Henry Ossawa Tanner (1859–1937)
Henry Ossawa Tanner is an American artist with 12 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $3,168. 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 $6,604, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henry Ossawa Tanner work is $3,168.
The median Henry Ossawa Tanner print sells for $1,390 across 7 lots.
The median Henry Ossawa Tanner painting sells for $44,000 across 2 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 | 7 | $1,390† | $10,000 | — | 2025-10-18 |
| Paintings | 2 | $44,000 | $65,000 | — | 2019-09-17 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Henry Ossawa Tanner's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (7 lots) median $1,390. Paintings (2 lots) median $44,000, record $65,000. A typical Henry Ossawa Tanner painting sells for around 32× the price of a typical print.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2019 | $65,000 |
| Paintings | 2000 | $23,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2005 | $10,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $3,168 |
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 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henry Ossawa Tanner work is $3,168. The median Henry Ossawa Tanner print sells for $1,390 across 7 lots. The median Henry Ossawa Tanner painting sells for $44,000 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Henry Ossawa Tanner's auction record?
Henry Ossawa Tanner's auction record is $65,000, set in 2019.
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