Alexander John Drysdale (1870–1934)
What is Alexander John Drysdale’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 523 auction results for Alexander John Drysdale at 10 houses since 1995. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,250 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,470–$6,250, n=21). The auction record is $44,215 for Dawn Along the Bayou (2011, Neal Auction Company). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dawn Along the Bayou, 1870 | Oil on canvas | $44,215 | Neal Auction Company | Jun 2011 |
| 2 | Monumental Louisiana Bayou Lunette (Black River Country), 1870 | Oil on canvas | $35,380 | Neal Auction Company | Nov 2018 |
| 3 | Bayou Landscape with Silhouette of Live Oak, 1870 | Oil wash on canvas | $28,750 | Neal Auction Company | Jun 2024 |
| 4 | Lone Live Oak Tree, 1870 | Oil on canvas | $26,840 | Neal Auction Company | Nov 2015 |
| 5 | Chef Menteur Bayou, 1870 | Oil on canvas | $20,000 | Neal Auction Company | Nov 2024 |
| 6 | Early Morning on the Mississippi River, 1870 | Oil wash on artist board | $18,800 | Neal Auction Company | Oct 2007 |
| 7 | Louisiana Bayou, 1870 | Oil on canvas | $18,750 | Neal Auction Company | Nov 2024 |
| 8 | City Park Oak and Lagoon, 1870 | Oil on canvas | $17,080 | Neal Auction Company | Dec 2016 |
| 9 | Cows in a Pasture, 1870 | Oil on canvas | $15,860 | Neal Auction Company | Nov 2019 |
| 10 | Louisiana Bayou, 1916 | Oil wash on board | $11,750 | Neal Auction Company | May 2006 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 14 | $5,314 |
| Paintings | 453 | $3,125 |
| Works on paper | 16 | $2,345 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 382 | $3,125 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 98 | $3,025 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 523 results from 10 houses · How we compute these figures
Alexander John Drysdale is an American artist with 603 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $3,052. 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 John Drysdale sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $4,000 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 509 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alexander John Drysdale work is $3,052.
The median Alexander John Drysdale painting sells for $3,115 across 455 lots.
The median Alexander John Drysdale work on paper sells for $2,460 across 43 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Alexander John Drysdale paintings typically sell for $2,196–$4,575 (the middle half of 356 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Alexander John Drysdale paintings typically sell for $2,131–$3,980 (the middle half of 92 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 539 | $3,115†‡ | $44,215 | 84.4% | 2026-06-05 |
| Works on Paper | 46 | $2,460†‡ | $9,600 | 93.5% | 2026-04-23 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 26 | $10,878† | $44,215 | — | 2025-04-04 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 92 | $2,131–$3,980† | $2,931† | $8,365 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 356 | $2,196–$4,575†‡ | $3,124†‡ | $44,215 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $2,440–$4,183† | $2,562† | $4,575 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 31 | $1,068–$3,641†‡ | $2,460†‡ | $9,600 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2011 | $44,215 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $35,380 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $9,600 |
| Works on Paper | 2002 | $8,625 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Alexander John Drysdale worth?
Across 509 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alexander John Drysdale work is $3,052. The median Alexander John Drysdale painting sells for $3,115 across 455 lots. The median Alexander John Drysdale work on paper sells for $2,460 across 43 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Alexander John Drysdale paintings typically sell for $2,196–$4,575 (the middle half of 356 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Alexander John Drysdale paintings typically sell for $2,131–$3,980 (the middle half of 92 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 John Drysdale painting?
Based on 455 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alexander John Drysdale painting is $3,115. 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 John Drysdale's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Alexander John Drysdale painting is $44,215.
What is the average price of a Alexander John Drysdale work on paper?
Based on 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alexander John Drysdale work on paper is $2,460. 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 John Drysdale's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Alexander John Drysdale work on paper is $9,600.
What is the average price of a medium Alexander John Drysdale painting?
Based on 356 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Alexander John Drysdale painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,124, 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 John Drysdale painting?
Based on 92 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Alexander John Drysdale painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,931, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Alexander John Drysdale's auction record?
Alexander John Drysdale's auction record is $44,215, set in 2011.
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