Alexander Archipenko (1887–1964)
Alexander Archipenko is an Ukrainian-American artist with 114 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $3,150. 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 Alexander Archipenko is recorded as sold in 2026 for $3,200; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 90 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alexander Archipenko work is $3,150.
The median Alexander Archipenko print sells for $1,600 across 41 lots.
The median Alexander Archipenko sculpture sells for $68,221 across 30 lots.
The median Alexander Archipenko work on paper sells for $22,142 across 9 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Alexander Archipenko prints typically sell for $937–$1,781 (the middle half of 23 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 | 49 | $1,600‡ | $7,500 | 83.7% | 2023-01-25 |
| Paintings | 1 | $383,983 | $383,983 | — | 2008-09-10 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $22,142 | $221,364 | 90% | 2019-12-04 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 36 | $68,221†‡ | $1.7M | 83.3% | 2026-05-19 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 18 | $257,912‡ | $1.7M | — | 2016-02-03 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Alexander Archipenko's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (49 lots) median $1,600 with 83.7% sell-through. Paintings (1 lots) median $383,983, record $383,983. A typical Alexander Archipenko painting sells for around 240× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 18 lots) the median is $257,912.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $937–$1,781 | $1,300 | $3,840 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $770–$3,220 | $3,100 | $5,985 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $3,125–$26,993 | $8,712 | $146,148 |
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $2,014–$137,118‡ | $69,795‡ | $310,006 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $2,283–$191,820† | $17,053† | $1.7M |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2006 | $1.7M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2008 | $612,387 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $383,983 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $221,364 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $146,148 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $7,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2002 | $6,500 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Alexander Archipenko worth?
Across 90 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alexander Archipenko work is $3,150. The median Alexander Archipenko print sells for $1,600 across 41 lots. The median Alexander Archipenko sculpture sells for $68,221 across 30 lots. The median Alexander Archipenko work on paper sells for $22,142 across 9 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Alexander Archipenko prints typically sell for $937–$1,781 (the middle half of 23 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 Alexander Archipenko print?
Based on 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alexander Archipenko print is $1,600. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Alexander Archipenko's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Alexander Archipenko print is $7,500.
What is the average price of a Alexander Archipenko sculpture?
Based on 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alexander Archipenko sculpture is $68,221. 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 Alexander Archipenko's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Alexander Archipenko sculpture is $1,650,310.
What is the average price of a small Alexander Archipenko print?
Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Alexander Archipenko print (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,300, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is the average price of a small Alexander Archipenko sculpture?
Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Alexander Archipenko sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $69,795, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Alexander Archipenko's auction record?
Alexander Archipenko's auction record is $1,650,310, set in 2006.
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