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# Alfred Sisley (1839–1899)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 280 auction results for Alfred Sisley at 21 houses since 1990. Over the last 24 months the median price was $413,987 including buyer’s premium (middle half $152,159–$812,006, n=22). The auction record is $4,670,901 for MORET-SUR-LOING (2008, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MORET-SUR-LOING | Oil on canvas | $4,670,901 | Sotheby's | Feb 2008 |
| 2 | BORDS DU LOING PRÈS DE MORET | Oil on canvas | $4,515,399 | Sotheby's | Jun 2013 |
| 3 | Le Loing à Moret, 1886 | Oil paint | $4,257,251 | Christie's | Jun 2007 |
| 4 | Les peupliers à Moret-sur-Loing, après midi d’août, 1888 | Oil paint | $4,212,500 | Christie's | May 2018 |
| 5 | Moret au coucher du soleil, octobre, 1839 | Oil paint | $4,186,722 | Christie's | Feb 2018 |
| 6 | Un Verger, 1873 | Huile sur toile | $4,150,331 | Christie's | Oct 2026 |
| 7 | Le Loing à Saint-Mammès, 1883 | Oil paint | $3,878,023 | Christie's | Feb 2015 |
| 8 | La Seine à Argenteuil, 1872 | Oil paint | $3,630,000 | Christie's | Nov 2021 |
| 9 | Le pont de Moret – Matin d'avril | — | $3,625,000 | Sotheby's | May 2008 |
| 10 | Le potager, 1872 | Oil paint | $3,487,737 | Christie's | Jun 2015 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 205 | $782,500 |
| Other | 14 | $305,582 |
| Works on paper | 27 | $44,213 |
| Prints | 18 | $3,233 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 165 | $820,155 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 74 | $56,925 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 280 results from 21 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Alfred Sisley is a French artist with 344 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $639,141. 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 Sisley sold in 2026 for $4,150,331, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**7 Alfred Sisley works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Alfred Sisley work worth?

Across 279 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alfred Sisley work is $639,141.

The median Alfred Sisley painting sells for $763,796 across 201 lots.

The median Alfred Sisley work on paper sells for $39,357 across 35 lots.

The median Alfred Sisley print sells for $1,915 across 26 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Alfred Sisley paintings typically sell for $558,193–$1,445,519 (the middle half of 167 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Alfred Sisley work on papers typically sell for $17,335–$106,555 (the middle half of 33 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 | 34 | $1,915†‡ | $8,962 | 76.5% | 2026-05-28 |
| Paintings | 218 | $763,796†‡ | $4.5M | 92.2% | 2026-06-05 |
| Works on Paper | 39 | $39,357‡ | $369,557 | 89.7% | 2026-10-16 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 222 | $781,742‡ | $4.7M | — | 2026-10-22 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Alfred Sisley's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (34 lots) median $1,915 with 76.5% sell-through. Paintings (218 lots) median $763,796, record $4,515,399. A typical Alfred Sisley painting sells for around 399× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 222 lots) the median is $781,742.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 24 | $306–$4,635†‡ | $2,250†‡ | $8,962 |

† 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) | 26 | $280,001–$666,900† | $395,823† | $1.3M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 167 | $558,193–$1.4M†‡ | $820,155†‡ | $4.5M |

† 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) | 33 | $17,335–$106,555‡ | $39,357‡ | $369,557 |

‡ 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 | 2013 | $4.5M |
| Paintings | 2007 | $4.3M |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $369,557 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $308,424 |
| Prints & Editions | 2002 | $8,962 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $8,125 |

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 Sisley worth?

Across 279 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alfred Sisley work is $639,141. The median Alfred Sisley painting sells for $763,796 across 201 lots. The median Alfred Sisley work on paper sells for $39,357 across 35 lots. The median Alfred Sisley print sells for $1,915 across 26 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Alfred Sisley paintings typically sell for $558,193–$1,445,519 (the middle half of 167 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Alfred Sisley work on papers typically sell for $17,335–$106,555 (the middle half of 33 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 Sisley painting?

Based on 201 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alfred Sisley painting is $763,796. 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 Sisley's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Alfred Sisley painting is $4,515,399.

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

Based on 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alfred Sisley work on paper is $39,357. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Alfred Sisley's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Alfred Sisley work on paper is $369,557.

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

Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alfred Sisley print is $1,915. 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 Sisley's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Alfred Sisley print is $8,962.

### What is the average price of a medium Alfred Sisley painting?

Based on 167 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Alfred Sisley painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $820,155, 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 Sisley work on paper?

Based on 33 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Alfred Sisley work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $39,357, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Alfred Sisley's auction record?

Alfred Sisley's auction record is $4,670,901, set in 2008.

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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.