Henri Matisse (1869–1954)
Henri Matisse is a French artist with 1,327 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $4,644. 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 is recorded as sold in 2026 for $6,500; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Henri Matisse on OpeningBid →What is a Henri Matisse work worth?
Across 1,012 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henri Matisse work is $4,644.
The median Henri Matisse print sells for $2,777 across 953 lots.
The median Henri Matisse work on paper sells for $45,296 across 90 lots.
The median Henri Matisse photograph sells for $850 across 17 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Henri Matisse prints typically sell for $1,001–$10,398 (the middle half of 524 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Henri Matisse prints typically sell for $135–$8,078 (the middle half of 272 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 | 1,123 | $2,777†‡ | $956,200 | 84.9% | 2026-09-16 |
| Paintings | 10 | $217,730†‡ | $6.7M | — | 2026-09-11 |
| Works on Paper | 100 | $45,296†‡ | $6.5M | 90% | 2026-05-18 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 10 | $2,750†‡ | $4.7M | — | 2026-05-18 |
| Photography | 19 | $850†‡ | $6,500 | 89.5% | 2026-02-12 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 56 | $186,385‡ | $6.7M | — | 2026-05-18 |
† 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 (1,123 lots) median $2,777 with 84.9% sell-through. Paintings (10 lots) median $217,730, record $6,685,508. A typical Henri Matisse painting sells for around 78× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 56 lots) the median is $186,385.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 524 | $1,001–$10,398†‡ | $4,493†‡ | $891,142 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 272 | $135–$8,078†‡ | $526†‡ | $956,200 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $148–$2,530†‡ | $893†‡ | $4,454 |
† 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) | 60 | $19,477–$89,120†‡ | $41,720†‡ | $799,173 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 21 | $113,363–$415,214†‡ | $199,972†‡ | $6.5M |
† 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) | 8 | $363–$316,973‡ | $22,188‡ | $4.7M |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $185–$3,198‡ | $603‡ | $6,500 |
‡ 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 | 2007 | $6.7M |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $6.5M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $4.7M |
| Paintings | 2007 | $1.8M |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $1.7M |
| Prints & Editions | 2007 | $956,200 |
| Prints & Editions | 2007 | $891,142 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2004 | $655,527 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Henri Matisse worth?
Across 1,012 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henri Matisse work is $4,644. The median Henri Matisse print sells for $2,777 across 953 lots. The median Henri Matisse work on paper sells for $45,296 across 90 lots. The median Henri Matisse photograph sells for $850 across 17 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Henri Matisse prints typically sell for $1,001–$10,398 (the middle half of 524 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Henri Matisse prints typically sell for $135–$8,078 (the middle half of 272 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 953 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Henri Matisse print is $2,777. 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 $956,200.
What is the average price of a Henri Matisse work on paper?
Based on 90 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Henri Matisse work on paper is $45,296. 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 $6,469,178.
What is the average price of a Henri Matisse photograph?
Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Henri Matisse photograph is $850. 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 photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Henri Matisse photograph is $6,500.
What is the average price of a small Henri Matisse print?
Based on 524 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Henri Matisse print (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,493, 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 272 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Henri Matisse print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $526, 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 $6,685,508, set in 2007.
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