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# Alexis Preller (1911–1975)

## What is Alexis Preller’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 137 auction results for Alexis Preller at 6 houses since 2009. Over the last 24 months the median price was $16,716 including buyer’s premium (middle half $6,793–$47,947, n=34). The auction record is $528,769 for 'The Creation of Adam II' (2014, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 'The Creation of Adam II', 1911 | Oil and gesso on canvas | $528,769 | Bonhams | Oct 2014 |
| 2 | Adam and Eve, 1955 | Oil on canvas | $245,665 | Strauss and Co | Apr 2025 |
| 3 | Young King, 1964 | Oil on canvas | $229,239 | Strauss and Co | Mar 2024 |
| 4 | 'Pirogues, Beau Vallon', 1911 | Oil on canvasboard | $198,390 | Bonhams | Oct 2014 |
| 5 | Portrait of the Artist as a Visionary II, 1911 | Painting | $188,062 | Bonhams | Oct 2025 |
| 6 | Homage to Hieronymus Bosch, 1948 | Oil on canvas | $187,319 | Strauss and Co | Apr 2025 |
| 7 | South African Beauty, 1950 | Oil on canvas | $180,978 | Strauss and Co | Mar 2024 |
| 8 | Fisherman Mending Nets, Beau Vallon, 1949 | Oil on canvas laid down on board | $144,114 | Strauss and Co | May 2024 |
| 9 | Vibrating Figure, 1952 | Oil on panel in the artist's handmade frame | $111,949 | Strauss and Co | Nov 2023 |
| 10 | Still Life with Lilies and Shell, 1948 | Oil on canvas laid down on board | $94,787 | Strauss and Co | Jun 2024 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 44 | $31,946 |
| Works on paper | 13 | $1,412 |
| Other | 12 | $839 |
| Prints | 9 | $514 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 21 | $66,994 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 42 | $2,510 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 137 results from 6 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Alexis Preller is a South African artist with 162 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $13,313. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Alexis Preller sold in 2026 for $66,994, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Alexis Preller work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Alexis Preller work worth?

Across 125 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alexis Preller work is $13,313.

The median Alexis Preller painting sells for $36,322 across 62 lots.

The median Alexis Preller work on paper sells for $1,097 across 42 lots.

The median Alexis Preller sculpture sells for $1,571 across 2 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Alexis Preller work on papers typically sell for $376–$1,913 (the middle half of 26 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Alexis Preller paintings typically sell for $34,709–$91,305 (the middle half of 22 sold 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 | 2 | $514 | $514 | — | 2025-03-10 |
| Paintings | 70 | $36,322† | $245,665 | 88.6% | 2026-10-21 |
| Works on Paper | 42 | $1,097† | $7,923 | — | 2026-05-26 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 4 | $1,571 | $1,571 | 50% | 2020-05-13 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $188,062 | $528,769 | — | 2025-10-08 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Alexis Preller's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $514. Paintings (70 lots) median $36,322, record $245,665. A typical Alexis Preller painting sells for around 71× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 9 lots) the median is $188,062.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $12,149–$26,454 | $18,638 | $187,319 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 22 | $34,709–$91,305† | $67,129† | $245,665 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 26 | $376–$1,913† | $1,176† | $7,923 |

† 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 | $245,665 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $229,239 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $7,923 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $6,683 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $1,571 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $514 |

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 Alexis Preller worth?

Across 125 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alexis Preller work is $13,313. The median Alexis Preller painting sells for $36,322 across 62 lots. The median Alexis Preller work on paper sells for $1,097 across 42 lots. The median Alexis Preller sculpture sells for $1,571 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Alexis Preller work on papers typically sell for $376–$1,913 (the middle half of 26 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Alexis Preller paintings typically sell for $34,709–$91,305 (the middle half of 22 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Alexis Preller painting?

Based on 62 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alexis Preller painting is $36,322. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Alexis Preller's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Alexis Preller painting is $245,665.

### What is the average price of a Alexis Preller work on paper?

Based on 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alexis Preller work on paper is $1,097. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Alexis Preller's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Alexis Preller work on paper is $7,923.

### What is the average price of a small Alexis Preller work on paper?

Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Alexis Preller work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,176, 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 medium Alexis Preller painting?

Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Alexis Preller painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $67,129, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Alexis Preller's auction record?

Alexis Preller's auction record is $528,769, set in 2014.

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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, “Alexis Preller auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/alexis-preller (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.