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# Henri-Edmond Cross (1856–1910)

## What is Henri-Edmond Cross’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 137 auction results for Henri-Edmond Cross at 24 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $10,344 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,917–$53,614, n=16). The auction record is $9,550,000 for Rio San Trovaso, Venise (2022, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rio San Trovaso, Venise, 1856 | Oil paint | $9,550,000 | Christie's | Nov 2022 |
| 2 | Le faux poivrier (Provence), 1856 | Oil paint | $3,150,000 | Christie's | May 2021 |
| 3 | Route du Lavandou vers Saint-Clair, 1895 | Oil paint | $2,172,500 | Christie's | May 2018 |
| 4 | Canale Ponte Lungo, 1856 | Oil paint | $2,167,500 | Christie's | Nov 2023 |
| 5 | Eucalyptus et oliviers, 1907 | Oil on canvas | $1,380,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2024 |
| 6 | Printemps rose | Oil on canvas | $1,205,000 | Sotheby's | May 2013 |
| 7 | Collines dans l'arrière-pays niçois, 1887 | Oil on canvas | $170,692 | Christie's | Oct 2026 |
| 8 | Fleurs, 1904 | Oil on canvas laid down on board | $163,800 | Sotheby's | Nov 2021 |
| 9 | Bord de mer en Méditerranée | Oil on canvas | $137,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2013 |
| 10 | Etude pour Le Tamaris, Le Baigneur, 1907 | Oil paint | $106,250 | Christie's | May 2018 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 22 | $69,070 |
| Other | 23 | $8,210 |
| Works on paper | 39 | $5,451 |
| Prints | 30 | $1,350 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 10 | $1,292,500 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 98 | $3,625 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 137 results from 24 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Henri-Edmond Cross is a French artist with 220 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $3,497. 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-Edmond Cross sold in 2026 for $170,692, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Henri-Edmond Cross work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Henri-Edmond Cross work worth?

Across 137 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henri-Edmond Cross work is $3,497.

The median Henri-Edmond Cross work on paper sells for $5,278 across 66 lots.

The median Henri-Edmond Cross print sells for $1,243 across 38 lots.

The median Henri-Edmond Cross painting sells for $50,664 across 23 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Henri-Edmond Cross work on papers typically sell for $1,610–$12,427 (the middle half of 64 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Henri-Edmond Cross prints typically sell for $962–$2,238 (the middle half of 35 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 | 50 | $1,243†‡ | $4,750 | 76% | 2026-10-29 |
| Paintings | 29 | $50,664† | $9.6M | 79.3% | 2026-10-16 |
| Works on Paper | 111 | $5,278†‡ | $106,250 | 59.5% | 2026-10-16 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 10 | $1.3M | $9.6M | — | 2026-10-16 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Henri-Edmond Cross's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (50 lots) median $1,243 with 76% sell-through. Paintings (29 lots) median $50,664, record $9,550,000. A typical Henri-Edmond Cross painting sells for around 41× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 10 lots) the median is $1,292,500.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 35 | $962–$2,238†‡ | $1,300†‡ | $4,750 |

† 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) | 15 | $12,573–$55,332† | $19,939† | $163,800 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $946,423–$2.4M | $1.8M | $9.6M |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 64 | $1,610–$12,427†‡ | $5,378†‡ | $106,250 |

† 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 | 2022 | $9.6M |
| Paintings | 2021 | $3.1M |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $106,250 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $87,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $4,750 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $4,160 |

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Henri-Edmond Cross worth?

Across 137 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henri-Edmond Cross work is $3,497. The median Henri-Edmond Cross work on paper sells for $5,278 across 66 lots. The median Henri-Edmond Cross print sells for $1,243 across 38 lots. The median Henri-Edmond Cross painting sells for $50,664 across 23 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Henri-Edmond Cross work on papers typically sell for $1,610–$12,427 (the middle half of 64 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Henri-Edmond Cross prints typically sell for $962–$2,238 (the middle half of 35 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-Edmond Cross work on paper?

Based on 66 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Henri-Edmond Cross work on paper is $5,278. 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-Edmond Cross's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Henri-Edmond Cross work on paper is $106,250.

### What is the average price of a Henri-Edmond Cross print?

Based on 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Henri-Edmond Cross print is $1,243. 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-Edmond Cross's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Henri-Edmond Cross print is $4,750.

### What is the average price of a Henri-Edmond Cross painting?

Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Henri-Edmond Cross painting is $50,664. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Henri-Edmond Cross's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Henri-Edmond Cross painting is $9,550,000.

### What is the average price of a small Henri-Edmond Cross work on paper?

Based on 64 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Henri-Edmond Cross work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $5,378, 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 small Henri-Edmond Cross print?

Based on 35 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Henri-Edmond Cross print (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,300, 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-Edmond Cross's auction record?

Henri-Edmond Cross's auction record is $9,550,000, set in 2022.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.