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

# Henri Toulouse-Lautrec (1864–1901)

## What is Henri Toulouse-Lautrec’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 237 auction results for Henri Toulouse-Lautrec at 11 houses since 2000. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,063 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,250–$4,120, n=10). The auction record is $43,200 for Confetti (2011, Swann Auction Galleries). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dresseur | Ink wash & gouache on paper | $17,850 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2016 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Confetti, 1894 | Lithograph on cream wove paper | $43,200 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2011 |
| 2 | Divan Japonais, 1892-93 | Lithograph | $35,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2014 |
| 3 | Mademoiselle Marcel Lender, en buste, 1895 | Lithograph on cream wove paper | $31,200 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2011 |
| 4 | Jane Avril 1893, 1893 | Poster | $30,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Dec 2007 |
| 5 | Mélodies de Désiré Dihau, 1895 | Lithographs | $30,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Mar 2017 |
| 6 | Album Yvette Guilbert, 1898 | Lithographs | $28,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | May 2007 |
| 7 | Divan Japonais, 1892-1893 | Lithograph on cream wove paper mounted on linen | $23,750 | Swann Auction Galleries | Sep 2018 |
| 8 | Confetti, 1894 | Lithograph | $22,800 | Swann Auction Galleries | Sep 2008 |
| 9 | Divan Japonais, 1892-1893 | Lithograph | $21,600 | Swann Auction Galleries | Apr 2009 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 9 | $6,500 |
| Prints | 207 | $3,250 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $15,296 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 26 | $10,100 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 185 | $2,990 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 237 results from 11 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Henri Toulouse-Lautrec is a French artist with 347 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $3,250. 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 Toulouse-Lautrec sold in 2025 for $4,160, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Henri Toulouse-Lautrec work worth?

Across 229 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henri Toulouse-Lautrec work is $3,250.

The median Henri Toulouse-Lautrec print sells for $3,250 across 218 lots.

The median Henri Toulouse-Lautrec work on paper sells for $5,500 across 9 lots.

The median Henri Toulouse-Lautrec photograph sells for $1,320 across 1 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Henri Toulouse-Lautrec prints typically sell for $1,700–$4,320 (the middle half of 177 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Henri Toulouse-Lautrec prints typically sell for $5,010–$14,375 (the middle half of 30 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 | 219 | $3,250†‡ | $43,200 | — | 2025-04-15 |
| Works on Paper | 9 | $5,500 | $12,160 | — | 2024-03-14 |
| Photography | 1 | $1,320 | $1,320 | — | 2012-04-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 12 | $25,875 | $43,200 | — | 2024-03-22 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 177 | $1,700–$4,320†‡ | $2,860†‡ | $31,200 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 30 | $5,010–$14,375†‡ | $9,600†‡ | $43,200 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $13,115–$15,524‡ | $14,378‡ | $30,000 |

† 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) | 9 | $4,800–$7,250 | $5,500 | $12,160 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $43,200 |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $35,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $12,160 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $8,500 |
| Photography | 2012 | $1,320 |

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 Toulouse-Lautrec worth?

Across 229 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henri Toulouse-Lautrec work is $3,250. The median Henri Toulouse-Lautrec print sells for $3,250 across 218 lots. The median Henri Toulouse-Lautrec work on paper sells for $5,500 across 9 lots. The median Henri Toulouse-Lautrec photograph sells for $1,320 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Henri Toulouse-Lautrec prints typically sell for $1,700–$4,320 (the middle half of 177 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Henri Toulouse-Lautrec prints typically sell for $5,010–$14,375 (the middle half of 30 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 Toulouse-Lautrec print?

Based on 218 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Henri Toulouse-Lautrec print is $3,250. 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 Toulouse-Lautrec's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Henri Toulouse-Lautrec print is $43,200.

### What is the average price of a small Henri Toulouse-Lautrec print?

Based on 177 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Henri Toulouse-Lautrec print (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,860, 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 Toulouse-Lautrec print?

Based on 30 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Henri Toulouse-Lautrec print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $9,600, 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 Toulouse-Lautrec's auction record?

Henri Toulouse-Lautrec's auction record is $43,200, set in 2011.

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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 Toulouse-Lautrec auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/henri-toulouse-lautrec (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.