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# Albert R. Valentien (1862–1925)

## What is Albert R. Valentien’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 23 auction results for Albert R. Valentien at 8 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $6,144 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,328–$11,520, n=9). The auction record is $15,000 for Chinese Houses (C. heterophylla) (2026, Rago Arts). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chinese Houses (C. heterophylla) | Watercolor and gouache on paper | $15,000 | Rago Arts | Oct 2026 |
| 2 | Beardtongue (P. grinnellii) | Watercolor and gouache on paper | $13,000 | Rago Arts | Oct 2026 |
| 3 | Lupine (Lupinus) | Watercolor and gouache on paper | $11,520 | Rago Arts | Oct 2026 |
| 4 | Pacific Pea (L. vestitus) | Watercolor and gouache on paper | $9,000 | Rago Arts | Oct 2026 |
| 5 | At Mesa Grande #2 | Oil on board | $6,144 | Rago Arts | Oct 2026 |
| 6 | At Mesa Grande #4 | Oil on panel | $5,760 | Rago Arts | Oct 2026 |
| 7 | Bush Poppy (D. rigida) | Watercolor and gouache on paper | $3,328 | Rago Arts | Oct 2026 |
| 8 | Albert R. Valentien (1862-1925 San Diego, CA) | Oil on paper laid to board | $2,400 | John Moran Auctioneers | Oct 2013 |
| 9 | Blue Bells at Wildbad, 1900 | Watercolor | $2,016 | Toomey & Co. | Nov 2023 |
| 10 | Bounty of Roses: Study #2 | Oil and charcoal on board | $1,900 | Rago Arts | Oct 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 7 | $5,760 |
| Works on paper | 5 | $2,400 |
| Other | 5 | $415 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 6 | $2,150 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $1,583 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 23 results from 8 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Albert R. Valentien is an American artist with 30 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $1,900. 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 R. Valentien sold in 2026 for $1,900, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Albert R. Valentien work worth?

Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Albert R. Valentien work is $1,900.

The median Albert R. Valentien work on paper sells for $6,164 across 8 lots.

The median Albert R. Valentien painting sells for $2,208 across 6 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 | 6 | $2,208 | $6,144 | — | 2026-10-16 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $6,164‡ | $15,000 | — | 2026-10-16 |

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

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $2,038–$12,260‡ | $9,000‡ | $15,000 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $15,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $13,000 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $6,144 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $5,760 |

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 R. Valentien worth?

Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Albert R. Valentien work is $1,900. The median Albert R. Valentien work on paper sells for $6,164 across 8 lots. The median Albert R. Valentien painting sells for $2,208 across 6 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 Albert R. Valentien's auction record?

Albert R. Valentien's auction record is $15,000, set in 2026.

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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, “Albert R. Valentien auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/albert-r-valentien (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.