Albert Paley (b. 1944)
What is Albert Paley’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 334 auction results for Albert Paley at 16 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,525 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,627–$8,873, n=38). The auction record is $68,750 for Harlequin (2018, Rago Arts). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harlequin, 1944 | Printing ink | $68,750 | Rago Arts | Jan 2018 |
| 2 | Exceptional large Jointed Cameo Pendant, 1944 | Silver | $56,250 | Rago Arts | Jan 2018 |
| 3 | Important and Early music stand, 1971 | Copper | $56,250 | Wright | Nov 2015 |
| 4 | Evanesce, 1944 | Printing ink | $40,625 | Rago Arts | Jan 2018 |
| 5 | Eden gate, 1944 | Enamel | $38,750 | Rago Arts | May 2018 |
| 6 | Shared Vision, 1944 | Mahogany | $36,250 | Rago Arts | Jan 2018 |
| 7 | Untitled (Garden Gate), 1944 | Stainless steel | $36,250 | Rago Arts | Sep 2018 |
| 8 | Evanesce, 1944 | Chrome steel | $35,000 | Rago Arts | Jan 2018 |
| 9 | Paley Bed, 1996 | Stainless steel | $35,000 | Rago Arts | Sep 2020 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Golden Dawn table, 2007 | Chrome | $40,000 | Rago Arts | Sep 2020 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 48 | $10,000 |
| Other | 261 | $6,875 |
| Works on paper | 18 | $4,188 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 124 | $11,923 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 131 | $4,688 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 56 | $3,528 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 334 results from 16 houses · How we compute these figures
Albert Paley is an American artist with 400 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $6,625. 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 Paley sold in 2026 for $20,480, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 330 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Albert Paley work is $6,625.
The median Albert Paley sculpture sells for $6,875 across 233 lots.
The median Albert Paley work on paper sells for $4,188 across 20 lots.
The median Albert Paley print sells for $2,500 across 8 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Albert Paley sculptures typically sell for $3,556–$8,785 (the middle half of 95 sold lots).
Large (over 120 cm) Albert Paley sculptures typically sell for $8,872–$20,672 (the middle half of 92 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 | 15 | $2,500 | $4,375 | 53.3% | 2025-01-16 |
| Works on Paper | 27 | $4,188 | $27,500 | 74.1% | 2023-09-21 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 270 | $6,875 | $68,750 | 86.3% | 2026-09-16 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 17 | $35,000 | $68,750 | — | 2023-05-12 |
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 17 | $2,500–$5,000 | $4,375 | $6,300 |
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 44 | $2,358–$4,214 | $3,500 | $16,250 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 95 | $3,556–$8,785 | $4,788 | $22,500 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 92 | $8,872–$20,672 | $12,500 | $68,750 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $68,750 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $40,625 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $27,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $6,300 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $4,375 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $3,640 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Albert Paley worth?
Across 330 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Albert Paley work is $6,625. The median Albert Paley sculpture sells for $6,875 across 233 lots. The median Albert Paley work on paper sells for $4,188 across 20 lots. The median Albert Paley print sells for $2,500 across 8 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Albert Paley sculptures typically sell for $3,556–$8,785 (the middle half of 95 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Albert Paley sculptures typically sell for $8,872–$20,672 (the middle half of 92 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 Paley sculpture?
Based on 233 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Albert Paley sculpture is $6,875.
What is Albert Paley's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Albert Paley sculpture is $68,750.
What is the average price of a Albert Paley work on paper?
Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Albert Paley work on paper is $4,188.
What is Albert Paley's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Albert Paley work on paper is $27,500.
What is the average price of a Albert Paley print?
Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Albert Paley print is $2,500.
What is Albert Paley's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Albert Paley print is $4,375.
What is the average price of a medium Albert Paley sculpture?
Based on 95 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Albert Paley sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,788, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is the average price of a large Albert Paley sculpture?
Based on 92 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Albert Paley sculpture (large (over 120 cm)) is $12,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Albert Paley's auction record?
Albert Paley's auction record is $68,750, set in 2018.
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