Alice Rahon (1904–1987)
What is Alice Rahon’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 72 auction results for Alice Rahon at 12 houses since 2008. Over the last 24 months the median price was $66,000 including buyer’s premium (middle half $39,930–$155,165, n=11). The auction record is $512,000 for LOS CUATRO HIJOS DEL ARCO IRIS (2020, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LOS CUATRO HIJOS DEL ARCO IRIS, 1960 | Oil and sand on canvas | $512,000 | Sotheby's | Jun 2020 |
| 2 | Homenaje a Kandinsky, 1947 | Oil and sand on canvas | $408,646 | Christie's | May 2026 |
| 3 | Los gnomos, Leprechauns, 1951 | Oil and sand on canvas | $277,200 | Sotheby's | Nov 2020 |
| 4 | Untitled (oil and sand on Masonite), 1953 | Oil paint | $277,200 | Christie's | Feb 2025 |
| 5 | Las verticales del sueño | Acrylic paint | $228,600 | Sotheby's | May 2025 |
| 6 | Reflections, 1947 | Oil on canvas | $214,200 | Sotheby's | Nov 2021 |
| 7 | Le troupeau, 1946 | Oil and sand on canvas | $163,800 | Sotheby's | May 2021 |
| 8 | Pájaro de la tempestad, 1969 | Oil and sand on canvas | $163,800 | Sotheby's | May 2021 |
| 9 | Sur le pont de I’amour, 1904 | Oil paint | $163,800 | Christie's | Mar 2023 |
| 10 | Rendez-vous de rivières, 1942 | Oil on canvas | $120,650 | Sotheby's | May 2023 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 46 | $62,490 |
| Works on paper | 6 | $11,673 |
| Other | 5 | $10,000 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 34 | $62,490 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $21,250 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 72 results from 12 houses · How we compute these figures
Alice Rahon is a French artist with 80 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $38,322. 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 Rahon sold in 2026 for $81,729, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 72 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alice Rahon work is $38,322.
The median Alice Rahon painting sells for $60,480 across 53 lots.
The median Alice Rahon work on paper sells for $9,688 across 8 lots.
The median Alice Rahon print sells for $1,020 across 1 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Alice Rahon paintings typically sell for $40,000–$112,500 (the middle half of 29 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 | 1 | $1,020 | $1,020 | — | 2010-09-21 |
| Paintings | 57 | $60,480†‡ | $512,000 | 93% | 2026-05-19 |
| Works on Paper | 9 | $9,688† | $76,200 | 88.9% | 2024-11-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 14 | $163,800 | $512,000 | — | 2026-05-19 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Alice Rahon's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $1,020. Paintings (57 lots) median $60,480, record $512,000. A typical Alice Rahon painting sells for around 59× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 14 lots) the median is $163,800.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $9,844–$56,385† | $24,475† | $163,800 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 29 | $40,000–$112,500 | $69,300 | $408,646 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2020 | $512,000 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $408,646 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $76,200 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $66,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $1,020 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Alice Rahon worth?
Across 72 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alice Rahon work is $38,322. The median Alice Rahon painting sells for $60,480 across 53 lots. The median Alice Rahon work on paper sells for $9,688 across 8 lots. The median Alice Rahon print sells for $1,020 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Alice Rahon paintings typically sell for $40,000–$112,500 (the middle half of 29 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 Rahon painting?
Based on 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alice Rahon painting is $60,480. 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 Rahon's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Alice Rahon painting is $512,000.
What is the average price of a medium Alice Rahon painting?
Based on 29 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Alice Rahon painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $69,300, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is the average price of a small Alice Rahon painting?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Alice Rahon painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $24,475, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Alice Rahon's auction record?
Alice Rahon's auction record is $512,000, set in 2020.
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