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# Alfred James Munnings (1878–1959)

## What is Alfred James Munnings’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 251 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.

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

| # | 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 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 134 | $116,918 |
| Other | 52 | $81,194 |
| Works on paper | 32 | $53,524 |
| Prints | 5 | $1,045 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 107 | $135,354 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 80 | $42,280 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 251 results from 17 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Alfred James Munnings is a British (modern) artist with 278 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $87,538. 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 $476,905, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Alfred James Munnings work worth?

Across 242 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alfred James Munnings work is $87,538.

The median Alfred James Munnings painting sells for $109,366 across 153 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 $79,806–$390,907 (the middle half of 96 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 | 176 | $109,366†‡ | $2.8M | 86.9% | 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) | 104 | $288,626 | $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 (176 lots) median $109,366, 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, 104 lots) the median is $288,626.

## 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) | 96 | $79,806–$390,907 | $158,096 | $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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Alfred James Munnings worth?

Across 242 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alfred James Munnings work is $87,538. The median Alfred James Munnings painting sells for $109,366 across 153 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 $79,806–$390,907 (the middle half of 96 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 153 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alfred James Munnings painting is $109,366. 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 96 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Alfred James Munnings painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $158,096, 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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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.