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# Alexis Rockman (b. 1962)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 35 auction results for Alexis Rockman at 10 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,496 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,842–$3,584, n=7). The auction record is $35,280 for Central Park (2022, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central Park, 1997 | Oil and acrylic on wood | $35,280 | Sotheby's | Jul 2022 |
| 2 | Untitled (Ice Floe), 2006 | Oil on gessoed paper | $20,160 | Christie's | Jul 2022 |
| 3 | Exotic Fishes Supposedly Found in Indonesian Waters, 1987 | Oil on canvas | $16,640 | Rago Arts | Jul 2026 |
| 4 | Concrete Jungle IV, 1992 | Oil paint | $15,706 | Phillips | Jul 2021 |
| 5 | Bufo, 1987 | Painting | $15,000 | Phillips | Sep 2014 |
| 6 | Pet Store, 2003 | Oil and acrylic on panel, in 2 parts | $14,219 | Phillips | Dec 2017 |
| 7 | Cataclysm, 2003 | Acrylic and oil on panel | $10,625 | Christie's | Oct 2018 |
| 8 | Puffins, 2020 | Acrylic paint | $10,080 | Phillips | Dec 2020 |
| 9 | The Dynamics of Power, 1989 | Oil paint | $10,000 | Phillips | Sep 2016 |
| 10 | The Archer, 2001 | Oil and acrylic on wood panel | $8,125 | Christie's | Jul 2003 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 21 | $6,930 |
| Works on paper | 7 | $3,250 |
| Other | 5 | $1,000 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 17 | $8,125 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 12 | $4,015 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 35 results from 10 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Alexis Rockman is an American artist with 48 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $5,812. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Alexis Rockman sold in 2026 for $16,640, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Alexis Rockman work worth?

Across 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alexis Rockman work is $5,812.

The median Alexis Rockman painting sells for $6,930 across 21 lots.

The median Alexis Rockman work on paper sells for $3,250 across 10 lots.

The median Alexis Rockman photograph sells for $6,048 across 1 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 | 1 | $188 | $188 | — | 2022-02-24 |
| Paintings | 27 | $6,930‡ | $35,280 | 77.8% | 2026-07-29 |
| Works on Paper | 13 | $3,250 | $10,080 | 76.9% | 2026-02-19 |
| Photography | 1 | $6,048 | $6,048 | — | 2024-10-10 |

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

Alexis Rockman's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $188. Paintings (27 lots) median $6,930, record $35,280. A typical Alexis Rockman painting sells for around 37× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 17 | $5,625–$15,000‡ | $8,125‡ | $35,280 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $2,812–$4,167 | $3,584 | $10,080 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $35,280 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $20,160 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $10,080 |
| Photography | 2024 | $6,048 |
| Works on Paper | 2004 | $4,750 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $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 Alexis Rockman worth?

Across 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alexis Rockman work is $5,812. The median Alexis Rockman painting sells for $6,930 across 21 lots. The median Alexis Rockman work on paper sells for $3,250 across 10 lots. The median Alexis Rockman photograph sells for $6,048 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alexis Rockman painting is $6,930. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Alexis Rockman painting is $35,280.

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

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alexis Rockman work on paper is $3,250.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Alexis Rockman work on paper is $10,080.

### What is the average price of a large Alexis Rockman painting?

Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Alexis Rockman painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $8,125, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Alexis Rockman's auction record is $35,280, 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.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Alexis Rockman auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/alexis-rockman (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.