> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/alice-elahi · updated 2026-11-03

# Alice Elahi (1926–2020)

## What is Alice Elahi’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 17 auction results for Alice Elahi at 3 houses since 2019. Over the last 24 months the median price was $862 including buyer’s premium (middle half $164–$1,355, n=6). The auction record is $2,528 for Autumn Vineyards Hex River Mountains (2025, Strauss and Co). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Autumn Vineyards Hex River Mountains, 1991 | Oil on canvas | $2,528 | Strauss and Co | Jul 2025 |
| 2 | Seascape, 1976 | Oil on canvas | $1,386 | Strauss and Co | Sep 2025 |
| 3 | Cloud Bank at Mowe Bay, Sea, 1995 | Oil on canvas | $1,262 | Strauss and Co | Aug 2025 |
| 4 | Abstract Landscape | Watercolour on paper | $462 | Strauss and Co | Jul 2026 |
| 5 | View of the Sea through Trees | Watercolour and pencil on paper | $449 | Strauss and Co | Jul 2024 |
| 6 | Boats in a Harbour | Watercolour and gouache on card | $193 | Strauss and Co | Jul 2024 |
| 7 | Alice Elahi (South Africa, 1926 - 2020), Beach Scene, 1984 | Watercolour on paper | $65 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Dec 2024 |
| 8 | Alice Elahi (South Africa, 1926 - 2020), Roses | Watercolour on paper | $56 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Mar 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 5 | $193 |


Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 17 results from 3 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Alice Elahi is a South African artist with 17 auction lots recorded since 2015, median price $462. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Alice Elahi sold in 2026 for $462, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Alice Elahi work worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alice Elahi work is $462.

The median Alice Elahi painting sells for $1,324 across 6 lots.

The median Alice Elahi work on paper sells for $449 across 5 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 6 | $1,324† | $2,528 | — | 2026-04-14 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $449 | $462 | — | 2026-07-14 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $2,528 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $1,386 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $462 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $449 |

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 Alice Elahi worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alice Elahi work is $462. The median Alice Elahi painting sells for $1,324 across 6 lots. The median Alice Elahi work on paper sells for $449 across 5 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Alice Elahi's auction record?

Alice Elahi's auction record is $2,528, set in 2025.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Alice Elahi auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/alice-elahi (updated 2026-11-03).

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.