Henri Matisse Works on Paper: Value & Auction Prices

1869–1954

ArtSell has recorded 69 auction results for Henri Matisse works on paper between 2006 and 2026, and 54 of them sold (78%). Half of the priced sales fell between $11.3kSign up free to see and $73kSign up free to see, with a median of $40.1kSign up free to see. Jeune fille dormant à la blouse roumaine holds the top price on file: $4.8MSign up free to see at Phillips (November 2017). The houses with the most results are Phillips (17), Kornfeld (14) and Bonhams (6).

$4,815,000≈ £3,648,004≈ €4,090,562Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumJeune fille dormant à la blouse roumainePhillips69auction results2006–2026years recorded78%sold$40.1kSign up free to seemedian price

Henri Matisse works on paper: key figures

Auction results
69
Sold rate
78%
Active at auction
2006–2026
Median price
$40.1kSign up free to see

Top auction houses: Phillips (17), Kornfeld (14), Bonhams (6)

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  1. Nu de profil, le pied gauche relevé by Henri Matisse, 1901 - 1903, Federzeichnung in schwarzer Tusche, offered Jun 2018
    Nu de profil, le pied gauche relevé, 1901 - 1903
    Drawing
    26,2:20,7 cm, Zeichnung und Blattgrösse
    Kornfeld · · Lot 118
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. CHF 50,000–View at Kornfeld ↗
  2. Nu assis, courbé sur les genoux by Henri Matisse, 1920, Feder in schwarzer Tusche Um, sold Jun 2018
    Nu assis, courbé sur les genoux, 1920
    Drawing
    38,3 : 28,3 cm
    Kornfeld · · Lot 120
    CHF 22,000≈ $22,040≈ £16,596≈ €19,006HammerSign up free to seeEst. CHF 30,000–View at Kornfeld ↗
  3. Nu allongé vers la droite, s’appuyant sur le bras gauche by Henri Matisse, 1914, Federzeichnung in roter Tusche Um, sold Jun 2018
    Nu allongé vers la droite, s’appuyant sur le bras gauche, 1914
    Drawing
    21 : 26,8 cm
    Kornfeld · · Lot 119
    CHF 24,000≈ $24,043≈ £18,105≈ €20,734HammerSign up free to seeEst. CHF 30,000–View at Kornfeld ↗
  4. Port de Collioure by Henri Matisse, Sepiafederzeichnung auf Papier, auf Karton aufgezogen, sold Jun 2018
    Port de Collioure
    Drawing · Board
    22 : 35 cm
    Kornfeld · · Lot 481
    CHF 9,000≈ $9,113≈ £6,812≈ €7,769HammerSign up free to seeEst. CHF 12,500–View at Kornfeld ↗
  5. Intérieur by Henri Matisse, 1941, Tuschfeder auf Papier, sold Jun 2018
    Intérieur, 1941
    Drawing
    38,1 × 53,3 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 566
    €93,750≈ $109,397≈ £82,198Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €80,000–120,000View at Grisebach ↗
  6. Jeune femme assise by Henri Matisse, Circa 1908-1910, Pencil drawing on smooth chamois-coloured drawing paper, sold Jun 2018
    Jeune femme assise, Circa 1908-1910
    Drawing · Paper
    31.4 x 24.1 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 260
    €31,000≈ $36,174≈ £27,180Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €25,000–30,000View at Lempertz ↗
  7. Jeune fille accoudée by Henri Matisse, 1938, charcoal on paper, sold Nov 2017
    Jeune fille accoudée, 1938
    Drawing · Paper
    25 x 15 1/2 in. (63.5 x 39.4 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 8
    $1,095,000≈ £829,608≈ €930,252Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $900,000–1,200,000View at Phillips ↗
  8. Jeune fille dormant à la blouse roumaine by Henri Matisse, 1939, charcoal on paper, sold Nov 2017
    Jeune fille dormant à la blouse roumaine, 1939
    Drawing · Paper
    14 1/2 x 18 1/4 in. (36.8 x 46.4 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 7
    $4,815,000≈ £3,648,004≈ €4,090,562Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,200,000–1,800,000View at Phillips ↗
  9. Femme Accroupie by Henri Matisse, 1941, India ink on paper, sold Nov 2017
    Femme Accroupie, 1941
    Drawing · Paper
    8 1/8 x 10 3/8 in. (20.6 x 26.4 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 111
    $52,500≈ £39,866≈ €44,341Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–40,000View at Phillips ↗
  10. Blauer Bildbrief by Henri Matisse, ink, offered Dec 2016
    Blauer Bildbrief
    Drawing
    27 x 21 cm
    Hampel Fine Art Auctions · · Lot 1497
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €7,500–8,500View at Hampel Fine Art Auctions ↗
  11. Mimosa carpet by Henri Matisse, 1951, hand-woven wool, sold Jun 2016
    Mimosa carpet, 1951After the artist
    hand-woven wool · Paper
    59 h x 36 w in (150 x 91 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 196
    $4,688≈ £3,153≈ €4,116Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Wright ↗
  12. Akt by Henri Matisse, 1941, India Ink, sold Jun 2016
    Akt, 1941
    Drawing
    20.2 x 26.5 cm (7.9 x 10.4 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 377
    €35,000≈ $39,564≈ £27,467Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €30,000–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
  13. Nature morte by Henri Matisse, 1942, India Ink, sold Jun 2016
    Nature morte, 1942
    Drawing
    52.8 x 40.7 cm (20.7 x 16 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 379
    €81,250≈ $91,845≈ £63,764Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €70,000–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
  14. Mimosa by Henri Matisse, 1951, Hand-woven wool tapestry, sold May 2016
    Mimosa, 1951
    Hand-woven wool tapestry · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 250
    $11,250≈ £7,768≈ €10,028Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  15. Mimosa by Henri Matisse, 1951, Hand-woven wool tapestry, sold Feb 2016
    Mimosa, 1951
    Hand-woven wool tapestry · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 246
    $11,250≈ £7,983≈ €10,203Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  16. Teeny by Henri Matisse, Pencil signed lower right, numbered 98/100 lower left, sold Apr 2015
    Teeny
    Drawing · ed. 98/100
    Image - 11.75" high x 9" wide
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 32
    $4,200≈ £2,780≈ €3,881HammerSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  17. Mimosa by Henri Matisse, 1951, Hand-woven wool tapestry, sold Mar 2015
    Mimosa, 1951
    Hand-woven wool tapestry · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 165
    $17,500≈ £11,370≈ €15,587Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  18. Black Eyes (Les Yeux Noirs) by Henri Matisse, Initialed and numbered 38/50 in ink lower right, sold Feb 2015
    Black Eyes (Les Yeux Noirs)
    Drawing · ed. 38/50
    Sight - 19" high x 12.75" wide
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 42
    $1,800≈ £1,184≈ €1,596HammerSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  19. Mimosa carpet by Henri Matisse, 1951, hand-woven wool, sold Feb 2014
    Mimosa carpet, 1951After the artist
    hand-woven wool · Paper
    59 h x 36 w in (150 x 91 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 280
    $5,313≈ £3,192≈ €3,891Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Wright ↗
  20. Fleurs by Henri Matisse, Coloured chalk drawing on paper, sold May 2013
    Fleurs
    Drawing · Paper
    35.4 x 52.7 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 823
    €14,640≈ $18,943≈ £12,526Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €10,000–15,000View at Lempertz ↗
  21. Two illustrated letters by Henri Matisse, 1948, Two letters with original addressed envelopes, written in ink and blue crayon, with drawing in red and blue crayon, on w, sold Apr 2013
    Two illustrated letters, 1948
    Drawing · Paper
    both letters S. 10 1/2 x 8 1/4 in (26.7 x 21 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 160
    $3,750≈ £2,414≈ €2,860Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,500–4,500View at Phillips ↗
  22. Mimosa carpet by Henri Matisse, 1951, hand-woven wool, sold Sep 2012
    Mimosa carpet, 1951
    hand-woven wool · Paper
    58 h x 36 w in (147 x 91 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 304
    $4,063≈ £2,506≈ €3,156Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Wright ↗
  23. Mimosa carpet by Henri Matisse, 1951, hand-woven wool, sold Apr 2012
    Mimosa carpet, 1951After the artist
    hand-woven wool · Paper
    59 h x 35½ w in (150 x 90 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 221
    $4,063≈ £2,510≈ €3,075Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Wright ↗
  24. Jeune Femme Assise (Young Woman Seated) 1942 by Henri Matisse, 1942, pen and ink on paper, offered Mar 2012
    Jeune Femme Assise (Young Woman Seated) 1942, 1942
    Drawing · Paper · ed. 12/42
    52.0 x 40.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 48
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$140,000–180,000View at Menzies ↗
  25. Weiblicher Rückenakt (Female Nude from Behind) by Henri Matisse, Charcoal drawing on laid paper with watermark (difficult to decipher), sold Dec 2011
    Weiblicher Rückenakt (Female Nude from Behind)
    Drawing · Paper
    26.8 x 21.6/21.9 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 381
    €14,520≈ $19,618≈ £12,490Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €12,000–15,000View at Lempertz ↗
  26. Two Seated Nudes by Henri Matisse, Charcoal drawing on ivory toned drawing paper showing two seated nude women in an interior setting, sold Aug 2009
    Two Seated Nudes
    Drawing · Other support
    Sight: 8" x 11-1/2"
    James D. Julia · · Lot 2226
    $20,700≈ £12,736≈ €14,506Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $25,000–50,000View at James D. Julia ↗
  27. Buste de Femme by Henri Matisse, 1919, Bleistift auf Velin, sold May 2008
    Buste de Femme, 1919
    Drawing
    35,7 × 25,7 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 177
    €54,740≈ $84,891≈ £43,026Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €40,000–60,000View at Grisebach ↗
  28. (French 1869-1954) by Henri Matisse, pen and ink on paper, sold Apr 2006
    (French 1869-1954)
    Drawing · Paper
    6½ x 9¾in (16 x 24cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 2115
    $11,353≈ £6,286≈ €9,055Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–8,000View at Bonhams ↗
  29. (French 1869-1954) by Henri Matisse, pen and ink on paper, sold Apr 2006
    (French 1869-1954)
    Drawing · Paper
    12½ x 9in (32 x 23cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 2109
    $21,510≈ £11,910≈ €17,157Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Bonhams ↗

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