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# Alex Katz (b. 1927)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 2,036 auction results for Alex Katz at 76 houses since 1991. Over the last 24 months the median price was $8,320 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,302–$27,940, n=285). The auction record is $5,040,000 for Jennifer and Mathieu (2019, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jennifer and Mathieu, 1986 | Painting | $5,040,000 | Christie's | Sep 2019 |
| 2 | Blue Umbrella I, 1972 | Oil paint | $4,144,303 | Phillips | Oct 2019 |
| 3 | East Interior, 1979 | Linen | $2,530,500 | Sotheby's | May 2022 |
| 4 | Rackstraw and Pamela, 1976 | Oil paint | $2,470,000 | Sotheby's | May 2022 |
| 5 | Red Band, 1978 | Painting | $2,470,000 | Christie's | May 2023 |
| 6 | Good Afternoon 2, 1974 | Oil on linen | $2,368,000 | Sotheby's | May 2025 |
| 7 | The Grey Dress, 1982 | Oil paint | $2,208,000 | Phillips | Nov 2022 |
| 8 | Parrot Jungle, 1985 | Oil on linen | $1,986,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2022 |
| 9 | May, 1996 | Oil on linen | $1,875,000 | Sotheby's | May 2024 |
| 10 | Ada in front of 4PM, 1977 | Painting | $1,740,000 | Christie's | Mar 2023 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 367 | $104,003 |
| Sculpture | 11 | $13,868 |
| Other | 203 | $10,625 |
| Works on paper | 103 | $8,320 |
| Prints | 899 | $5,625 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 378 | $32,890 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 372 | $15,060 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 760 | $6,250 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 2,036 results from 76 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Alex Katz is an American artist with 2,589 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $8,911. 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 Alex Katz sold in 2026 for $15,480, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**18 Alex Katz works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Alex Katz work worth?

Across 2,018 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alex Katz work is $8,911.

The median Alex Katz print sells for $5,312 across 1,242 lots.

The median Alex Katz painting sells for $96,929 across 402 lots.

The median Alex Katz work on paper sells for $11,000 across 107 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Alex Katz prints typically sell for $2,734–$9,375 (the middle half of 781 sold lots).

Large (over 120 cm) Alex Katz prints typically sell for $9,500–$25,400 (the middle half of 233 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1,452 | $5,312†‡ | $124,732 | 85.5% | 2026-10-29 |
| Paintings | 430 | $96,929†‡ | $5M | 93.5% | 2026-10-16 |
| Works on Paper | 124 | $11,000†‡ | $127,000 | 86.3% | 2026-09-26 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 51 | $15,120 | $355,600 | 84.3% | 2026-10-14 |
| Photography | 36 | $4,515†‡ | $16,510 | 75% | 2025-05-22 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 213 | $353,175†‡ | $5M | — | 2026-10-16 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Alex Katz's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1,452 lots) median $5,312 with 85.5% sell-through. Paintings (430 lots) median $96,929, record $5,040,000. A typical Alex Katz painting sells for around 18× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 213 lots) the median is $353,175.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 188 | $1,272–$4,423†‡ | $2,453†‡ | $22,812 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 781 | $2,734–$9,375†‡ | $5,080†‡ | $124,732 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 233 | $9,500–$25,400†‡ | $16,007†‡ | $89,192 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 204 | $28,337–$75,284†‡ | $44,522†‡ | $303,393 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 40 | $67,600–$134,000‡ | $90,114‡ | $418,383 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 150 | $297,000–$771,232†‡ | $436,309†‡ | $5M |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 31 | $3,550–$8,222† | $4,667† | $104,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 65 | $8,142–$19,519†‡ | $12,575†‡ | $127,000 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $10,188–$24,588‡ | $18,573‡ | $45,431 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $9,121–$25,600 | $10,795 | $34,246 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 24 | $11,047–$32,687 | $15,210 | $90,300 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 12 | $9,376–$53,510 | $24,032 | $355,600 |

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 25 | $3,302–$8,750†‡ | $4,450†‡ | $13,860 |

† 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 | 2019 | $5M |
| Paintings | 2019 | $4.1M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $355,600 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $127,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $124,732 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $106,250 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $104,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $89,192 |

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 worth?

Across 2,018 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alex Katz work is $8,911. The median Alex Katz print sells for $5,312 across 1,242 lots. The median Alex Katz painting sells for $96,929 across 402 lots. The median Alex Katz work on paper sells for $11,000 across 107 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Alex Katz prints typically sell for $2,734–$9,375 (the middle half of 781 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Alex Katz prints typically sell for $9,500–$25,400 (the middle half of 233 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 Alex Katz print?

Based on 1,242 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alex Katz print is $5,312. 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 Alex Katz's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Alex Katz print is $124,732.

### What is the average price of a Alex Katz painting?

Based on 402 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alex Katz painting is $96,929. 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 Alex Katz's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Alex Katz painting is $5,040,000.

### What is the average price of a Alex Katz work on paper?

Based on 107 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alex Katz work on paper is $11,000. 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 Alex Katz's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Alex Katz work on paper is $127,000.

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

Based on 781 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Alex Katz print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $5,080, 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 the average price of a large Alex Katz print?

Based on 233 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Alex Katz print (large (over 120 cm)) is $16,007, 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 Alex Katz's auction record?

Alex Katz's auction record is $5,040,000, set in 2019.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Alex Katz auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/alex-katz (updated 2026-11-03).

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.