Alex Katz is an American artist with 1,261 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $14,000.
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 495 | $7,620 | $611,953 | 86.7% | 2026-03-20 |
| Paintings | 229 | $113,400 | $5M | 96.5% | 2026-02-28 |
| Works on Paper | 54 | $9,525 | $104,500 | 90.7% | 2026-02-27 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 45 | $15,775 | $355,600 | 88.9% | 2026-02-28 |
| Photography | 25 | $4,450 | $13,860 | 68% | 2025-05-22 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 162 | $378,000 | $5M | — | 2026-03-20 |
Alex Katz's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (495 lots) median $7,620 with 86.7% sell-through. Paintings (229 lots) median $113,400, record $5,040,000. A typical Alex Katz painting sells for around 15× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 162 lots) the median is $378,000.
| Title | Date | House | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Door | 2026-06-26 | Phillips | $51,154 |
| Manhattan at Night | 2026-06-26 | Phillips | $44,333 |
| Flowers (S. 731-737) | 2026-06-24 | Phillips | $64,500 |
| The Creative Director (Pharrell) | 2026-06-24 | Phillips | $7,740 |
| William, from White Shirt | 2026-06-24 | Phillips | $3,096 |
Based on 429 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alex Katz print is $7,620.
The highest price recorded at auction for a Alex Katz print is $611,953.
Based on 221 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alex Katz painting is $113,400.
The highest price recorded at auction for a Alex Katz painting is $5,040,000.
Based on 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alex Katz work on paper is $9,525.
The highest price recorded at auction for a Alex Katz work on paper is $104,500.
Alex Katz's auction record is $5,040,000, set on 2019-09-21.