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# Alan Sonfist (b. 1946)

Alan Sonfist is an American artist with 15 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $214. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Alan Sonfist sold in 2026 for $300, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Alan Sonfist work worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alan Sonfist work is $214.

The median Alan Sonfist photograph sells for $173 across 2 lots.

The median Alan Sonfist print sells for $59 across 1 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 | 1 | $59 | $59 | — | 2005-07-14 |
| Photography | 2 | $173† | $300 | — | 2026-06-30 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2026 | $300 |
| Prints & Editions | 2005 | $59 |
| Photography | 2017 | $46† |

† 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 Alan Sonfist worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alan Sonfist work is $214. The median Alan Sonfist photograph sells for $173 across 2 lots. The median Alan Sonfist print sells for $59 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Alan Sonfist's auction record?

Alan Sonfist's auction record is $450, set in 2021. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $450 (buyer's premium not included).

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Alan Sonfist auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/alan-sonfist (updated 2026-11-02).

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.