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# Alison Saar (b. 1956)

## What is Alison Saar’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 42 auction results for Alison Saar at 12 houses since 2010. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,047 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,517–$3,156, n=14). The auction record is $25,000 for Diggin' (2020, Rago Arts). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Diggin', 2001 | Copper | $25,000 | Rago Arts | May 2020 |
| 2 | Untitled (painted tin, concrete, wood and plastic flowers), 1987 | Sculpture | $23,750 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Oct 2022 |
| 3 | Dreamer, 1956 | Mixed media | $15,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2018 |
| 4 | Rose Tattoo, 1991 | Copper | $15,000 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Oct 2014 |
| 5 | Inheritance, 2009 | Bronze | $8,750 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Oct 2014 |
| 6 | Lily of the Nile, 1985 | Ceramics | $8,125 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Oct 2019 |
| 7 | Palma y Palmera, 1984 | Sculpture | $7,500 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Oct 2022 |
| 8 | Pursuit of Happiness, 1984 | Mixed media assemblage, including painted ceiling tin, plaster, wood and various found objects | $7,250 | Swann Auction Galleries | Apr 2023 |
| 9 | Ju Ju Man, 1985 | Sequins, beads, fabric, tassels | $6,930 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Apr 2024 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Black Snake Blues, 1956 | Lithograph on wove paper | $10,625 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2024 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 9 | $8,125 |
| Other | 8 | $3,388 |
| Prints | 16 | $2,667 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 10 | $5,878 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $3,640 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 42 results from 12 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Alison Saar is an American artist with 53 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $3,438. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Alison Saar sold in 2026 for $4,826, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Alison Saar work worth?

Across 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alison Saar work is $3,438.

The median Alison Saar print sells for $1,988 across 22 lots.

The median Alison Saar sculpture sells for $7,500 across 9 lots.

The median Alison Saar work on paper sells for $4,719 across 2 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 | 26 | $1,988† | $10,625 | 84.6% | 2026-10-01 |
| Paintings | 1 | $3,500 | $3,500 | — | 2015-03-31 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $4,719 | $6,000 | 66.7% | 2021-09-17 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 10 | $7,500 | $25,000 | 90% | 2026-09-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $19,375 | $25,000 | — | 2022-10-20 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Alison Saar's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (26 lots) median $1,988 with 84.6% sell-through. Paintings (1 lots) median $3,500, record $3,500. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $19,375.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $1,168–$2,788† | $1,875† | $4,826 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $1,250–$2,826† | $1,735† | $10,625 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $25,000 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $23,750 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $10,625 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $6,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $4,826 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $3,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $3,438 |

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 Alison Saar worth?

Across 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alison Saar work is $3,438. The median Alison Saar print sells for $1,988 across 22 lots. The median Alison Saar sculpture sells for $7,500 across 9 lots. The median Alison Saar work on paper sells for $4,719 across 2 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 Alison Saar print?

Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alison Saar print is $1,988. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Alison Saar's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Alison Saar print is $10,625.

### What is Alison Saar's auction record?

Alison Saar's auction record is $25,000, set in 2020.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Alison Saar auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/alison-saar (updated 2026-11-02).

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.