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# Jean Jacques Henner (1829–1905)

## What is Jean Jacques Henner’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 96 auction results for Jean Jacques Henner at 33 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $7,671 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,258–$23,088, n=8). The auction record is $60,000 for Nymphe couchée. Grand réplique. (2014, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nymphe couchée. Grand réplique., 1896 | Oil paint | $60,000 | Christie's | Oct 2014 |
| 2 | Portrait de femme rousse à la robe rouge | Portrait | $51,998 | Artcurial | Nov 2025 |
| 3 | Reclining Nude Woman Reading a Book, 1829 | Oil paint | $30,550 | Christie's | May 2000 |
| 4 | Jeune femme à la robe bleue, 1829 | Huile sur toile | $23,644 | Osenat | Jul 2025 |
| 5 | Portrait de petite fille, 1829 | Huile sur toile | $22,903 | Osenat | Nov 2025 |
| 6 | Salomé, variante tardive, 1903 | Oil paint | $20,000 | Christie's | Oct 2018 |
| 7 | Girl in green, 1858 | Oil on panel | $19,967 | Christie's | Mar 2008 |
| 8 | Mélancholie, 1829 | Oil paint | $13,145 | Christie's | Oct 2003 |
| 9 | Paysage d'Alsace, 2007 | Painting | $11,483 | Artcurial | Nov 2012 |
| 10 | JUDITH. SMALL HALF-LENGTH REPLICA TURNED TOWARDS LEFT | Oil paint | $11,250 | Sotheby's | Apr 2020 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 40 | $5,114 |
| Other | 11 | $1,843 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 13 | $10,575 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 35 | $3,220 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 96 results from 33 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Jean Jacques Henner is a French artist with 151 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $2,350. 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 Jean Jacques Henner sold in 2026 for $7,627, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Jean Jacques Henner work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Jean Jacques Henner work worth?

Across 92 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean Jacques Henner work is $2,350.

The median Jean Jacques Henner painting sells for $2,880 across 71 lots.

The median Jean Jacques Henner work on paper sells for $576 across 8 lots.

The median Jean Jacques Henner print sells for $21 across 3 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Jean Jacques Henner paintings typically sell for $1,396–$5,770 (the middle half of 47 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 | 4 | $21‡ | $1,038 | 75% | 2026-01-19 |
| Paintings | 90 | $2,880†‡ | $60,000 | 78.9% | 2026-03-25 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $576† | $7,110 | 80% | 2025-11-16 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $30,550 | $60,000 | — | 2025-11-25 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Jean Jacques Henner's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $21 with 75% sell-through. Paintings (90 lots) median $2,880, record $60,000. A typical Jean Jacques Henner painting sells for around 139× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $30,550.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 47 | $1,396–$5,770†‡ | $2,350†‡ | $22,903 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 17 | $2,600–$13,145†‡ | $5,000†‡ | $60,000 |

† 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) | 6 | $363–$1,031† | $416† | $7,110 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2014 | $60,000 |
| Paintings | 2000 | $30,550 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $7,110 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $1,843 |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $1,038 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $21‡ |

‡ 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 Jean Jacques Henner worth?

Across 92 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean Jacques Henner work is $2,350. The median Jean Jacques Henner painting sells for $2,880 across 71 lots. The median Jean Jacques Henner work on paper sells for $576 across 8 lots. The median Jean Jacques Henner print sells for $21 across 3 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Jean Jacques Henner paintings typically sell for $1,396–$5,770 (the middle half of 47 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 Jean Jacques Henner painting?

Based on 71 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean Jacques Henner painting is $2,880. 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 Jean Jacques Henner's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean Jacques Henner painting is $60,000.

### What is the average price of a small Jean Jacques Henner painting?

Based on 47 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Jean Jacques Henner painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,350, 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 Jean Jacques Henner painting?

Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jean Jacques Henner painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $5,000, 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 Jean Jacques Henner's auction record?

Jean Jacques Henner's auction record is $60,000, set in 2014.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 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.