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# Alexander Archipenko (1887–1964)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 371 auction results for Alexander Archipenko at 43 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $42,898 including buyer’s premium (middle half $15,400–$94,575, n=38). The auction record is $5,132,000 for Woman Combing Her Hair (2024, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Woman Combing Her Hair, 1915 | Bronze | $5,132,000 | Christie's | May 2024 |
| 2 | Woman, 1918 | Sculpto-painting | $2,664,061 | Christie's | Jun 2005 |
| 3 | Blue Dancer, 1913 | Bronze | $1,762,500 | Christie's | Nov 2011 |
| 4 | Symmetrical Torso, 1921 | Marble | $1,685,000 | Christie's | Nov 2014 |
| 5 | Blue Dancer, 1913 | Bronze | $1,496,000 | Christie's | May 2007 |
| 6 | CARAFE | Oil and papier-mâché on panel | $1,387,310 | Sotheby's | Feb 2013 |
| 7 | The Queen of Sheba, 1961 | Bronze | $1,175,963 | Christie's | Jun 2015 |
| 8 | Hollywood Torso, 1936 | Polished terracotta | $1,147,500 | Christie's | May 2017 |
| 9 | Blue Dancer, 1913 | Bronze with blue-green patina | $999,500 | Christie's | Nov 2002 |
| 10 | Figure, 1921 | Bronze with dark green-brown patina | $829,789 | Christie's | Jun 2005 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 161 | $81,250 |
| Paintings | 10 | $37,530 |
| Works on paper | 33 | $19,066 |
| Other | 29 | $14,304 |
| Prints | 71 | $1,541 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $542,500 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 103 | $41,346 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 157 | $25,400 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 371 results from 43 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Alexander Archipenko is an American artist with 449 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $27,500. 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 sold in 2026 for $30,720, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**5 Alexander Archipenko works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Alexander Archipenko work worth?

Across 363 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alexander Archipenko work is $27,500.

The median Alexander Archipenko sculpture sells for $66,125 across 169 lots.

The median Alexander Archipenko print sells for $1,400 across 96 lots.

The median Alexander Archipenko work on paper sells for $14,416 across 50 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Alexander Archipenko sculptures typically sell for $24,688–$109,540 (the middle half of 92 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Alexander Archipenko prints typically sell for $923–$2,180 (the middle half of 63 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 | 110 | $1,400†‡ | $38,673‡ | 87.3% | 2025-10-03 |
| Paintings | 12 | $25,600 | $512,000 | 91.7% | 2025-10-28 |
| Works on Paper | 61 | $14,416‡ | $209,412 | 82% | 2025-07-31 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 187 | $66,125†‡ | $5.1M | 90.4% | 2026-07-29 |
| Photography | 1 | $425‡ | $425‡ | — | 2016-11-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 78 | $254,368‡ | $5.1M | — | 2026-04-29 |

† 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 (110 lots) median $1,400 with 87.3% sell-through. Paintings (12 lots) median $25,600, record $512,000. A typical Alexander Archipenko painting sells for around 18× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 78 lots) the median is $254,368.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 63 | $923–$2,180†‡ | $1,440†‡ | $38,673‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 30 | $562–$3,828†‡ | $1,400†‡ | $12,700 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $10,954–$34,085 | $21,620 | $68,500 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 26 | $13,888–$31,234‡ | $23,430‡ | $82,550 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 21 | $5,220–$14,953‡ | $10,080‡ | $209,412 |

‡ 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) | 92 | $24,688–$109,540†‡ | $50,620†‡ | $722,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 54 | $50,625–$381,375†‡ | $145,250†‡ | $1.8M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $248,000–$1.1M | $542,500 | $5.1M |

† 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 | 2024 | $5.1M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2011 | $1.8M |
| Paintings | 2001 | $512,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $209,412 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $82,550 |
| Paintings | 2009 | $68,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $38,673‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $12,700 |

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

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 Archipenko worth?

Across 363 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alexander Archipenko work is $27,500. The median Alexander Archipenko sculpture sells for $66,125 across 169 lots. The median Alexander Archipenko print sells for $1,400 across 96 lots. The median Alexander Archipenko work on paper sells for $14,416 across 50 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Alexander Archipenko sculptures typically sell for $24,688–$109,540 (the middle half of 92 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Alexander Archipenko prints typically sell for $923–$2,180 (the middle half of 63 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 sculpture?

Based on 169 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alexander Archipenko sculpture is $66,125. 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 $5,132,000.

### What is the average price of a Alexander Archipenko print?

Based on 96 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alexander Archipenko print is $1,400. 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 print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Alexander Archipenko print is $38,673. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a Alexander Archipenko work on paper?

Based on 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alexander Archipenko work on paper is $14,416. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Alexander Archipenko's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Alexander Archipenko work on paper is $209,412.

### What is the average price of a small Alexander Archipenko sculpture?

Based on 92 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Alexander Archipenko sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $50,620, 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 small Alexander Archipenko print?

Based on 63 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Alexander Archipenko print (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,440, 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 Alexander Archipenko's auction record?

Alexander Archipenko's auction record is $5,132,000, set in 2024.

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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 Archipenko auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/alexander-archipenko (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.