Henri Matisse (1869–1954)
What is Henri Matisse’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 4,636 auction results for Henri Matisse at 134 houses since 1989. Over the last 24 months the median price was $8,890 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,356–$37,881, n=511). The auction record is $80,750,000 for Odalisque couchée aux magnolias (2018, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Odalisque couchée aux magnolias, 1869 | Oil paint | $80,750,000 | Christie's | May 2018 |
| 2 | Nu de dos, 4 état (Back IV), 1978 | Bronze | $48,802,500 | Christie's | Nov 2010 |
| 3 | La Chaise lorraine, circa 1919 | Oil on canvas | $48,405,000 | Sotheby's | May 2026 |
| 4 | Robe noire et robe violette, 1938 | Oil on canvas | $34,560,000 | Christie's | May 2026 |
| 5 | L'Odalisque, harmonie bleue, 1937 | Oil paint | $33,641,000 | Christie's | Nov 2007 |
| 6 | HENRI MATISSE (1869-1954), 1869 | Oil paint | $32,260,000 | Christie's | Nov 2025 |
| 7 | Bouquet de fleurs pour le Quatorze Juillet | Oil on canvas | $28,642,500 | Sotheby's | May 2010 |
| 8 | Portrait au manteau bleu, 1869 | Oil paint | $22,441,000 | Christie's | May 2008 |
| 9 | DANSEUSE DANS LE FAUTEUIL, SOL EN DAMIER | Oil on canvas | $20,802,500 | Sotheby's | Nov 2010 |
| 10 | Nu allongé I (Aurore), 1908 | Bronze | $20,629,706 | Phillips | Mar 2018 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 193 | $1,086,000 |
| Sculpture | 69 | $277,200 |
| Works on paper | 911 | $56,250 |
| Other | 448 | $22,590 |
| Prints | 2,365 | $8,189 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 1,026 | $21,250 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 2,591 | $11,970 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 39 | $11,250 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 4,636 results from 134 houses · How we compute these figures
Henri Matisse is a French artist with 5,742 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $11,237. 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 Matisse sold in 2026 for $12,160, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 4,594 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henri Matisse work is $11,237.
The median Henri Matisse print sells for $6,970 across 2,840 lots.
The median Henri Matisse work on paper sells for $62,500 across 984 lots.
The median Henri Matisse painting sells for $1,074,861 across 190 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Henri Matisse prints typically sell for $3,182–$12,500 (the middle half of 1,945 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Henri Matisse prints typically sell for $1,288–$16,417 (the middle half of 734 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 | 3,251 | $6,970†‡ | $5M | 87.4% | 2026-10-29 |
| Paintings | 200 | $1.1M†‡ | $80.8M | 95% | 2026-10-16 |
| Works on Paper | 1,055 | $62,500†‡ | $8.6M | 93.3% | 2026-10-21 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 71 | $235,650†‡ | $48.8M | 94.4% | 2026-06-17 |
| Photography | 11 | $647‡ | $16.7M | 72.7% | 2026-05-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 658 | $350,000†‡ | $80.8M | — | 2026-10-21 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Henri Matisse's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3,251 lots) median $6,970 with 87.4% sell-through. Paintings (200 lots) median $1,074,861, record $80,750,000. A typical Henri Matisse painting sells for around 154× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 658 lots) the median is $350,000.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 1,945 | $3,182–$12,500†‡ | $7,040†‡ | $774,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 734 | $1,288–$16,417†‡ | $7,373†‡ | $860,000 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 20 | $2,098–$1.7M† | $30,625† | $5M |
† 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) | 93 | $265,000–$1.4M†‡ | $575,082†‡ | $6.8M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 90 | $726,186–$6.5M†‡ | $3.5M†‡ | $80.8M |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 661 | $25,300–$90,500†‡ | $47,943†‡ | $4.8M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 293 | $65,894–$317,500†‡ | $129,587†‡ | $8.6M |
† 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) | 54 | $88,312–$738,375†‡ | $203,493†‡ | $8.5M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $2.8M–$9.2M | $3.2M | $20.6M |
† 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 | 2018 | $80.8M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2010 | $48.8M |
| Paintings | 2026 | $48.4M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $20.6M |
| Photography | 2025 | $16.7M |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $8.6M |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $8.4M |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $5M |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Henri Matisse worth?
Across 4,594 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henri Matisse work is $11,237. The median Henri Matisse print sells for $6,970 across 2,840 lots. The median Henri Matisse work on paper sells for $62,500 across 984 lots. The median Henri Matisse painting sells for $1,074,861 across 190 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Henri Matisse prints typically sell for $3,182–$12,500 (the middle half of 1,945 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Henri Matisse prints typically sell for $1,288–$16,417 (the middle half of 734 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 Matisse print?
Based on 2,840 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Henri Matisse print is $6,970. 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 Matisse's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Henri Matisse print is $4,955,000.
What is the average price of a Henri Matisse work on paper?
Based on 984 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Henri Matisse work on paper is $62,500. 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 Matisse's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Henri Matisse work on paper is $8,620,652.
What is the average price of a Henri Matisse painting?
Based on 190 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Henri Matisse painting is $1,074,861. 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 Matisse's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Henri Matisse painting is $80,750,000.
What is the average price of a small Henri Matisse print?
Based on 1,945 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Henri Matisse print (small (under 50 cm)) is $7,040, 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 Matisse print?
Based on 734 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Henri Matisse print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $7,373, 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 Matisse's auction record?
Henri Matisse's auction record is $80,750,000, set in 2018.
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