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

# Alex Muir (1924–1991)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 10 auction results for Alex Muir at 1 houses since 2020. Over the last 24 months the median price was $672 including buyer’s premium (middle half $618–$761, n=6). The auction record is $980 for Untitled (No.15) (2026, Lawsons Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (No.15) | Oil on composition board | $980 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Apr 2026 |
| 2 | Untitled | Oil on board | $776 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2025 |
| 3 | Untitled (oil on canvas) | Oil on canvas | $761 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Sep 2024 |
| 4 | Untitled: Reference 133 | Oil on board | $718 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Dec 2024 |
| 5 | Untitled (No.36) | Oil on composition board | $626 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Apr 2026 |
| 6 | Abstract Composition | Oil on board | $615 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Oct 2025 |
| 7 | Untitled no. 25 | Oil on masonite | $451 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Mar 2024 |
| 8 | Untitled Abstract | Oil on canvas | $402 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Sep 2024 |
| 9 | Untitled: Reference 796 | Pastel on paper | $353 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jan 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 8 | $672 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $761 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 10 results from 1 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Alex Muir is an Australia artist with 12 auction lots recorded since 2020, median price $621. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Alex Muir sold in 2026 for $626, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Alex Muir work worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alex Muir work is $621.

The median Alex Muir painting sells for $626 across 9 lots.

The median Alex Muir work on paper sells for $353 across 1 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 9 | $626† | $980 | — | 2026-04-22 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $353 | $353 | 33.3% | 2025-01-22 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $451–$776 | $761 | $980 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $980 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $776 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $353 |

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 Muir worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alex Muir work is $621. The median Alex Muir painting sells for $626 across 9 lots. The median Alex Muir work on paper sells for $353 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Alex Muir's auction record?

Alex Muir's auction record is $980, set in 2026.

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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, “Alex Muir auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/alex-muir (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.