Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec (1864–1901)
What is Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 2,193 auction results for Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec at 107 houses since 1989. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,606 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,651–$13,970, n=182). The auction record is $22,416,000 for La blanchisseuse (2005, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | La blanchisseuse, 1886-1887 | Oil paint | $22,416,000 | Christie's | Nov 2005 |
| 2 | Au bal de l'opéra, 1893 | Gouache | $10,121,000 | Christie's | Nov 2007 |
| 3 | LA LISEUSE, 1889 | Peinture à l'essence on board68 by 61cm.26 3/4 by 24in.Painted in 1889. 中文拍品詳情 | $9,093,832 | Sotheby's | Jun 2011 |
| 4 | L'abandon (Les deux amies), 1895 | Oil paint | $8,930,191 | Christie's | Feb 2009 |
| 5 | Jane Avril au Divan Japonais, 1892 | Wool | $5,898,030 | Christie's | Apr 2025 |
| 6 | Bal masqué | Oil on card | $4,562,500 | Sotheby's | Nov 2008 |
| 7 | Deux femmes valsant, 1894 | Oil paint | $3,828,773 | Christie's | Jun 2008 |
| 8 | Le Lit, 1898 | On panel | $3,660,000 | Christie's | Oct 2022 |
| 9 | Danseuse, 1895-1896 | Oil paint | $3,419,500 | Christie's | May 2002 |
| 10 | Danseuse en pied vue de dos | Oil on board | $3,413,000 | Sotheby's | May 2013 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 6 | $111,718 |
| Paintings | 107 | $86,827 |
| Photographs | 5 | $26,705 |
| Other | 261 | $7,934 |
| Works on paper | 229 | $7,219 |
| Prints | 1,175 | $6,250 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 143 | $15,000 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 459 | $14,308 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 1,027 | $4,759 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 2,193 results from 107 houses · How we compute these figures
Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec is a French artist with 2,949 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $6,249. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec sold in 2026 for $10,049, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 2,152 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec work is $6,249.
The median Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec print sells for $4,834 across 1,566 lots.
The median Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec work on paper sells for $10,125 across 341 lots.
The median Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec painting sells for $352,839 across 59 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec prints typically sell for $896–$6,907 (the middle half of 872 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec prints typically sell for $3,660–$22,824 (the middle half of 464 sold lots).
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1,947 | $4,834†‡ | $1.6M | 80.4% | 2026-10-29 |
| Paintings | 66 | $352,839† | $22.4M | 89.4% | 2025-10-23 |
| Works on Paper | 368 | $10,125†‡ | $10.1M | 92.7% | 2026-10-29 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $1,600† | $1,600† | — | 2013-11-17 |
| Photography | 7 | $15,540‡ | $114,000 | 57.1% | 2021-03-11 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 117 | $295,201†‡ | $22.4M | — | 2026-06-25 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1,947 lots) median $4,834 with 80.4% sell-through. Paintings (66 lots) median $352,839, record $22,416,000. A typical Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec painting sells for around 73× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 117 lots) the median is $295,201.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 872 | $896–$6,907†‡ | $2,753†‡ | $424,307 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 464 | $3,660–$22,824†‡ | $10,080†‡ | $1.6M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 153 | $7,680–$25,650†‡ | $13,806†‡ | $336,000 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 27 | $43,748–$272,089 | $98,500 | $3.7M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 26 | $318,026–$2.1M† | $1M† | $22.4M |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 301 | $5,033–$20,878†‡ | $10,000†‡ | $2.7M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 20 | $85,971–$496,116 | $234,750 | $10.1M |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2005 | $22.4M |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $10.1M |
| Paintings | 2011 | $9.1M |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $5.9M |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $1.6M |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $651,856 |
| Photography | 2007 | $114,000 |
| Photography | 2009 | $26,400 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec worth?
Across 2,152 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec work is $6,249. The median Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec print sells for $4,834 across 1,566 lots. The median Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec work on paper sells for $10,125 across 341 lots. The median Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec painting sells for $352,839 across 59 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec prints typically sell for $896–$6,907 (the middle half of 872 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec prints typically sell for $3,660–$22,824 (the middle half of 464 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec print?
Based on 1,566 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec print is $4,834. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec print is $1,572,500.
What is the average price of a Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec work on paper?
Based on 341 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec work on paper is $10,125. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec work on paper is $10,121,000.
What is the average price of a Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec painting?
Based on 59 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec painting is $352,839. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec painting is $22,416,000.
What is the average price of a small Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec print?
Based on 872 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec print (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,753, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a medium Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec print?
Based on 464 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $10,080, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec's auction record?
Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec's auction record is $22,416,000, set in 2005.
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