Alfred Montague (1832–1883)
What is Alfred Montague’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 34 auction results for Alfred Montague at 17 houses since 1996. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,006 including buyer’s premium (middle half $356–$1,069, n=7). The auction record is $3,910 for Dutch coastal scene (1998, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dutch coastal scene, 1873 | Oil paint | $3,910 | Christie's | Oct 1998 |
| 2 | rotterdam | Oil on canvas | $3,901 | Sotheby's | Jul 2007 |
| 3 | a back street, rouen; a street in rotterdam | Oil on board | $3,795 | Sotheby's | May 2007 |
| 4 | Fishing boats off a jetty, 1832 | Oil on canvas | $2,613 | Bonhams | Oct 2026 |
| 5 | A market scene, 1832 | Oil paint | $2,350 | Christie's | Sep 2000 |
| 6 | Fishing in rough seas, 1832 | Painting | $1,658 | Bonhams | Mar 2014 |
| 7 | A hay barge and other vessels at a riverside town, 1832 | Oil paint | $1,523 | Christie's | Jan 2003 |
| 8 | Harvest season, 1867 | Oil on canvas | $1,504 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Feb 2018 |
| 9 | A STREET SCENE, ROUEN, LOOKING TOWARDS THE CATHEDRAL | Oil on canvas | $1,256 | Sworders | Nov 2013 |
| 10 | Sailing barges off the coast, 1832 | Oil on canvas | $1,069 | Sworders | Nov 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 19 | $1,069 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 8 | $1,069 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $1,006 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 34 results from 17 houses · How we compute these figures
Alfred Montague is a British (modern) artist with 44 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $948. 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 Montague sold in 2026 for $2,613, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alfred Montague work is $948.
The median Alfred Montague painting sells for $971 across 29 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 41 | $971†‡ | $3,910 | 70.7% | 2026-10-21 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $492–$1,380†‡ | $648†‡ | $2,350 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $411–$1,427†‡ | $980†‡ | $3,910 |
† 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 | 1998 | $3,910 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $3,796‡ |
‡ 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 Montague worth?
Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alfred Montague work is $948. The median Alfred Montague painting sells for $971 across 29 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 Montague painting?
Based on 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alfred Montague painting is $971. 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 Montague's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Alfred Montague painting is $3,910.
What is the average price of a medium Alfred Montague painting?
Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Alfred Montague painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $980, 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 Montague painting?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Alfred Montague painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $648, 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 Montague's auction record?
Alfred Montague's auction record is $3,910, set in 1998.
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