Alexander Liberman (1912–1999)
What is Alexander Liberman’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 121 auction results for Alexander Liberman at 24 houses since 1990. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,064 including buyer’s premium (middle half $850–$13,960, n=23). The auction record is $47,880 for Four Hundred Plus (2022, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Four Hundred Plus, 1959 | Acrylic on canvas | $47,880 | Sotheby's | Jun 2022 |
| 2 | Red to Green, 1963 | Acrylic on canvas | $47,880 | Christie's | Jul 2025 |
| 3 | After # number 41, 1975 | After # number 41 | $44,803 | PIASA | Nov 2025 |
| 4 | Omega XIV | Oil on canvas | $43,750 | Sotheby's | Mar 2011 |
| 5 | Omicron II, 1961 | Acrylic on canvas | $42,000 | Sotheby's | Oct 2024 |
| 6 | Gara | Painted aluminum | $40,000 | Sotheby's | Mar 2016 |
| 7 | Untitled | — | $40,000 | Sotheby's | Apr 2008 |
| 8 | Aim Maquette, 1980 | Aluminum | $35,280 | Sotheby's | Jun 2022 |
| 9 | AIM I, 1984 | Painted aluminum | $33,540 | Phillips | Jul 2026 |
| 10 | Blue Edge, 1963 | Acrylic paint | $33,020 | Christie's | Sep 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 21 | $15,120 |
| Sculpture | 26 | $6,199 |
| Other | 14 | $2,322 |
| Works on paper | 14 | $1,655 |
| Photographs | 17 | $1,428 |
| Prints | 14 | $612 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 27 | $17,850 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 28 | $2,268 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 47 | $1,386 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 121 results from 24 houses · How we compute these figures
Alexander Liberman is an American artist with 141 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $3,521. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Alexander Liberman sold in 2026 for $7,680, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Alexander Liberman on OpeningBid →What is a Alexander Liberman work worth?
Across 112 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alexander Liberman work is $3,521.
The median Alexander Liberman photograph sells for $1,536 across 24 lots.
The median Alexander Liberman painting sells for $14,490 across 23 lots.
The median Alexander Liberman sculpture sells for $5,760 across 27 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 27 | $593† | $3,750 | 74.1% | 2025-05-23 |
| Paintings | 28 | $14,490† | $47,880 | 82.1% | 2026-05-21 |
| Works on Paper | 14 | $2,395 | $15,120 | 85.7% | 2025-05-22 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 28 | $5,760† | $40,000 | 96.4% | 2025-10-21 |
| Photography | 31 | $1,536† | $10,625 | 77.4% | 2026-09-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $43,750 | $47,880 | — | 2025-11-25 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Alexander Liberman's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (27 lots) median $593 with 74.1% sell-through. Paintings (28 lots) median $14,490, record $47,880. A typical Alexander Liberman painting sells for around 24× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 7 lots) the median is $43,750.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $422–$1,115† | $593† | $3,750 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $3,278–$11,475 | $4,035 | $15,120 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 14 | $12,564–$39,755† | $26,340† | $47,880 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $1,000–$2,380 | $1,135 | $3,500 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $2,223–$5,292 | $2,898 | $15,120 |
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $3,293–$6,199† | $5,625† | $8,190 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $4,798–$8,141 | $5,366 | $35,280 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $1,500–$3,024 | $1,792 | $10,625 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $525–$1,600† | $650† | $3,600† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $47,880 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $47,880 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2016 | $40,000 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $35,280 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $15,120 |
| Photography | 2007 | $10,625 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $6,048 |
| Photography | 2016 | $4,752 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Alexander Liberman worth?
Across 112 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alexander Liberman work is $3,521. The median Alexander Liberman photograph sells for $1,536 across 24 lots. The median Alexander Liberman painting sells for $14,490 across 23 lots. The median Alexander Liberman sculpture sells for $5,760 across 27 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Alexander Liberman photograph?
Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alexander Liberman photograph is $1,536. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Alexander Liberman's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Alexander Liberman photograph is $10,625.
What is the average price of a Alexander Liberman painting?
Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alexander Liberman painting is $14,490. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Alexander Liberman's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Alexander Liberman painting is $47,880.
What is the average price of a Alexander Liberman sculpture?
Based on 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alexander Liberman sculpture is $5,760. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Alexander Liberman's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Alexander Liberman sculpture is $40,000.
What is the average price of a medium Alexander Liberman print?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Alexander Liberman print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $593, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a large Alexander Liberman painting?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Alexander Liberman painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $26,340, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Alexander Liberman's auction record?
Alexander Liberman's auction record is $47,880, set in 2022.
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