Albert Pels (1910–1998)
What is Albert Pels’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 27 auction results for Albert Pels at 6 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,000 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,397–$4,000, n=5). The auction record is $6,750 for Untitled, (Houses and Railyard) (2024, Swann Auction Galleries). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled, (Houses and Railyard) | Oil on canvas | $6,750 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jan 2024 |
| 2 | Untitled, (Family) | Oil on canvas | $5,250 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jan 2025 |
| 3 | American Tragedy, 1910 | Oil on board | $4,062 | Neal Auction Company | Sep 2013 |
| 4 | Untitled, (Sin) | Oil on canvas | $4,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jan 2025 |
| 5 | New Years Eve Celebration | Oil on canvas | $3,750 | Swann Auction Galleries | Feb 2021 |
| 6 | Puppet Show in the Park, 1998 | Oil on canvas | $3,750 | Swann Auction Galleries | Feb 2021 |
| 7 | Carnival Scene | Oil on canvas | $3,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jan 2025 |
| 8 | Saratoga Race Track, 1942 | Oil on canvas | $2,750 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jan 2022 |
| 9 | Beds, 1925 | Oil on canvas | $2,703 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | May 2002 |
| 10 | Untitled, (Balcony Seats) | Oil on Masonite | $2,600 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jan 2022 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 24 | $1,479 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 21 | $1,560 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 27 results from 6 houses · How we compute these figures
Albert Pels is an American artist with 34 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $1,386. 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 Pels sold in 2026 for $1,397, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Albert Pels on OpeningBid →What is a Albert Pels work worth?
Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Albert Pels work is $1,386.
The median Albert Pels painting sells for $1,375 across 27 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Albert Pels paintings typically sell for $984–$3,188 (the middle half of 24 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 34 | $1,375†‡ | $6,750 | 79.4% | 2026-01-29 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 24 | $984–$3,188†‡ | $1,386†‡ | $6,750 |
† 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 | 2024 | $6,750 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $5,250 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Albert Pels worth?
Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Albert Pels work is $1,386. The median Albert Pels painting sells for $1,375 across 27 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Albert Pels paintings typically sell for $984–$3,188 (the middle half of 24 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 Pels painting?
Based on 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Albert Pels painting is $1,375. 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 Pels's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Albert Pels painting is $6,750.
What is the average price of a medium Albert Pels painting?
Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Albert Pels painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,386, 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 Albert Pels's auction record?
Albert Pels's auction record is $6,750, set in 2024.
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