Alice Baber (1928–1982)
What is Alice Baber’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 76 auction results for Alice Baber at 19 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $63,500 including buyer’s premium (middle half $40,720–$118,900, n=26). The auction record is $698,500 for Wind Divided Mist the Darker (2023, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wind Divided Mist the Darker, 1972 | Oil paint | $698,500 | Sotheby's | Sep 2023 |
| 2 | Ladder over and under, 1972 | Acrylic paint | $387,000 | Phillips | Feb 2026 |
| 3 | Axe in the Grove, 1966 | Oil on canvas | $275,000 | John Moran Auctioneers | Feb 2023 |
| 4 | The Jaguar Drum Leaps to Daylight, 1978 | Oil on canvas | $266,700 | John Moran Auctioneers | Jun 2025 |
| 5 | The Circle of the Garden Moves on the River, 1978 | Acrylic paint | $192,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2024 |
| 6 | The Purple Crossing the Valley, 1969 | Acrylic on canvas | $190,500 | Sotheby's | May 2025 |
| 7 | Swirl of Sounds - The Ghost in the Banyan Tree, 1976 | Acrylic on canvas | $187,500 | John Moran Auctioneers | Aug 2022 |
| 8 | The Sound of the Summer Hermit and The Key of Sound and Light, 1976 | Oil on canvas | $150,000 | John Moran Auctioneers | Jun 2023 |
| 9 | The Door to the Gate to the Bridge, 1975 | Oil on canvas | $143,000 | John Moran Auctioneers | Aug 2023 |
| 10 | Green Around Green, 1966 | Oil on canvas | $140,000 | Cottone Auctions | Sep 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 46 | $76,200 |
| Works on paper | 16 | $19,450 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 26 | $98,075 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 30 | $29,938 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $15,240 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 76 results from 19 houses · How we compute these figures
Alice Baber is an American artist with 82 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $47,625. 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 Alice Baber sold in 2026 for $124,800, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Alice Baber on OpeningBid →What is a Alice Baber work worth?
Across 75 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alice Baber work is $47,625.
The median Alice Baber painting sells for $76,200 across 47 lots.
The median Alice Baber work on paper sells for $17,780 across 13 lots.
The median Alice Baber print sells for $822 across 4 lots.
Large (over 120 cm) Alice Baber paintings typically sell for $63,500–$146,500 (the middle half of 27 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 | 6 | $822† | $2,048 | 66.7% | 2026-10-14 |
| Paintings | 48 | $76,200† | $698,500 | 97.9% | 2026-07-07 |
| Works on Paper | 13 | $17,780 | $47,625 | — | 2026-02-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 20 | $140,000† | $698,500 | — | 2026-10-01 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Alice Baber's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (6 lots) median $822 with 66.7% sell-through. Paintings (48 lots) median $76,200, record $698,500. A typical Alice Baber painting sells for around 93× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 20 lots) the median is $140,000.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $30,062–$98,425† | $63,250† | $190,500 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 27 | $63,500–$146,500† | $107,950† | $698,500 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $6,048–$17,780 | $13,000 | $24,130 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $12,850–$30,031 | $21,810 | $47,625 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $698,500 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $387,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $47,625 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $35,750 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $2,048 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $1,020 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Alice Baber worth?
Across 75 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alice Baber work is $47,625. The median Alice Baber painting sells for $76,200 across 47 lots. The median Alice Baber work on paper sells for $17,780 across 13 lots. The median Alice Baber print sells for $822 across 4 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Alice Baber paintings typically sell for $63,500–$146,500 (the middle half of 27 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 Alice Baber painting?
Based on 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alice Baber painting is $76,200. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Alice Baber's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Alice Baber painting is $698,500.
What is the average price of a Alice Baber work on paper?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alice Baber work on paper is $17,780.
What is Alice Baber's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Alice Baber work on paper is $47,625.
What is the average price of a large Alice Baber painting?
Based on 27 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Alice Baber painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $107,950, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a medium Alice Baber painting?
Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Alice Baber painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $63,250, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Alice Baber's auction record?
Alice Baber's auction record is $698,500, set in 2023.
See the full Alice Baber record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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