Alfred Manessier (1911–1993)
What is Alfred Manessier’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 283 auction results for Alfred Manessier at 49 houses since 1991. Over the last 24 months the median price was $10,098 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,682–$20,078, n=22). The auction record is $241,300 for Figure de Pitié (2024, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Figure de Pitié, 1944 | Oil paint | $241,300 | Sotheby's | Mar 2024 |
| 2 | Soir d'été dans la Baie de Somme, 1947 | Huile sur toile | $239,478 | Artcurial | Jun 2023 |
| 3 | Près d'Harlem | Oil on canvas | $164,542 | Sotheby's | Feb 2007 |
| 4 | Petit paysage hollandais, 1956 | Oil paint | $99,399 | Sotheby's | Oct 2022 |
| 5 | Sang des prophètes, 1961 | Huile sur toile | $53,242 | Christie's | Jun 2016 |
| 6 | Port du Crotoy au petit jour, 1949 | Oil on canvas | $47,990 | Sotheby's | Oct 2022 |
| 7 | Colline à Moissac, 1958 | Oil paint | $45,701 | Christie's | Jun 2021 |
| 8 | Jeune Fille, 1945 | Huile sur panneau | $42,406 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Apr 2016 |
| 9 | Sans titre (huile sur toile), 1955 | Oil paint | $41,790 | Christie's | Oct 2019 |
| 10 | Plein-chant, 1955 | Oil paint | $39,938 | Christie's | Jul 1999 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 61 | $14,663 |
| Other | 22 | $4,230 |
| Works on paper | 17 | $3,247 |
| Prints | 55 | $287 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $76,320 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 58 | $2,603 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 73 | $1,138 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 283 results from 49 houses · How we compute these figures
Alfred Manessier is a French artist with 412 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $757. 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 Manessier sold in 2026 for $23,897, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 277 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alfred Manessier work is $757.
The median Alfred Manessier print sells for $189 across 136 lots.
The median Alfred Manessier painting sells for $14,210 across 88 lots.
The median Alfred Manessier work on paper sells for $3,839 across 31 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Alfred Manessier prints typically sell for $115–$325 (the middle half of 77 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Alfred Manessier prints typically sell for $113–$278 (the middle half of 47 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 | 180 | $189†‡ | $9,366 | 75.6% | 2026-04-28 |
| Paintings | 106 | $14,210†‡ | $241,300 | 83% | 2026-10-16 |
| Works on Paper | 34 | $3,839†‡ | $20,161 | 91.2% | 2026-04-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 14 | $50,616†‡ | $241,300 | — | 2025-11-26 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Alfred Manessier's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (180 lots) median $189 with 75.6% sell-through. Paintings (106 lots) median $14,210, record $241,300. A typical Alfred Manessier painting sells for around 75× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 14 lots) the median is $50,616.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 47 | $113–$278†‡ | $148†‡ | $799 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 77 | $115–$325†‡ | $191†‡ | $1,138 |
† 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) | 32 | $4,610–$14,911†‡ | $9,486†‡ | $32,622 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 37 | $10,538–$28,886†‡ | $19,559†‡ | $47,990 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $30,604–$93,963†‡ | $65,449†‡ | $241,300 |
† 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) | 18 | $2,549–$4,418†‡ | $3,771†‡ | $15,232 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $2,555–$5,685† | $4,886† | $20,161 |
† 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 | 2024 | $241,300 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $239,478 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $20,161 |
| Works on Paper | 2004 | $15,232 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $9,366 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $8,587 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Alfred Manessier worth?
Across 277 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alfred Manessier work is $757. The median Alfred Manessier print sells for $189 across 136 lots. The median Alfred Manessier painting sells for $14,210 across 88 lots. The median Alfred Manessier work on paper sells for $3,839 across 31 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Alfred Manessier prints typically sell for $115–$325 (the middle half of 77 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Alfred Manessier prints typically sell for $113–$278 (the middle half of 47 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 Manessier print?
Based on 136 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alfred Manessier print is $189. 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 Manessier's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Alfred Manessier print is $9,366.
What is the average price of a Alfred Manessier painting?
Based on 88 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alfred Manessier painting is $14,210. 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 Manessier's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Alfred Manessier painting is $241,300.
What is the average price of a Alfred Manessier work on paper?
Based on 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alfred Manessier work on paper is $3,839. 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 Manessier's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Alfred Manessier work on paper is $20,161.
What is the average price of a medium Alfred Manessier print?
Based on 77 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Alfred Manessier print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $191, 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 Manessier print?
Based on 47 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Alfred Manessier print (small (under 50 cm)) is $148, 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 Manessier's auction record?
Alfred Manessier's auction record is $241,300, set in 2024.
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