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# 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.

## What is a Henry Ossawa Tanner work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.