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# Al Capp (1909–1979)

Al Capp is an American artist with 22 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $480. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Al Capp sold in 2025 for $640, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Al Capp work worth?

Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Al Capp work is $480.

The median Al Capp print sells for $125 across 5 lots.

The median Al Capp work on paper sells for $1,062 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 | 5 | $125† | $504 | — | 2024-04-19 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $1,062 | $1,645 | 66.7% | 2011-06-23 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $100–$175† | $125† | $504 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $1,645 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $504 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $480 |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $175† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Al Capp worth?

Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Al Capp work is $480. The median Al Capp print sells for $125 across 5 lots. The median Al Capp work on paper sells for $1,062 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Al Capp's auction record?

Al Capp's auction record is $1,645, set in 2005.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Al Capp auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/al-capp (updated 2026-11-01).

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.