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# Alex Olson (b. 1978)

Alex Olson is an artist with 25 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $3,048.

A work by Alex Olson sold in 2026 for $4,404, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Alex Olson work worth?

Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alex Olson work is $3,048.

The median Alex Olson painting sells for $5,000 across 19 lots.

The median Alex Olson work on paper sells for $810 across 2 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 20 | $5,000 | $24,695 | 95% | 2026-10-01 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $810 | $823 | 66.7% | 2026-09-30 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $662–$1,133 | $750 | $5,000 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $5,080–$20,160 | $13,072 | $24,695 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2019 | $24,695 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $21,144 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $823 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $798 |

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 Olson worth?

Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alex Olson work is $3,048. The median Alex Olson painting sells for $5,000 across 19 lots. The median Alex Olson work on paper sells for $810 across 2 lots.

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

Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alex Olson painting is $5,000.

### What is Alex Olson's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Alex Olson painting is $24,695.

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

Alex Olson's auction record is $24,695, 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.

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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.