Henry Ossawa Tanner (1859–1937)
Henry Ossawa Tanner is an American artist with 90 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $4,863. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Henry Ossawa Tanner sold in 2026 for $368,300, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 69 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henry Ossawa Tanner work is $4,863.
The median Henry Ossawa Tanner print sells for $2,205 across 34 lots.
The median Henry Ossawa Tanner painting sells for $60,000 across 31 lots.
The median Henry Ossawa Tanner work on paper sells for $19,556 across 2 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Henry Ossawa Tanner prints typically sell for $1,421–$3,855 (the middle half of 34 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Henry Ossawa Tanner paintings typically sell for $15,213–$61,500 (the middle half of 20 sold lots).
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 37 | $2,205† | $9,375 | 91.9% | 2026-04-16 |
| Paintings | 35 | $60,000 | $368,300 | 88.6% | 2026-01-23 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $19,556 | $36,000 | — | 2020-07-01 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $245,000 | $368,300 | — | 2026-01-23 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Henry Ossawa Tanner's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (37 lots) median $2,205 with 91.9% sell-through. Paintings (35 lots) median $60,000, record $368,300. A typical Henry Ossawa Tanner painting sells for around 27× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 9 lots) the median is $245,000.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 34 | $1,421–$3,855† | $2,205† | $9,375 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $15,213–$61,500 | $28,750 | $100,780 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $91,134–$341,000 | $211,500 | $368,300 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $368,300 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $365,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $36,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $9,375 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $7,800 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $3,112 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Henry Ossawa Tanner worth?
Across 69 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henry Ossawa Tanner work is $4,863. The median Henry Ossawa Tanner print sells for $2,205 across 34 lots. The median Henry Ossawa Tanner painting sells for $60,000 across 31 lots. The median Henry Ossawa Tanner work on paper sells for $19,556 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Henry Ossawa Tanner prints typically sell for $1,421–$3,855 (the middle half of 34 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Henry Ossawa Tanner paintings typically sell for $15,213–$61,500 (the middle half of 20 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Henry Ossawa Tanner print?
Based on 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Henry Ossawa Tanner print is $2,205. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Henry Ossawa Tanner's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Henry Ossawa Tanner print is $9,375.
What is the average price of a Henry Ossawa Tanner painting?
Based on 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Henry Ossawa Tanner painting is $60,000.
What is Henry Ossawa Tanner's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Henry Ossawa Tanner painting is $368,300.
What is the average price of a small Henry Ossawa Tanner print?
Based on 34 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Henry Ossawa Tanner print (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,205, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a small Henry Ossawa Tanner painting?
Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Henry Ossawa Tanner painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $28,750, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Henry Ossawa Tanner's auction record?
Henry Ossawa Tanner's auction record is $368,300, set in 2026.
See the full Henry Ossawa Tanner record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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