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# Alex Katz, American (b. 1927)

## What is Alex Katz, American’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 15 auction results for Alex Katz, American at 1 houses since 2010. Over the last 24 months the median price was $18,278 including buyer’s premium (middle half $18,278–$19,731, n=5). The auction record is $28,550 for CECILY, FROM BLACK DRESS (2025, Waddingtons). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.


**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CECILY, FROM BLACK DRESS, 2015 | Screenprint in colours on Saunders Waterford 425gsm paper, th | $28,550 | Waddingtons | Oct 2025 |
| 2 | CHRISTY, FROM BLACK DRESS, 2015 | Screenprint in colours on Saunders Waterford 425gsm paper, th | $19,731 | Waddingtons | Oct 2025 |
| 3 | Oona, from Black Dress, 2015 | Screenprint in colours on Saunders Waterford 425gsm paper, th | $18,278 | Waddingtons | Apr 2026 |
| 4 | SHARON, FROM BLACK DRESS, 2015 | Screenprint in colours on Saunders Waterford 425gsm paper, th | $18,278 | Waddingtons | Apr 2026 |
| 5 | DAY LILY II, 1969 | Lithograph in colours on Arches paper, the full sheet signed | $5,834 | Waddingtons | Apr 2024 |
| 6 | LATE JULY II, 1971 [S. 39], 1971 | Lithograph in colours on wove paper, the full sheet signed a | $3,767 | Waddingtons | Oct 2025 |
| 7 | REFLECTION I, 2010 | Aquatint with photoengraving in colours on wove paper | $3,104 | Waddingtons | Nov 2022 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Prints | 7 | $18,278 |


Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 15 results from 1 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Alex Katz, American is an American artist with 15 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $18,278.

A work by Alex Katz, American sold in 2026 for $18,278, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Alex Katz, American work worth?

Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alex Katz, American work is $18,278.

The median Alex Katz, American print sells for $18,278 across 14 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 14 | $18,278 | $28,550 | — | 2026-04-30 |
| Paintings | 1 | — | — | — | 2014-12-10 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $28,550 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $19,731 |

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 Alex Katz, American worth?

Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alex Katz, American work is $18,278. The median Alex Katz, American print sells for $18,278 across 14 lots.

### What is the average price of a Alex Katz, American print?

Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alex Katz, American print is $18,278.

### What is Alex Katz, American's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Alex Katz, American print is $28,550.

### What is Alex Katz, American's auction record?

Alex Katz, American's auction record is $28,550, set in 2025.

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

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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.