Alfred James Munnings (1878–1959)
What is Alfred James Munnings’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 252 auction results for Alfred James Munnings at 17 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $113,946 including buyer’s premium (middle half $49,933–$229,936, n=20). The auction record is $2,818,822 for H.M. The Queen and ‘Aureole’ in the Paddock at Epsom before the Coronation Cup at the Derby meeting, 1954 (2016, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | H.M. The Queen and ‘Aureole’ in the Paddock at Epsom before the Coronation Cup at the Derby meeting, 1954, 1878 | Painting | $2,818,822 | Christie's | Jun 2016 |
| 2 | The Bramham Moor Hounds at Weeton Whin, 1878 | — | $2,728,873 | Christie's | Jul 2019 |
| 3 | The Vagabonds, 1878 | — | $2,685,949 | Christie's | Jul 2021 |
| 4 | Arturo von Schroeders on a polo pony in a landscape, 1929 | Oil paint | $1,992,447 | Christie's | Jun 2000 |
| 5 | John J. Moubray, Master of Foxhounds, dismounted with his wife and two mounted figures with the Bedale hounds in a landscape, 1878 | — | $1,657,200 | Christie's | Jul 2021 |
| 6 | The Coming Storm, 1878 | — | $1,657,200 | Christie's | Jul 2021 |
| 7 | Portrait of Charles and Grace Amory, 1878 | Oil paint | $965,000 | Christie's | Apr 2016 |
| 8 | The White Canoe | Oil on canvas | $964,090 | Christie's | Nov 2017 |
| 9 | A Winner at Epsom, 1878 | Oil paint | $895,065 | Christie's | May 2012 |
| 10 | After the Race, Cheltenham, 1937 | Oil paint | $846,000 | Christie's | Oct 2021 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 135 | $118,594 |
| Other | 52 | $81,194 |
| Works on paper | 32 | $53,524 |
| Prints | 5 | $1,045 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 108 | $136,465 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 80 | $42,280 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 252 results from 17 houses · How we compute these figures
Alfred James Munnings is a British (modern) artist with 279 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $87,575. 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 James Munnings sold in 2026 for $255,485, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Alfred James Munnings on OpeningBid →What is a Alfred James Munnings work worth?
Across 243 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alfred James Munnings work is $87,575.
The median Alfred James Munnings painting sells for $109,434 across 154 lots.
The median Alfred James Munnings work on paper sells for $17,449 across 52 lots.
The median Alfred James Munnings print sells for $654 across 14 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Alfred James Munnings paintings typically sell for $82,638–$389,461 (the middle half of 97 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Alfred James Munnings paintings typically sell for $25,181–$90,851 (the middle half of 46 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 | 17 | $654†‡ | $74,229 | 82.4% | 2022-05-31 |
| Paintings | 177 | $109,434†‡ | $2.8M | 87% | 2026-07-02 |
| Works on Paper | 58 | $17,449†‡ | $430,937 | 89.7% | 2026-06-17 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $688,497 | $688,497 | — | 2025-07-02 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 105 | $294,467 | $2.8M | — | 2026-07-02 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Alfred James Munnings's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (17 lots) median $654 with 82.4% sell-through. Paintings (177 lots) median $109,434, record $2,818,822. A typical Alfred James Munnings painting sells for around 167× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 105 lots) the median is $294,467.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $186–$927†‡ | $628†‡ | $74,229 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 46 | $25,181–$90,851†‡ | $47,122†‡ | $331,828 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 97 | $82,638–$389,461 | $164,485 | $2.8M |
† 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) | 42 | $4,675–$57,478†‡ | $14,554†‡ | $219,949 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $17,505–$55,042† | $37,867† | $430,937 |
† 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 | 2016 | $2.8M |
| Paintings | 2000 | $2M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $688,497 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $430,937 |
| Works on Paper | 2002 | $219,949 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $74,229 |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $5,729 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Alfred James Munnings worth?
Across 243 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alfred James Munnings work is $87,575. The median Alfred James Munnings painting sells for $109,434 across 154 lots. The median Alfred James Munnings work on paper sells for $17,449 across 52 lots. The median Alfred James Munnings print sells for $654 across 14 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Alfred James Munnings paintings typically sell for $82,638–$389,461 (the middle half of 97 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Alfred James Munnings paintings typically sell for $25,181–$90,851 (the middle half of 46 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 James Munnings painting?
Based on 154 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alfred James Munnings painting is $109,434. 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 James Munnings's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Alfred James Munnings painting is $2,818,822.
What is the average price of a Alfred James Munnings work on paper?
Based on 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alfred James Munnings work on paper is $17,449. 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 James Munnings's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Alfred James Munnings work on paper is $430,937.
What is the average price of a Alfred James Munnings print?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alfred James Munnings print is $654. 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 James Munnings's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Alfred James Munnings print is $74,229.
What is the average price of a medium Alfred James Munnings painting?
Based on 97 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Alfred James Munnings painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $164,485, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is the average price of a small Alfred James Munnings painting?
Based on 46 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Alfred James Munnings painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $47,122, 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 James Munnings's auction record?
Alfred James Munnings's auction record is $2,818,822, set in 2016.
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