Alfred Basbous (1924–2006)
Alfred Basbous is a Lebanon artist with 46 auction lots recorded since 2016, median price $9,748. 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 Alfred Basbous sold in 2025 for a hammer price of $10,000 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Alfred Basbous on OpeningBid →What is a Alfred Basbous work worth?
Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alfred Basbous work is $9,748.
The median Alfred Basbous sculpture sells for $18,750 across 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 15 | $18,750‡ | $61,788 | — | 2026-07-21 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $3,774–$18,750 | $9,654 | $59,348 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $12,637–$45,224‡ | $20,868‡ | $61,788 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $61,788 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $59,348 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Alfred Basbous worth?
Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alfred Basbous work is $9,748. The median Alfred Basbous sculpture sells for $18,750 across 15 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 Alfred Basbous sculpture?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alfred Basbous sculpture is $18,750. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Alfred Basbous's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Alfred Basbous sculpture is $61,788.
What is Alfred Basbous's auction record?
Alfred Basbous's auction record is $61,788, set in 2023.
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