearing signature lower left "H. AlkenManner of the artist
    Oil · Canvas
    22-1/8 x 31 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 575
    $350≈ £258≈ €293HammerSign up free to seeEst. $400–600View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  10. Samuel Henry Alken, Four-In-Hand: Two Works, Watercolor and pencil
    Four-In-Hand: Two Works
    Watercolor
    4 1/2 in. x 7 in.
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 1272
    $400≈ £255≈ €292HammerSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,000View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗

Samuel Henry Alken paintings (3)Samuel Henry Alken oil paintings (3)

Samuel Henry Alken: quick facts

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

$32,440Sign up free to see, for Untitled at Sworders (September 2023) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Samuel Henry Alken?

The median sale price is $2.7kSign up free to see across 5 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

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

5 of 5 recorded lots sold between 2010 and 2025.

Which auction houses sell Samuel Henry Alken?

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

About Samuel Henry Alken

In museum collections

  • Samuel Henry Alken, Chobham, reminiscences of a CampChobham, reminiscences of a Camp, 1853
    National Trust · Public domain
  • Samuel Henry Alken, Drags of the Four-in-Hand Club.Drags of the Four-in-Hand Club., 1850
    Denver Art Museum · Public domain
  • Samuel Henry Alken, Farriers of the 17th Regiment of (Light) Dragoons (Lancers) Shoeing a Horse from a Mobile Forge, Chobham CampFarriers of the 17th Regiment of (Light) Dragoons (Lancers) Shoeing a Horse from a Mobile Forge, Chobham Camp, 1853
    National Army Museum · Public domain
  • Samuel Henry Alken, 'Ossian', Winner of the Doncaster St Leger'Ossian', Winner of the Doncaster St Leger, 1883
    National Trust for Scotland · Public domain

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