Alfred Birdsey (1912–1996)
Alfred Birdsey is a Bermudan artist with 102 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $217. 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 Birdsey is recorded as sold in 2026 for $400; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 76 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alfred Birdsey work is $217.
The median Alfred Birdsey work on paper sells for $150 across 56 lots.
The median Alfred Birdsey painting sells for $510 across 22 lots.
The median Alfred Birdsey print sells for $27 across 1 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Alfred Birdsey work on papers typically sell for $100–$242 (the middle half of 36 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 | 5 | $27 | $27 | 20% | 2018-07-12 |
| Paintings | 25 | $510†‡ | $2,080 | 88% | 2025-07-31 |
| Works on Paper | 70 | $150†‡ | $600‡ | 80% | 2026-09-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $1,790‡ | $2,250 | — | 2025-05-10 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Alfred Birdsey's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (5 lots) median $27 with 20% sell-through. Paintings (25 lots) median $510, record $2,080. A typical Alfred Birdsey painting sells for around 19× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $1,790.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 18 | $300–$825†‡ | $388†‡ | $2,080 |
† 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) | 8 | $174–$250†‡ | $212†‡ | $600‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 36 | $100–$242†‡ | $140†‡ | $500‡ |
† 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 | 2025 | $2,080 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $1,500‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $600‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $500‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $27 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Alfred Birdsey worth?
Across 76 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alfred Birdsey work is $217. The median Alfred Birdsey work on paper sells for $150 across 56 lots. The median Alfred Birdsey painting sells for $510 across 22 lots. The median Alfred Birdsey print sells for $27 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Alfred Birdsey work on papers typically sell for $100–$242 (the middle half of 36 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 Alfred Birdsey work on paper?
Based on 56 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alfred Birdsey work on paper is $150. 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 Alfred Birdsey's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Alfred Birdsey work on paper is $600. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Alfred Birdsey painting?
Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alfred Birdsey painting is $510. 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 Alfred Birdsey's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Alfred Birdsey painting is $2,080.
What is the average price of a medium Alfred Birdsey work on paper?
Based on 36 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Alfred Birdsey work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $140, 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 medium Alfred Birdsey painting?
Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Alfred Birdsey painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $388, 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 Alfred Birdsey's auction record?
Alfred Birdsey's auction record is $2,080, set in 2025.
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