Alfred (1920–2001)
What is Alfred’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 54 auction results for Alfred at 11 houses since 2012. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,104 including buyer’s premium (middle half $673–$1,223, n=7). The auction record is $1,768 for Folkestone Harbour (2026, Roseberys London). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Folkestone Harbour, c.1968 | Oil on board | $1,768 | Roseberys London | Jun 2026 |
| 2 | HARLEQUIN AND COLUMBINE: VARIATION ON A THEME BY WATTEAU, 1966 | Oil on panel | $1,392 | Sworders | Apr 2016 |
| 3 | Town's Edge at Evening, 1966 | Oil on panel | $1,310 | Roseberys London | Dec 2025 |
| 4 | L'Atelier, 1983 | Oil on paper | $1,268 | Roseberys London | Dec 2022 |
| 5 | Sur la Cote Sud-Est, 1946 | Oil on panel | $1,135 | Roseberys London | Dec 2025 |
| 6 | Night Port, 1980 | Oil on paper | $1,110 | Roseberys London | Dec 2022 |
| 7 | The Suffolk Shore, 1974 | Oil on board | $1,104 | Chiswick Auctions | Nov 2024 |
| 8 | Alfreds Armchair | Oil on paper | $1,030 | Roseberys London | Dec 2022 |
| 9 | Wells Quay, 1978 | Oil on canvas panel | $1,030 | Roseberys London | Dec 2022 |
| 10 | Zanni with Flute, 1984 | Oil on panel | $951 | Roseberys London | Dec 2022 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 19 | $938 |
| Works on paper | 6 | $449 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $634 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 8 | $505 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 54 results from 11 houses · How we compute these figures
Alfred is an American/British artist with 51 auction lots recorded since 2012, median price $613. 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 sold in 2026 for $889, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Alfred on OpeningBid →What is a Alfred work worth?
Across 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alfred work is $613.
The median Alfred painting sells for $677 across 39 lots.
The median Alfred print sells for $185 across 7 lots.
The median Alfred work on paper sells for $444 across 6 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Alfred paintings typically sell for $532–$1,011 (the middle half of 30 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 | 7 | $185†‡ | $272 | — | 2025-11-04 |
| Paintings | 39 | $677†‡ | $1,768 | — | 2026-06-02 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $444‡ | $536 | — | 2024-03-12 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $1,392 | $1,768 | — | 2026-06-02 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Alfred's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (7 lots) median $185. Paintings (39 lots) median $677, record $1,768. A typical Alfred painting sells for around 3.7× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $1,392.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $109–$245† | $187† | $272 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 30 | $532–$1,011†‡ | $677†‡ | $1,310 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $481–$1,278† | $745† | $1,768 |
† 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) | 5 | $419–$492‡ | $444‡ | $536 |
‡ 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 | 2026 | $1,768 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $1,392 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $536 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $492‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $272 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $245† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 worth?
Across 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alfred work is $613. The median Alfred painting sells for $677 across 39 lots. The median Alfred print sells for $185 across 7 lots. The median Alfred work on paper sells for $444 across 6 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Alfred paintings typically sell for $532–$1,011 (the middle half of 30 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 painting?
Based on 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alfred painting is $677. 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's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Alfred painting is $1,768.
What is the average price of a small Alfred painting?
Based on 30 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Alfred painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $677, 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's auction record?
Alfred's auction record is $1,768, set in 2026.
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