> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/alec-soth · updated 2026-11-01

# Alec Soth (b. 1969)

Alec Soth is an American artist with 10 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $8,299.

A work by Alec Soth sold in 2019 for $10,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Alec Soth work worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alec Soth work is $8,299.

The median Alec Soth photograph sells for $5,228 across 11 lots.

The median Alec Soth print sells for $400 across 2 lots.

The median Alec Soth work on paper sells for $6,000 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $400 | $550 | — | 2022-09-28 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $6,000 | $6,000 | — | 2014-12-11 |
| Photography | 12 | $5,228 | $20,984 | 91.7% | 2024-02-29 |

## Price by size

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $3,338–$8,640 | $5,228 | $20,984 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2008 | $20,984 |
| Photography | 2019 | $10,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $6,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $550 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $250 |

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 Alec Soth worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alec Soth work is $8,299. The median Alec Soth photograph sells for $5,228 across 11 lots. The median Alec Soth print sells for $400 across 2 lots. The median Alec Soth work on paper sells for $6,000 across 1 lots.

### What is the average price of a Alec Soth photograph?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alec Soth photograph is $5,228.

### What is Alec Soth's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Alec Soth photograph is $20,984.

### What is Alec Soth's auction record?

Alec Soth's auction record is $20,984, set in 2008.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Alec Soth auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/alec-soth (updated 2026-11-01).

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.