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# 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.

## What is a Henry Ossawa Tanner work 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.

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

## 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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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.