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# Henri Laurens (1885–1954)

## What is Henri Laurens’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 382 auction results for Henri Laurens at 45 houses since 1994. Over the last 24 months the median price was $63,181 including buyer’s premium (middle half $22,709–$123,061, n=46). The auction record is $2,646,913 for LE BOXEUR (2020, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LE BOXEUR, 1920 | Sculpture | $2,646,913 | Sotheby's | Jul 2020 |
| 2 | La grande baigneuse, 1947 | Bronze | $2,310,000 | Christie's | May 2021 |
| 3 | La Lune, 1946 | Marble | $2,175,000 | Phillips | Nov 2018 |
| 4 | Homme à la pipe, 1919 | Limestone | $2,116,261 | Christie's | Jun 2019 |
| 5 | La Lune, 1946 | Marble | $1,874,500 | Christie's | Nov 2008 |
| 6 | La Lune, 1946 | Bronze | $1,613,305 | Christie's | Jun 2015 |
| 7 | Construction, 1917-1918 | Sculpture | $1,538,500 | Christie's | Nov 2011 |
| 8 | Le matin, 1944 | Bronze | $1,472,000 | Christie's | Nov 2005 |
| 9 | La bouteille de Beaune, 1915 | Oil paint | $1,332,500 | Christie's | Nov 2017 |
| 10 | La Négresse, 1934 | Bronze | $1,325,000 | Christie's | May 2014 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 155 | $87,757 |
| Works on paper | 40 | $18,460 |
| Other | 32 | $17,142 |
| Prints | 45 | $1,300 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 32 | $303,825 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $93,750 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 192 | $43,056 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 382 results from 45 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Henri Laurens is a French artist with 503 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $35,251. 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 Laurens sold in 2026 for $222,069, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**3 Henri Laurens works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Henri Laurens work worth?

Across 379 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henri Laurens work is $35,251.

The median Henri Laurens sculpture sells for $99,538 across 142 lots.

The median Henri Laurens print sells for $875 across 98 lots.

The median Henri Laurens work on paper sells for $12,175 across 57 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Henri Laurens sculptures typically sell for $47,729–$168,080 (the middle half of 94 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Henri Laurens prints typically sell for $480–$1,440 (the middle half of 74 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 | 144 | $875†‡ | $38,862 | 68.1% | 2026-04-29 |
| Paintings | 8 | $40,937 | $1.3M | — | 2025-05-14 |
| Works on Paper | 65 | $12,175†‡ | $686,794 | 87.7% | 2025-05-13 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 160 | $99,538†‡ | $2.6M | 88.8% | 2026-05-19 |
| Photography | 3 | $48‡ | $79 | — | 2026-09-15 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 98 | $229,154†‡ | $2.6M | — | 2026-10-23 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Henri Laurens's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (144 lots) median $875 with 68.1% sell-through. Paintings (8 lots) median $40,937, record $1,332,500. A typical Henri Laurens painting sells for around 47× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 98 lots) the median is $229,154.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 74 | $480–$1,440†‡ | $958†‡ | $38,862 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $588–$1,426†‡ | $689†‡ | $7,142 |

† 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) | 8 | $29,129–$59,337 | $40,937 | $1.3M |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 41 | $5,522–$29,112†‡ | $11,250†‡ | $185,931 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $11,402–$41,704†‡ | $22,471†‡ | $686,794 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 94 | $47,729–$168,080†‡ | $80,926†‡ | $2.6M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 23 | $192,006–$933,562 | $452,994 | $2.2M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $83,664–$373,252 | $100,000 | $2.3M |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $2.6M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $2.3M |
| Paintings | 2017 | $1.3M |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $686,794 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $291,127 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $76,200 |
| Prints & Editions | 2007 | $38,862 |
| Prints & Editions | 2000 | $33,672 |

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 Laurens worth?

Across 379 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henri Laurens work is $35,251. The median Henri Laurens sculpture sells for $99,538 across 142 lots. The median Henri Laurens print sells for $875 across 98 lots. The median Henri Laurens work on paper sells for $12,175 across 57 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Henri Laurens sculptures typically sell for $47,729–$168,080 (the middle half of 94 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Henri Laurens prints typically sell for $480–$1,440 (the middle half of 74 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 Laurens sculpture?

Based on 142 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Henri Laurens sculpture is $99,538. 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 Laurens's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Henri Laurens sculpture is $2,646,913.

### What is the average price of a Henri Laurens print?

Based on 98 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Henri Laurens print is $875. 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 Laurens's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Henri Laurens print is $38,862.

### What is the average price of a Henri Laurens work on paper?

Based on 57 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Henri Laurens work on paper is $12,175. 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 Laurens's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Henri Laurens work on paper is $686,794.

### What is the average price of a small Henri Laurens sculpture?

Based on 94 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Henri Laurens sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $80,926, 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 Laurens print?

Based on 74 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Henri Laurens print (small (under 50 cm)) is $958, 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 Laurens's auction record?

Henri Laurens's auction record is $2,646,913, set in 2020.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Henri Laurens auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/henri-laurens (updated 2026-11-02).

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.