> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/henri-rousseau · updated 2026-11-02

# Henri Rousseau (1844–1910)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 57 auction results for Henri Rousseau at 15 houses since 2000. Over the last 24 months the median price was $16,997 including buyer’s premium (middle half $14,625–$19,546, n=6). The auction record is $2,882,500 for Heureux quator (2009, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heureux quator, 1902 | Oil paint | $2,882,500 | Christie's | May 2009 |
| 2 | Tête de lion, 1844 | Oil paint | $574,313 | Christie's | Feb 2012 |
| 3 | Lion dévorant un boa | Oil on canvas | $541,967 | Tajan | Dec 2015 |
| 4 | Entrée au Village | Oil on canvas | $427,161 | Sotheby's | May 2008 |
| 5 | Le Picador Mexicain | Oil on canvas | $400,439 | Tajan | Dec 2015 |
| 6 | L'Hiver, 1907 | Oil paint | $290,500 | Christie's | Nov 2011 |
| 7 | Un matin de pluie, 1896 | Öl auf Leinwand | $286,325 | Galerie Kornfeld Auktionen Bern | Jun 2018 |
| 8 | Vue d'Alfortville, 1906 | Oil paint | $269,661 | Christie's | Jun 2009 |
| 9 | Paysage de neige, 1900 | Öl auf Leinwand | $234,569 | Galerie Kornfeld Auktionen Bern | Jun 2017 |
| 10 | PORTRAIT D'HOMME ROUX, 1895 | Signée en bas à droite "H | $145,456 | Artcurial | Dec 2013 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 31 | $48,454 |
| Other | 6 | $26,643 |
| Prints | 5 | $3,839 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 16 | $29,497 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $19,292 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 57 results from 15 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Henri Rousseau is a French artist with 80 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $38,414. 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 Rousseau sold in 2018 for $286,325, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Henri Rousseau work worth?

Across 56 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henri Rousseau work is $38,414.

The median Henri Rousseau painting sells for $48,454 across 40 lots.

The median Henri Rousseau print sells for $3,869 across 6 lots.

The median Henri Rousseau work on paper sells for $19,292 across 5 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 | 6 | $3,869‡ | $5,022‡ | — | 2026-09-15 |
| Paintings | 46 | $48,454†‡ | $2.9M | 87% | 2025-04-29 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $19,292 | $42,834 | — | 2026-04-20 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 18 | $277,993†‡ | $2.9M | — | 2018-06-15 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Henri Rousseau's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (6 lots) median $3,869. Paintings (46 lots) median $48,454, record $2,882,500. A typical Henri Rousseau painting sells for around 13× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 18 lots) the median is $277,993.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $4,745–$135,069†‡ | $67,289†‡ | $574,313 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $24,138–$288,412† | $48,454† | $2.9M |

† 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 | 2009 | $2.9M |
| Paintings | 2004 | $1.8M† |
| Works on Paper | 2000 | $42,834 |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $33,260 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $5,022‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $4,142 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

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 Rousseau worth?

Across 56 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henri Rousseau work is $38,414. The median Henri Rousseau painting sells for $48,454 across 40 lots. The median Henri Rousseau print sells for $3,869 across 6 lots. The median Henri Rousseau work on paper sells for $19,292 across 5 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 Rousseau painting?

Based on 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Henri Rousseau painting is $48,454. 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 Rousseau's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Henri Rousseau painting is $2,882,500.

### What is the average price of a small Henri Rousseau painting?

Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Henri Rousseau painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $67,289, 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 Rousseau painting?

Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Henri Rousseau painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $48,454, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Henri Rousseau's auction record?

Henri Rousseau's auction record is $2,882,500, set in 2009.

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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 Rousseau auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/henri-rousseau (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.