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# Albert Bierstadt (1830–1902)

## What is Albert Bierstadt’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 254 auction results for Albert Bierstadt at 27 houses since 1991. Over the last 24 months the median price was $46,875 including buyer’s premium (middle half $23,940–$120,650, n=33). The auction record is $7,321,000 for Indians Spear Fishing (2008, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indians Spear Fishing, 1830 | Oil paint | $7,321,000 | Christie's | May 2008 |
| 2 | Twilight, Lake Tahoe, 1870 | Oil paint | $3,247,500 | Christie's | May 2017 |
| 3 | Mount Rainier, 1890 | Oil on canvas | $2,153,000 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2011 |
| 4 | Lander's Peak, Wyoming, circa 1863 | Oil on canvas | $1,873,000 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2011 |
| 5 | Mirror Lake (Yosemite Valley, Sunset), 1868 | Oil paint | $1,778,000 | Christie's | Jan 2026 |
| 6 | Oregon Trail, 1830 | Oil paint | $1,762,500 | Christie's | May 2009 |
| 7 | Mount Hood, Oregon, 1860 | Oil paint | $1,567,500 | Christie's | May 2017 |
| 8 | Rocky Mountain Waterfall, 1830 | Oil paint | $1,325,000 | Christie's | Dec 2013 |
| 9 | Cascading Falls, 1830 | Oil paint | $1,205,000 | Christie's | May 2015 |
| 10 | Mountainous Landscape by Moonlight, 1830 | Oil paint | $1,142,500 | Christie's | Dec 2009 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 179 | $80,500 |
| Other | 25 | $40,320 |
| Works on paper | 18 | $19,020 |
| Prints | 6 | $8,230 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $1,134,000 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 53 | $212,500 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 149 | $47,500 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 254 results from 27 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Albert Bierstadt is an American artist with 286 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $56,700. 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 Albert Bierstadt sold in 2026 for $110,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**5 Albert Bierstadt works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Albert Bierstadt work worth?

Across 249 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Albert Bierstadt work is $56,700.

The median Albert Bierstadt painting sells for $81,900 across 131 lots.

The median Albert Bierstadt work on paper sells for $52,875 across 75 lots.

The median Albert Bierstadt print sells for $5,269 across 6 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Albert Bierstadt paintings typically sell for $14,032–$88,188 (the middle half of 82 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Albert Bierstadt work on papers typically sell for $27,500–$76,375 (the middle half of 65 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 6 | $5,269‡ | $25,000 | — | 2018-05-08 |
| Paintings | 139 | $81,900†‡ | $7.3M | 94.2% | 2026-09-17 |
| Works on Paper | 78 | $52,875 | $941,000 | 96.2% | 2026-01-23 |
| Photography | 2 | $6,935 | $8,750 | — | 2026-02-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 93 | $253,900† | $7.3M | — | 2026-01-23 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Albert Bierstadt's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (6 lots) median $5,269. Paintings (139 lots) median $81,900, record $7,321,000. A typical Albert Bierstadt painting sells for around 16× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 93 lots) the median is $253,900.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $5,078–$11,000‡ | $5,460‡ | $25,000 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 82 | $14,032–$88,188†‡ | $39,555†‡ | $1.9M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 38 | $132,262–$519,025† | $269,406† | $7.3M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $481,000–$1.3M | $1.1M | $3.2M |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 65 | $27,500–$76,375 | $50,800 | $941,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $85,769–$362,050 | $124,250 | $786,000 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2008 | $7.3M |
| Paintings | 2017 | $3.2M |
| Works on Paper | 2000 | $941,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $786,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2007 | $25,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2007 | $11,000 |
| Photography | 2024 | $8,750 |
| Photography | 2026 | $5,120 |

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 Albert Bierstadt worth?

Across 249 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Albert Bierstadt work is $56,700. The median Albert Bierstadt painting sells for $81,900 across 131 lots. The median Albert Bierstadt work on paper sells for $52,875 across 75 lots. The median Albert Bierstadt print sells for $5,269 across 6 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Albert Bierstadt paintings typically sell for $14,032–$88,188 (the middle half of 82 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Albert Bierstadt work on papers typically sell for $27,500–$76,375 (the middle half of 65 sold 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 Albert Bierstadt painting?

Based on 131 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Albert Bierstadt painting is $81,900. 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 Albert Bierstadt's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Albert Bierstadt painting is $7,321,000.

### What is the average price of a Albert Bierstadt work on paper?

Based on 75 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Albert Bierstadt work on paper is $52,875.

### What is Albert Bierstadt's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Albert Bierstadt work on paper is $941,000.

### What is the average price of a small Albert Bierstadt painting?

Based on 82 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Albert Bierstadt painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $39,555, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 small Albert Bierstadt work on paper?

Based on 65 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Albert Bierstadt work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $50,800, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Albert Bierstadt's auction record?

Albert Bierstadt's auction record is $7,321,000, set in 2008.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Albert Bierstadt auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/albert-bierstadt (updated 2026-11-03).

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.