Henri Rousseau Paintings: Value & Auction Prices

1875–1933

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Henri Rousseau paintings have appeared at auction 12 times in ArtSell’s records between 2011 and 2017; 12 sold, a sell-through rate of 100%. The median price realised is $26.3kSign up free to see across 12 priced sales; the middle half sold for $5.5kSign up free to see–$48.5kSign up free to see. The auction record in our data is Cavaliers marocains et chevaux sauvages, 1924, sold at Artcurial in December 2011 for $95.6kSign up free to see. Sales were recorded mainly at Artcurial (11) and Millon (1).

€73,200≈ $95,628≈ £61,592Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumCavaliers marocains et chevaux sauvages, 1924Artcurial12auction results2011–2017years recorded100%sold$26.3kSign up free to seemedian price

Henri Rousseau paintings prices at a glance

Auction results
12 2011–2017
Price range
$2.9k–$95.6kSign up free to see
Median price
$26.3kSign up free to see 12 sold
Most recent sale
$25.3kSign up free to see May 2017, Artcurial
Record sale
$95.6kSign up free to see 2011, Artcurial

Recent sales: Les cavaliers · La source aux mimosas · LE DÉPART DE LA CHASSE

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Henri Rousseau paintings: key figures

Auction results
12
Sold rate
100%
Active at auction
2011–2017
Median price
$26.3kSign up free to see

Top auction houses: Artcurial (11), Millon (1)

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  1. Les cavaliers by Henri Rousseau, 1919, Huile sur panneau, sold May 2017
    Les cavaliers, 1919
    Oil · Panel
    Artcurial · · Lot 16
    €22,500≈ $25,297≈ £19,429Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €18,000–22,000View at Artcurial ↗
  2. La source aux mimosas by Henri Rousseau, Huile sur toile, sold Dec 2016
    La source aux mimosas
    Oil · Canvas
    Artcurial · · Lot 26
    €25,000≈ $26,133≈ £21,326Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €25,000–35,000View at Artcurial ↗
  3. LE DÉPART DE LA CHASSE by Henri Rousseau, Huile sur toile, sold May 2016
    LE DÉPART DE LA CHASSE
    Oil · Canvas
    Artcurial · · Lot 32
    €58,500≈ $65,982≈ £45,330Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €60,000–80,000View at Artcurial ↗
  4. FAUCONNIER by Henri Rousseau, Huile sur carton, sold Feb 2015
    FAUCONNIER
    Oil · Board
    Artcurial · · Lot 50
    €4,940≈ $5,581≈ £3,665Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €3,000–4,000View at Artcurial ↗
  5. A L'AUBE, BERGERS ARABES by Henri Rousseau, Huile sur panneau d’acajou, sold Feb 2015
    A L'AUBE, BERGERS ARABES
    Oil · Panel
    Artcurial · · Lot 47
    €23,400≈ $26,435≈ £17,363Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €18,000–25,000View at Artcurial ↗
  6. FAUCONNIER by Henri Rousseau, Huile sur carton, sold Feb 2015
    FAUCONNIER
    Oil · Board
    Artcurial · · Lot 42
    €4,550≈ $5,140≈ £3,376Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €3,000–4,000View at Artcurial ↗
  7. CAÏD DEVANT LES REMPARTS by Henri Rousseau, Huile sur toile, sold Nov 2014
    CAÏD DEVANT LES REMPARTS
    Oil · Canvas
    Artcurial · · Lot 26
    €39,000≈ $48,454≈ £30,923Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €30,000–40,000View at Artcurial ↗
  8. LE SULTAN ET SON ESCORTE by Henri Rousseau, Huile sur toile, sold Nov 2014
    LE SULTAN ET SON ESCORTE
    Oil · Canvas
    Artcurial · · Lot 21
    €39,000≈ $48,454≈ £30,923Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €30,000–40,000View at Artcurial ↗
  9. Cavaliers camarguais by Henri Rousseau, Huile sur toile, sold Jun 2012
    Cavaliers camarguais
    Oil · Canvas
    Artcurial · · Lot 289
    €4,295≈ $5,355≈ £3,470Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €2,000–3,000View at Artcurial ↗
  10. Caïd marocain et son escorte, 1924 by Henri Rousseau, Huile sur toile, sold Dec 2011
    Caïd marocain et son escorte, 1924
    Oil · Canvas
    Artcurial · · Lot 21
    €37,050≈ $48,402≈ £31,175Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €35,000–45,000View at Artcurial ↗
  11. Cavaliers marocains et chevaux sauvages, 1924 by Henri Rousseau, Huile sur toile, sold Dec 2011
    Cavaliers marocains et chevaux sauvages, 1924
    Oil · Canvas
    Artcurial · · Lot 18
    €73,200≈ $95,628≈ £61,592Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €60,000–80,000View at Artcurial ↗
  12. Deux sentinelles by Henri Rousseau, Huile sur panneau, sold Jul 2011
    Deux sentinelles
    Oil
    16,3 x 12 cm
    Millon · · Lot 32
    €2,000≈ $2,892≈ £1,797HammerSign up free to seeView at Millon ↗

Questions about Henri Rousseau paintings

How much is a Henri Rousseau painting worth?

Henri Rousseau paintings in ArtSell’s records have sold for between $2,892 and $95,628, with a median of $26,284; half of the 12 priced sales were between $5,524 and $48,454. These are past auction results, not a valuation: size, medium, condition and provenance all change what a particular work brings.

What is the most expensive Henri Rousseau painting sold at auction?

The highest price recorded is $95,628 for “Cavaliers marocains et chevaux sauvages, 1924”, sold at Artcurial in December 2011.

How much do Henri Rousseau paintings sell for?

Over the whole record (2011–2017) the median is $26,284.

How often do Henri Rousseau paintings sell at auction?

100% of the 12 paintings offered at auction in our records sold.

Where are Henri Rousseau paintings sold?

Most of the 12 recorded results come from Artcurial (11), Millon (1). Every result on this page links to its auction catalogue.

How can I sell a Henri Rousseau painting?

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