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# Alexander Liberman (1912–1999)

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

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.

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

| # | 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 |


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

| 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 |

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

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


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.

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

## 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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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.