Alfred Ost (1884–1945)
What is Alfred Ost’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 92 auction results for Alfred Ost at 4 houses since 2019. Over the last 24 months the median price was $333 including buyer’s premium (middle half $251–$523, n=23). The auction record is $884 for On the fish market (2019, Galerie Bernaerts). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | On the fish market | Watercolour and Indian ink | $884 | Galerie Bernaerts | Mar 2019 |
| 2 | ALFRED OST (1884-1945), 1923 | Indian ink and watercolour | $856 | Galerie Bernaerts | Feb 2020 |
| 3 | ALFRED OST (1884-1945), 1912 | Watercolour | $753 | Galerie Bernaerts | May 2022 |
| 4 | The proposition, 1920 | Watercolour and charcoal | $737 | Galerie Bernaerts | Nov 2021 |
| 5 | ALFRED OST (1884-1945) | Ink, Indian ink, watercolour | $707 | Galerie Bernaerts | Mar 2023 |
| 6 | Mechelen, 1909 | Watercolour | $663 | Galerie Bernaerts | Jun 2020 |
| 7 | Farm horse, 1917 | Watercolour, gouache and black chalk | $633 | Galerie Bernaerts | Jul 2024 |
| 8 | Draft horse at quarry, 1920 | Pen in Indian ink, watercolor | $606 | Galerie Bernaerts | Nov 2025 |
| 9 | City view, 1943 | Indian ink | $590 | Galerie Bernaerts | Nov 2021 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ALFRED OST (1884-1945) | Album with postcards, color lithographs, black-and-white photographs, ephemera, and handwritten letters | $688 | Galerie Bernaerts | Nov 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 72 | $308 |
| Paintings | 6 | $276 |
| Prints | 5 | $167 |
| Other | 5 | $138 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 18 | $481 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 62 | $290 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 92 results from 4 houses · How we compute these figures
Alfred Ost is a Belgian artist with 106 auction lots recorded since 2015, median price $295. 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 Ost sold in 2026 for $530, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Alfred Ost on OpeningBid →What is a Alfred Ost work worth?
Across 92 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alfred Ost work is $295.
The median Alfred Ost work on paper sells for $295 across 76 lots.
The median Alfred Ost painting sells for $286 across 7 lots.
The median Alfred Ost print sells for $167 across 5 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Alfred Ost work on papers typically sell for $212–$384 (the middle half of 56 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 | 5 | $167 | $550 | — | 2024-11-15 |
| Paintings | 8 | $286† | $530 | 87.5% | 2025-04-11 |
| Works on Paper | 87 | $295†‡ | $884 | 87.4% | 2026-04-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $753 | $884 | — | 2023-03-31 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Alfred Ost's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (5 lots) median $167. Paintings (8 lots) median $286, record $530. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $753.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $255–$314† | $276† | $325† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 56 | $212–$384†‡ | $295†‡ | $884 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $305–$590 | $470 | $856 |
† 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 | 2019 | $884 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $856 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $550 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $550 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $530 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $325† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Alfred Ost worth?
Across 92 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alfred Ost work is $295. The median Alfred Ost work on paper sells for $295 across 76 lots. The median Alfred Ost painting sells for $286 across 7 lots. The median Alfred Ost print sells for $167 across 5 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Alfred Ost work on papers typically sell for $212–$384 (the middle half of 56 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 Ost work on paper?
Based on 76 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alfred Ost work on paper is $295. 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 Ost's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Alfred Ost work on paper is $884.
What is the average price of a small Alfred Ost work on paper?
Based on 56 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Alfred Ost work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $295, 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 medium Alfred Ost work on paper?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Alfred Ost work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $470, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Alfred Ost's auction record?
Alfred Ost's auction record is $884, set in 2019.
See the full Alfred Ost record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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