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# Alexander Calder, American (1898–1976)

Alexander Calder, American is an American artist with 26 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $3,234.

A work by Alexander Calder, American sold in 2026 for $5,483, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Alexander Calder, American work worth?

Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alexander Calder, American work is $3,234.

The median Alexander Calder, American print sells for $2,948 across 24 lots.

The median Alexander Calder, American work on paper sells for $104,699 across 2 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 24 | $2,948 | $5,483 | — | 2026-04-30 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $104,699 | $104,699 | — | 2025-11-20 |

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $2,661–$4,305 | $3,234 | $5,483 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $104,699 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $5,483 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $4,305 |

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 Calder, American worth?

Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alexander Calder, American work is $3,234. The median Alexander Calder, American print sells for $2,948 across 24 lots. The median Alexander Calder, American work on paper sells for $104,699 across 2 lots.

### What is the average price of a Alexander Calder, American print?

Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alexander Calder, American print is $2,948.

### What is Alexander Calder, American's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Alexander Calder, American print is $5,483.

### What is Alexander Calder, American's auction record?

Alexander Calder, American's auction record is $104,699, set in 2025.

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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.