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# Alexander Boghossian (1937–2003)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 31 auction results for Alexander Boghossian at 4 houses since 2009. Over the last 24 months the median price was $12,378 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,500–$26,406, n=5). The auction record is $175,075 for Blue Composition (2019, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blue Composition, 1937 | Acrylic | $175,075 | Bonhams | May 2019 |
| 2 | Untitled, 1937 | Painting | $105,085 | Bonhams | Oct 2020 |
| 3 | The Jugglers, 1937 | Painting | $62,812 | Bonhams | May 2021 |
| 4 | Ju Ju's Conference, 1937 | Acrylic | $59,414 | Bonhams | Mar 2025 |
| 5 | Juju's Wedding Feast, 1937 | Mixed media | $50,312 | Bonhams | May 2021 |
| 6 | Juju Celebrates, 1937 | Acrylic | $37,812 | Bonhams | May 2021 |
| 7 | The Church of St. George, Lalibela, 1937 | Painting | $28,145 | Bonhams | Mar 2021 |
| 8 | Sacred text, 1937 | Collage | $28,046 | Bonhams | Mar 2019 |
| 9 | Crossroads, 1937 | Acrylic | $26,406 | Bonhams | Mar 2025 |
| 10 | Fertility, 1963 | Huile sur toile | $14,967 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Oct 2016 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 16 | $13,672 |
| Works on paper | 10 | $2,976 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 16 | $11,475 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $2,880 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 31 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Alexander Boghossian is an Ethiopian artist with 45 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $8,925. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Alexander Boghossian sold in 2025 for $59,414, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Alexander Boghossian work worth?

Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alexander Boghossian work is $8,925.

The median Alexander Boghossian painting sells for $10,200 across 19 lots.

The median Alexander Boghossian work on paper sells for $3,090 across 8 lots.

The median Alexander Boghossian print sells for $512 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $512 | $512 | — | 2020-11-23 |
| Paintings | 30 | $10,200 | $175,075 | 63.3% | 2025-03-20 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $3,090 | $28,046 | — | 2025-05-22 |

Alexander Boghossian's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $512. Paintings (30 lots) median $10,200, record $175,075. A typical Alexander Boghossian painting sells for around 20× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $8,925–$37,812 | $10,200 | $105,085 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $2,441–$3,196 | $2,880 | $4,500 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2019 | $175,075 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $105,085 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $28,046 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $12,750 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $512 |

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 Boghossian worth?

Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alexander Boghossian work is $8,925. The median Alexander Boghossian painting sells for $10,200 across 19 lots. The median Alexander Boghossian work on paper sells for $3,090 across 8 lots. The median Alexander Boghossian print sells for $512 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alexander Boghossian painting is $10,200.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Alexander Boghossian painting is $175,075.

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

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Alexander Boghossian painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $10,200, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

Alexander Boghossian's auction record is $175,075, set in 2019.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 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.