Henri Matisse is a French artist with 3,696 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $22,500.
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 812 | $10,258 | $4.8M | 92.1% | 2026-03-20 |
| Paintings | 152 | $1.2M | $80.8M | — | 2025-11-20 |
| Works on Paper | 669 | $77,388 | $8.4M | 96.6% | 2025-11-21 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 48 | $354,700 | $48.8M | 97.9% | 2025-11-18 |
| Photography | 3 | $8.8M | $16.7M | 66.7% | 2025-11-18 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 576 | $357,200 | $80.8M | — | 2026-04-17 |
Henri Matisse's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (812 lots) median $10,258 with 92.1% sell-through. Paintings (152 lots) median $1,166,898, record $80,750,000. A typical Henri Matisse painting sells for around 114× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 576 lots) the median is $357,200.
| Title | Date | House | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tête | 2026-04-17 | Christie's | $102,272 |
| Étude de lys (recto et verso) | 2026-04-17 | Christie's | $102,272 |
| La danse | 2026-04-17 | Christie's | $96,889 |
| Femme allongée | 2026-04-17 | Christie's | $64,593 |
| Tête, cheveux tressés | 2026-04-17 | Christie's | $53,827 |
Based on 748 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Henri Matisse print is $10,258.
The highest price recorded at auction for a Henri Matisse print is $4,787,080.
Based on 646 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Henri Matisse work on paper is $77,388.
The highest price recorded at auction for a Henri Matisse work on paper is $8,441,000.
Based on 149 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Henri Matisse painting is $1,166,898.
The highest price recorded at auction for a Henri Matisse painting is $80,750,000.
Henri Matisse's auction record is $80,750,000, set on 2018-05-08.