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# Alexander Goudie (1933–2004)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 29 auction results for Alexander Goudie at 3 houses since 2012. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,429 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,300–$2,445, n=10). The auction record is $23,702 for Sunday Morning (2012, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sunday Morning, 1933 | Oil paint | $23,702 | Christie's | Mar 2012 |
| 2 | NATURA MORTA | Signed lower right, oil on canvas | $5,773 | Lyon & Turnbull | Aug 2023 |
| 3 | NUDE WITH EXOTIC BIRDS | Signed upper left, oil on canvas | $5,131 | Lyon & Turnbull | Jan 2024 |
| 4 | FIN DE REPAS | Signed upper left, pastel on brown paper | $5,033 | Lyon & Turnbull | Apr 2023 |
| 5 | SEASCAPE | <p>Signed lower left, oil on canvas </p> | $4,627 | Lyon & Turnbull | Jan 2026 |
| 6 | STILL LIFE WITH BOTTLES AND OPEN DRAWER | Signed lower right, oil on canvas | $4,275 | Lyon & Turnbull | Aug 2022 |
| 7 | STILL LIFE WITH CHAMPAGNE | Signed lower right, oil on canvas | $4,108 | Lyon & Turnbull | Apr 2024 |
| 8 | SALOME WITH THE HEAD OF JOHN THE BAPTIST | <p>Signed lower right, mixed media on two conjoined pieces of paper</p> | $2,920 | Lyon & Turnbull | Jan 2025 |
| 9 | HEAD STUDY, circa 1968 | Oil on canvas | $2,901 | Lyon & Turnbull | Aug 2022 |
| 10 | CHAPEL INTERIOR | Signed lower right, watercolour and gouache | $2,886 | Lyon & Turnbull | Jan 2024 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 16 | $2,202 |
| Works on paper | 9 | $705 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 16 | $1,477 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $694 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 29 results from 3 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Alexander Goudie is a British (modern) artist with 32 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $1,485. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Alexander Goudie sold in 2026 for $1,616, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Alexander Goudie work worth?

Across 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alexander Goudie work is $1,485.

The median Alexander Goudie painting sells for $2,886 across 15 lots.

The median Alexander Goudie work on paper sells for $694 across 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 16 | $2,886 | $23,702 | 93.8% | 2026-06-23 |
| Works on Paper | 9 | $694 | $5,033 | 88.9% | 2026-09-30 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $1,382–$4,363 | $2,202 | $5,773 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $533–$700 | $669 | $1,616 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2012 | $23,702 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $5,773 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $5,033 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $1,616 |

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 Goudie worth?

Across 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alexander Goudie work is $1,485. The median Alexander Goudie painting sells for $2,886 across 15 lots. The median Alexander Goudie work on paper sells for $694 across 8 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alexander Goudie painting is $2,886.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Alexander Goudie painting is $23,702.

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

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Alexander Goudie painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,202, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

Alexander Goudie's auction record is $23,702, set in 2012.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Alexander Goudie auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/alexander-goudie (updated 2026-11-03).

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.
