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# Alexander Altmann (1885–1985)

## What is Alexander Altmann’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 52 auction results for Alexander Altmann at 11 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,484 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,378–$7,185, n=8). The auction record is $84,000 for Pêcheur en barque, 1930 (2007, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pêcheur en barque, 1930 | — | $84,000 | Sotheby's | Apr 2007 |
| 2 | Mediterranean Landscape | — | $80,544 | Sotheby's | Jun 2007 |
| 3 | Winter Landscape | — | $71,068 | Sotheby's | Jun 2007 |
| 4 | winter landscape | — | $68,202 | Sotheby's | Jun 2008 |
| 5 | La Côte de Grâce près de Honfleur | — | $57,000 | Sotheby's | Apr 2007 |
| 6 | In the Park | — | $55,683 | Sotheby's | Nov 2007 |
| 7 | By the sea | — | $48,231 | Sotheby's | Nov 2007 |
| 8 | winter landscape | — | $45,017 | Sotheby's | Nov 2008 |
| 9 | still life of flowers | — | $40,779 | Sotheby's | Nov 2007 |
| 10 | Portrait of a seated lady, 1885 | Oil paint | $35,104 | Christie's | Dec 2006 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 13 | $48,231 |
| Paintings | 29 | $6,394 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 24 | $6,052 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 52 results from 11 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Alexander Altmann is a Russian artist with 51 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $7,558. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Alexander Altmann sold in 2025 for $7,902, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Alexander Altmann work worth?

Across 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alexander Altmann work is $7,558.

The median Alexander Altmann painting sells for $5,492 across 36 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Alexander Altmann paintings typically sell for $4,678–$8,764 (the middle half of 32 sold lots).

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 39 | $5,492‡ | $35,104 | 92.3% | 2026-09-07 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $80,544 | $84,000 | — | 2007-06-12 |

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

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 32 | $4,678–$8,764‡ | $5,445‡ | $35,104 |

‡ 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 | 2006 | $35,104 |
| Paintings | 2006 | $31,504 |

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 Alexander Altmann worth?

Across 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alexander Altmann work is $7,558. The median Alexander Altmann painting sells for $5,492 across 36 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Alexander Altmann paintings typically sell for $4,678–$8,764 (the middle half of 32 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Alexander Altmann painting?

Based on 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alexander Altmann painting is $5,492. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Alexander Altmann's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Alexander Altmann painting is $35,104.

### What is the average price of a medium Alexander Altmann painting?

Based on 32 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Alexander Altmann painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $5,445, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Alexander Altmann's auction record?

Alexander Altmann's auction record is $80,544, set in 2007.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Alexander Altmann auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/alexander-altmann (updated 2026-11-02).

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.