Alexander Gardner (1821–1882)
What is Alexander Gardner’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 127 auction results for Alexander Gardner at 9 houses since 1991. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,500 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,320–$2,370, n=22). The auction record is $100,000 for Suite of 4 photographs depicting the hanging of the Lincoln conspirators on July 7, 1865 (2013, Swann Auction Galleries). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 96 | $1,238 |
| Other | 18 | $908 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 85 | $1,320 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 127 results from 9 houses · How we compute these figures
Alexander Gardner is a Scottish artist with 149 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $1,200. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Alexander Gardner sold in 2026 for $7,620, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 124 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alexander Gardner work is $1,200.
The median Alexander Gardner photograph sells for $1,205 across 112 lots.
The median Alexander Gardner print sells for $187 across 1 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Alexander Gardner photographs typically sell for $660–$2,760 (the middle half of 89 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 | 1 | $187 | $187 | — | 2022-11-03 |
| Photography | 117 | $1,205†‡ | $100,000 | 95.7% | 2026-06-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $21,250 | $100,000 | — | 2026-05-07 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 89 | $660–$2,760†‡ | $1,320†‡ | $100,000 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2013 | $100,000 |
| Photography | 2012 | $33,600 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $187 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Alexander Gardner worth?
Across 124 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alexander Gardner work is $1,200. The median Alexander Gardner photograph sells for $1,205 across 112 lots. The median Alexander Gardner print sells for $187 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Alexander Gardner photographs typically sell for $660–$2,760 (the middle half of 89 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 Gardner photograph?
Based on 112 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alexander Gardner photograph is $1,205. 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 Gardner's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Alexander Gardner photograph is $100,000.
What is the average price of a small Alexander Gardner photograph?
Based on 89 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Alexander Gardner photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,320, 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 Gardner's auction record?
Alexander Gardner's auction record is $100,000, set in 2013.
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