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# Alexandre Istrati (1915–1991)

## What is Alexandre Istrati’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 197 auction results for Alexandre Istrati at 19 houses since 1990. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,479 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,190–$6,354, n=14). The auction record is $27,205 for Untitled (2008, Artcurial). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled, 1950 | Huile sur toile | $27,205 | Artcurial | Feb 2008 |
| 2 | COMPOSITION BLEUE, 1951 | Huile sur toile | $19,823 | Artcurial | Apr 2014 |
| 3 | Untitled, 1951 | Huile sur toile | $19,823 | Artcurial | Apr 2014 |
| 4 | Untitled, 1951 | Huile sur toile | $14,342 | Artcurial | Apr 2014 |
| 5 | L'EMERAUDE, 1961 | Huile sur toile | $12,695 | Artcurial | Feb 2008 |
| 6 | Composition Orange, 1951 | Oil on canvas | $11,097 | Artcurial | Jul 2010 |
| 7 | COMPOSITION VERT, 1965 | Huile sur toile | $10,916 | Artcurial | Nov 2009 |
| 8 | UNE FLAMME S'ALLUME, 1961 | Huile sur toile | $9,976 | Artcurial | Feb 2008 |
| 9 | ISTRATI, ALEXANDRE (), 1915 | Oil/canvas | $9,730 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Jul 1990 |
| 10 | Untitled, 1950 | Huile sur toile | $9,660 | Artcurial | Feb 2008 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 140 | $3,924 |
| Other | 14 | $2,815 |
| Works on paper | 7 | $1,158 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $5,153 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 47 | $3,048 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $1,082 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 197 results from 19 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Alexandre Istrati is a Romanian artist with 243 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $3,470. 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 Alexandre Istrati sold in 2026 for $4,592, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Alexandre Istrati work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Alexandre Istrati work worth?

Across 197 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alexandre Istrati work is $3,470.

The median Alexandre Istrati painting sells for $3,842 across 166 lots.

The median Alexandre Istrati work on paper sells for $719 across 16 lots.

The median Alexandre Istrati print sells for $345 across 2 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Alexandre Istrati paintings typically sell for $2,481–$6,082 (the middle half of 50 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 | 4 | $345 | $381 | 50% | 2025-07-29 |
| Paintings | 184 | $3,842†‡ | $27,205 | 90.2% | 2026-07-15 |
| Works on Paper | 19 | $719†‡ | $5,584 | 84.2% | 2025-07-16 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 10 | $11,896†‡ | $27,205 | — | 2023-03-14 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Alexandre Istrati's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $345 with 50% sell-through. Paintings (184 lots) median $3,842, record $27,205. A typical Alexandre Istrati painting sells for around 11× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 10 lots) the median is $11,896.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $972–$1,556†‡ | $1,247†‡ | $5,104 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 50 | $2,481–$6,082†‡ | $3,814†‡ | $11,038‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $4,319–$9,115† | $6,424† | $11,097 |

† 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) | 7 | $154–$608†‡ | $343†‡ | $1,004 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $1,119–$1,824†‡ | $1,158†‡ | $5,584 |

† 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 | 2008 | $27,205 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $19,823 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $5,584 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $1,824† |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $381 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $309 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Alexandre Istrati worth?

Across 197 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alexandre Istrati work is $3,470. The median Alexandre Istrati painting sells for $3,842 across 166 lots. The median Alexandre Istrati work on paper sells for $719 across 16 lots. The median Alexandre Istrati print sells for $345 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Alexandre Istrati paintings typically sell for $2,481–$6,082 (the middle half of 50 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 Alexandre Istrati painting?

Based on 166 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alexandre Istrati painting is $3,842. 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 Alexandre Istrati's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Alexandre Istrati painting is $27,205.

### What is the average price of a Alexandre Istrati work on paper?

Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alexandre Istrati work on paper is $719. 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 Alexandre Istrati's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Alexandre Istrati work on paper is $5,584.

### What is the average price of a medium Alexandre Istrati painting?

Based on 50 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Alexandre Istrati painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,814, 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 large Alexandre Istrati painting?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Alexandre Istrati painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $6,424, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Alexandre Istrati's auction record?

Alexandre Istrati's auction record is $27,205, set in 2008.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Alexandre Istrati auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/alexandre-istrati (updated 2026-11-03).

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.