Alice Neel (1900–1984)
What is Alice Neel’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 199 auction results for Alice Neel at 21 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,990 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,540–$6,400, n=29). The auction record is $7,612,294 for Mother and Child (Nancy and Olivia) (2026, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mother and Child (Nancy and Olivia), 1967 | Oil on canvas | $7,612,294 | Christie's | May 2026 |
| 2 | Dr. Finger’s Waiting Room, 1966 | Oil paint | $3,030,000 | Christie's | May 2021 |
| 3 | The De Vegh Twins, 1975 | Oil paint | $2,591,000 | Christie's | May 2023 |
| 4 | Light, 1980 | Oil paint | $2,310,000 | Christie's | Nov 2021 |
| 5 | Gerard Malanga, 1969 | Oil on canvas | $2,238,000 | Sotheby's | May 2024 |
| 6 | Pregnant Bette Homitzky, 1968 | Oil paint | $1,865,000 | Christie's | May 2023 |
| 7 | Mady, 1942 | Oil paint | $1,835,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2021 |
| 8 | Jackie Curtis as a Boy, 1972 | Oil paint | $1,754,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2023 |
| 9 | David McKee and his First Wife Jane, 1968 | Oil paint | $1,593,861 | Christie's | Mar 2024 |
| 10 | Henry and Sally Hope, 1977 | Oil paint | $1,593,000 | Sotheby's | May 2021 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 40 | $514,100 |
| Other | 8 | $142,038 |
| Works on paper | 22 | $40,925 |
| Prints | 102 | $2,783 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 14 | $1,118,500 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $27,500 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 135 | $4,096 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 199 results from 21 houses · How we compute these figures
Alice Neel is an American artist with 224 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $5,250. 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 Neel sold in 2026 for $36,120, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Alice Neel on OpeningBid →What is a Alice Neel work worth?
Across 198 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alice Neel work is $5,250.
The median Alice Neel print sells for $2,580 across 113 lots.
The median Alice Neel painting sells for $386,500 across 56 lots.
The median Alice Neel work on paper sells for $40,925 across 18 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Alice Neel prints typically sell for $1,922–$4,250 (the middle half of 107 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Alice Neel paintings typically sell for $92,500–$500,000 (the middle half of 37 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 | 120 | $2,580†‡ | $20,160 | 94.2% | 2026-10-17 |
| Paintings | 60 | $386,500† | $7.6M | 93.3% | 2026-05-18 |
| Works on Paper | 18 | $40,925 | $87,500 | — | 2026-06-09 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $812 | $812 | — | 2021-11-09 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 42 | $559,500 | $7.6M | — | 2026-05-18 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Alice Neel's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (120 lots) median $2,580 with 94.2% sell-through. Paintings (60 lots) median $386,500, record $7,612,294. A typical Alice Neel painting sells for around 150× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 42 lots) the median is $559,500.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 107 | $1,922–$4,250†‡ | $2,750†‡ | $20,160 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 37 | $92,500–$500,000† | $280,000† | $7.6M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 14 | $695,148–$1.8M | $1.1M | $3M |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $20,000–$56,250 | $29,145 | $81,250 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $43,750–$53,775 | $50,000 | $87,500 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $7.6M |
| Paintings | 2021 | $3M |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $87,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $81,250 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $20,160 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $16,000† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $812 |
† 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 Alice Neel worth?
Across 198 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alice Neel work is $5,250. The median Alice Neel print sells for $2,580 across 113 lots. The median Alice Neel painting sells for $386,500 across 56 lots. The median Alice Neel work on paper sells for $40,925 across 18 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Alice Neel prints typically sell for $1,922–$4,250 (the middle half of 107 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Alice Neel paintings typically sell for $92,500–$500,000 (the middle half of 37 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 Neel print?
Based on 113 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alice Neel print is $2,580. 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 Alice Neel's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Alice Neel print is $20,160.
What is the average price of a Alice Neel painting?
Based on 56 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alice Neel painting is $386,500. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Alice Neel's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Alice Neel painting is $7,612,294.
What is the average price of a Alice Neel work on paper?
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alice Neel work on paper is $40,925.
What is Alice Neel's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Alice Neel work on paper is $87,500.
What is the average price of a medium Alice Neel print?
Based on 107 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Alice Neel print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,750, 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 Alice Neel painting?
Based on 37 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Alice Neel painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $280,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Alice Neel's auction record?
Alice Neel's auction record is $7,612,294, set in 2026.
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