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# Alexander John Drysdale (1870–1934)

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

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.

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

| # | 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 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 14 | $5,314 |
| Paintings | 453 | $3,125 |
| Works on paper | 16 | $2,345 |

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

| 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](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

## What is a Alexander John Drysdale work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

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