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# Alexander Ross (b. 1960)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 26 auction results for Alexander Ross at 10 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,664 including buyer’s premium (middle half $992–$2,358, n=7). The auction record is $18,750 for Untitled (2008, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled | Oil on shaped canvas | $18,750 | Sotheby's | Sep 2008 |
| 2 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 2011 | Oil paint | $8,255 | Phillips | Jul 2023 |
| 3 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 2000 | Oil on canvas | $4,032 | Sotheby's | Dec 2021 |
| 4 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 2005 | Oil paint | $3,810 | Phillips | Dec 2024 |
| 5 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 2006 | Oil on canvas | $3,276 | Sotheby's | Dec 2021 |
| 6 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1997 | Oil on canvas | $3,250 | Swann Auction Galleries | Nov 2023 |
| 7 | Untitled, 2001 | Oil on canvas | $3,000 | Sotheby's | Jul 2019 |
| 8 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 2007 | Painting | $2,540 | Wright | Oct 2025 |
| 9 | Untitled (flashe, ink and graphite on paper), 2002 | Flashe, ink and graphite on paper | $2,176 | Rago Arts | Aug 2026 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (screenprint in colors), 2005 | Screenprint in colors, on Rising Conservation Board, with full margins | $2,750 | Phillips | Apr 2015 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 9 | $3,276 |
| Works on paper | 10 | $992 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $3,276 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 10 | $1,335 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $500 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 26 results from 10 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Alexander Ross is an American artist with 35 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $1,500. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Alexander Ross sold in 2026 for $2,176, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Alexander Ross work worth?

Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alexander Ross work is $1,500.

The median Alexander Ross painting sells for $3,125 across 12 lots.

The median Alexander Ross work on paper sells for $830 across 10 lots.

The median Alexander Ross print sells for $2,125 across 2 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $2,125 | $2,750 | — | 2016-04-25 |
| Paintings | 15 | $3,125 | $8,255 | 80% | 2026-08-28 |
| Works on Paper | 13 | $830‡ | $1,664 | 76.9% | 2025-12-13 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $188 | $188 | — | 2017-09-14 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Alexander Ross's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $2,125. Paintings (15 lots) median $3,125, record $8,255.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $903–$2,540 | $2,176 | $3,250 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $3,276–$4,032 | $3,810 | $8,255 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $438–$625‡ | $500‡ | $699 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $1,024–$1,500 | $1,170 | $1,664 |

‡ 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 | 2023 | $8,255 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $4,032 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $2,750 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $1,664 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $1,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2004 | $1,500 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $188 |

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 Ross worth?

Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alexander Ross work is $1,500. The median Alexander Ross painting sells for $3,125 across 12 lots. The median Alexander Ross work on paper sells for $830 across 10 lots. The median Alexander Ross print sells for $2,125 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Alexander Ross painting?

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alexander Ross painting is $3,125.

### What is Alexander Ross's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Alexander Ross painting is $8,255.

### What is the average price of a Alexander Ross work on paper?

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alexander Ross work on paper is $830. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Alexander Ross's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Alexander Ross work on paper is $1,664.

### What is Alexander Ross's auction record?

Alexander Ross's auction record is $18,750, set in 2008.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Alexander Ross auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/alexander-ross (updated 2026-11-02).

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.