Al Loving (1935–2005)
What is Al Loving’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 17 auction results for Al Loving at 7 houses since 2016. Over the last 24 months the median price was $17,525 including buyer’s premium (middle half $8,100–$25,600, n=6). The auction record is $93,750 for Untitled (acrylic on shaped canvas) (2019, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (acrylic on shaped canvas), 1970 | Acrylic paint | $93,750 | Christie's | Sep 2019 |
| 2 | Untitled (acrylic on shaped canvas), 1970 | Acrylic paint | $93,750 | Christie's | May 2019 |
| 3 | Untitled (acrylic on shaped canvas construction, in two parts), 1969 | Acrylic paint | $75,600 | Christie's | Sep 2023 |
| 4 | Untitled (acrylic on shaped canvas, in three parts), 1970 | Acrylic paint | $44,100 | Christie's | Feb 2025 |
| 5 | Untitled (acrylic and torn paper collage on canvas), 1977 | Acrylic and torn paper collage on canvas | $32,760 | Sotheby's | Jul 2022 |
| 6 | Wild Goose Lake, 1980 | Acrylic | $25,600 | Bonhams | Nov 2024 |
| 7 | Wild Goose Lake, 1935 | Acrylic on canvas | $25,600 | Bonhams | Nov 2024 |
| 8 | DREAMS OF AMORGOS #7, 1998 | Acrylic paint | $16,250 | Sotheby's | Jul 2020 |
| 9 | Untitled, 1935 | Acrylic | $15,075 | Bonhams | Sep 2019 |
| 10 | Untitled (acrylic and paper collage), 1984 | Acrylic and paper collage | $11,340 | Sotheby's | Mar 2022 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 8 | $38,430 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $32,760 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $11,340 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 17 results from 7 houses · How we compute these figures
Al Loving is an American artist with 21 auction lots recorded since 2016, median price $16,250. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Al Loving sold in 2025 for $44,100, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Al Loving on OpeningBid →What is a Al Loving work worth?
Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Al Loving work is $16,250.
The median Al Loving painting sells for $44,100 across 7 lots.
The median Al Loving work on paper sells for $16,920 across 4 lots.
The median Al Loving print sells for $882 across 3 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 | 4 | $882† | $1,211 | 75% | 2025-09-10 |
| Paintings | 7 | $44,100 | $93,750 | — | 2025-10-22 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $16,920† | $32,760 | — | 2025-07-18 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Al Loving's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $882 with 75% sell-through. Paintings (7 lots) median $44,100, record $93,750. A typical Al Loving painting sells for around 50× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $25,600–$93,750 | $75,600 | $93,750 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2019 | $93,750 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $93,750 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $32,760 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $22,500† |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $1,211 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $882 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Al Loving worth?
Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Al Loving work is $16,250. The median Al Loving painting sells for $44,100 across 7 lots. The median Al Loving work on paper sells for $16,920 across 4 lots. The median Al Loving print sells for $882 across 3 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Al Loving's auction record?
Al Loving's auction record is $93,750, set in 2019.
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