Alan Cotton (b. 1936)
Alan Cotton is a British (modern) artist with 29 auction lots recorded since 2013, median price $1,704. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Alan Cotton sold in 2025 for $1,809, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Alan Cotton on OpeningBid →What is a Alan Cotton work worth?
Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alan Cotton work is $1,704.
The median Alan Cotton painting sells for $1,704 across 22 lots.
The median Alan Cotton work on paper sells for $222 across 2 lots.
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 22 | $1,704†‡ | $3,651 | — | 2025-03-26 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $222† | $308† | — | 2020-09-17 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $437–$1,670†‡ | $614†‡ | $2,202‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $1,468–$2,876‡ | $2,262‡ | $3,651 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2017 | $3,651 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $3,062 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $308† |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $135† |
† 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 Alan Cotton worth?
Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alan Cotton work is $1,704. The median Alan Cotton painting sells for $1,704 across 22 lots. The median Alan Cotton work on paper sells for $222 across 2 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Alan Cotton painting?
Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alan Cotton painting is $1,704. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Alan Cotton's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Alan Cotton painting is $3,651.
What is the average price of a medium Alan Cotton painting?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Alan Cotton painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,262, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Alan Cotton's auction record?
Alan Cotton's auction record is $3,651, set in 2017.
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