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# Alfred Kubin (1877–1959)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 1,003 auction results for Alfred Kubin at 31 houses since 1989. Over the last 24 months the median price was $754 including buyer’s premium (middle half $205–$3,883, n=37). The auction record is $525,000 for Der letzte König (2020, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Der letzte König, 1877 | Pencil | $525,000 | Christie's | Dec 2020 |
| 2 | Das Couplet, 1877 | Pencil | $475,000 | Christie's | Dec 2020 |
| 3 | Unser aller Mutter Erde, 1877 | Paper | $400,000 | Christie's | Dec 2020 |
| 4 | Der Adler, 1903 | Toned Pen and India ink drawing | $169,977 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2014 |
| 5 | Alltagsmusik, 1900 | Ink, partly lightly washed, on sprayed ground, on cadastral paper | $142,451 | Galerie Kornfeld Auktionen Bern | Sep 2024 |
| 6 | Aug um Aug, 1905 | Ink | $138,144 | Christie's | Feb 2018 |
| 7 | Seltsame Fahrt / Strange Ride, ink, charcoal and watercolour on paper, 1900 | Ink | $128,588 | Dorotheum | Jun 2021 |
| 8 | The redemption, 1900-02 | Drawing ink on cadastre paper | $122,687 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Nov 2014 |
| 9 | Die Heerschau, 1903 | Drawing | $118,167 | Christie's | Feb 2007 |
| 10 | Aschermittwoch, 1922 | Watercolor | $110,540 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Dec 2020 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 265 | $3,007 |
| Other | 104 | $1,839 |
| Prints | 67 | $560 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 355 | $2,206 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 1,003 results from 31 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Alfred Kubin is an Austrian artist with 1,516 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $863. 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 Kubin is recorded as sold in 2026 for $1,061; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Alfred Kubin work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Alfred Kubin work worth?

Across 938 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alfred Kubin work is $863.

The median Alfred Kubin work on paper sells for $2,932 across 239 lots.

The median Alfred Kubin print sells for $382 across 111 lots.

The median Alfred Kubin painting sells for $65,512 across 5 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Alfred Kubin work on papers typically sell for $1,203–$8,499 (the middle half of 230 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Alfred Kubin prints typically sell for $214–$1,203 (the middle half of 100 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 | 143 | $382†‡ | $30,235‡ | 77.6% | 2026-03-25 |
| Paintings | 7 | $65,512‡ | $110,540 | 71.4% | 2020-12-08 |
| Works on Paper | 292 | $2,932†‡ | $525,000 | 81.8% | 2026-09-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 50 | $48,262‡ | $525,000 | — | 2025-09-11 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Alfred Kubin's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (143 lots) median $382 with 77.6% sell-through. Paintings (7 lots) median $65,512, record $110,540. A typical Alfred Kubin painting sells for around 171× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 50 lots) the median is $48,262.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 100 | $214–$1,203†‡ | $385†‡ | $30,235‡ |

† 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) | 230 | $1,203–$8,499†‡ | $2,939†‡ | $525,000 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $525,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $475,000 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $110,540 |
| Paintings | 2001 | $94,084 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $30,235‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $16,541 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Kubin worth?

Across 938 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alfred Kubin work is $863. The median Alfred Kubin work on paper sells for $2,932 across 239 lots. The median Alfred Kubin print sells for $382 across 111 lots. The median Alfred Kubin painting sells for $65,512 across 5 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Alfred Kubin work on papers typically sell for $1,203–$8,499 (the middle half of 230 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Alfred Kubin prints typically sell for $214–$1,203 (the middle half of 100 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 Kubin work on paper?

Based on 239 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alfred Kubin work on paper is $2,932. 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 Kubin's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Alfred Kubin work on paper is $525,000.

### What is the average price of a Alfred Kubin print?

Based on 111 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alfred Kubin print is $382. 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 Kubin's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Alfred Kubin print is $30,235. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a small Alfred Kubin work on paper?

Based on 230 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Alfred Kubin work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,939, 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 small Alfred Kubin print?

Based on 100 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Alfred Kubin print (small (under 50 cm)) is $385, 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 Kubin's auction record?

Alfred Kubin's auction record is $525,000, set in 2020.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 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.