Alexander Pope (1763–1835)
Alexander Pope is a British (modern) artist with 65 auction lots recorded since 1988, median price $2,452. 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 Pope sold in 2025 for $3,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Alexander Pope on OpeningBid →What is a Alexander Pope work worth?
Across 58 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alexander Pope work is $2,452.
The median Alexander Pope painting sells for $4,200 across 33 lots.
The median Alexander Pope print sells for $350 across 15 lots.
The median Alexander Pope work on paper sells for $1,025 across 8 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Alexander Pope paintings typically sell for $2,350–$9,350 (the middle half of 21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 15 | $350‡ | $81,900 | — | 2024-06-18 |
| Paintings | 36 | $4,200†‡ | $258,300 | 91.7% | 2025-03-27 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $1,025† | $4,238 | 80% | 2024-12-04 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 5 | $6,485†‡ | $11,970 | 80% | 2025-04-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $151,700 | $258,300 | — | 2023-01-31 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Alexander Pope's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (15 lots) median $350. Paintings (36 lots) median $4,200, record $258,300. A typical Alexander Pope painting sells for around 12× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $151,700.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $231–$489‡ | $364‡ | $1,300 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $212–$550‡ | $350‡ | $2,820 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $1,140–$9,908‡ | $1,539‡ | $28,750 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 21 | $2,350–$9,350†‡ | $4,200†‡ | $190,000 |
† 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) | 8 | $406–$3,225† | $1,025† | $4,238 |
† 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 | 2022 | $258,300 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $190,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $81,900 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $11,970 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $11,970 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $4,238 |
| Works on Paper | 2004 | $3,325 |
| Prints & Editions | 2002 | $2,820 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Alexander Pope worth?
Across 58 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alexander Pope work is $2,452. The median Alexander Pope painting sells for $4,200 across 33 lots. The median Alexander Pope print sells for $350 across 15 lots. The median Alexander Pope work on paper sells for $1,025 across 8 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Alexander Pope paintings typically sell for $2,350–$9,350 (the middle half of 21 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 Pope painting?
Based on 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alexander Pope painting is $4,200. 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 Pope's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Alexander Pope painting is $258,300.
What is the average price of a Alexander Pope print?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alexander Pope print is $350. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Alexander Pope's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Alexander Pope print is $81,900.
What is the average price of a medium Alexander Pope painting?
Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Alexander Pope painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,200, 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 Alexander Pope's auction record?
Alexander Pope's auction record is $258,300, set in 2022.
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