Brian Alfred (b. 1974)
What is Brian Alfred’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 21 auction results for Brian Alfred at 8 houses since 2008. Over the last 24 months the median price was $381 including buyer’s premium (middle half $286–$953, n=7). The auction record is $15,120 for Untitled (Diving Platform) (2022, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (Diving Platform), 2000 | Acrylic on canvas | $15,120 | Sotheby's | Jul 2022 |
| 2 | My Red Hot Car, 2001 | Acrylic paint | $8,190 | Rago Arts | Mar 2023 |
| 3 | Untitled (Murrah Fed Building), 2000 | Acrylic on canvas | $6,074 | Christie's | Sep 2012 |
| 4 | Conspiracy, 2005 | Digital animation on DVD (viewing copy), 2 catalogues, 2 CD-ROM's, 2 master copy DVD's | $5,215 | Christie's | Dec 2008 |
| 5 | Why?, 2005 | Collage | $4,000 | Bonhams | May 2013 |
| 6 | Untitled (acrylic on canvas), 2001 | Acrylic paint | $3,840 | Rago Arts | Mar 2026 |
| 7 | Help Me, 2005 | DVD animation on endless loop with framed tablet DVD player and additional original edition copy in DVD container with a cover designed by the artist | $3,500 | Bonhams | May 2013 |
| 8 | Ginza, 2001 | Acrylic paint | $1,905 | Sotheby's | Sep 2023 |
| 9 | Aztec Shorts | Mixed media on paper | $1,397 | Sotheby's | Jul 2025 |
| 10 | Rae Cassidy, 2006 | Acrylic paint | $1,000 | Wright | Jul 2020 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 6 | $4,957 |
| Other | 5 | $1,905 |
| Works on paper | 7 | $381 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $4,957 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $508 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 21 results from 8 houses · How we compute these figures
Brian Alfred is an American artist with 28 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $1,782. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Brian Alfred is recorded as sold in 2026 for $2,627; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Brian Alfred on OpeningBid →What is a Brian Alfred work worth?
Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Brian Alfred work is $1,782.
The median Brian Alfred painting sells for $3,840 across 9 lots.
The median Brian Alfred work on paper sells for $444 across 8 lots.
The median Brian Alfred print sells for $318 across 1 lots.
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $318 | $318 | — | 2025-05-23 |
| Paintings | 12 | $3,840‡ | $15,120 | 75% | 2026-10-25 |
| Works on Paper | 9 | $444 | $4,000 | 88.9% | 2025-07-23 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Brian Alfred's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $318. Paintings (12 lots) median $3,840, record $15,120. A typical Brian Alfred painting sells for around 12× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $2,930–$7,661‡ | $4,957‡ | $15,120 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $236–$1,206 | $381 | $4,000 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $15,120 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $8,190 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $4,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $1,905 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $318 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Brian Alfred worth?
Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Brian Alfred work is $1,782. The median Brian Alfred painting sells for $3,840 across 9 lots. The median Brian Alfred work on paper sells for $444 across 8 lots. The median Brian Alfred print sells for $318 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Brian Alfred painting?
Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Brian Alfred painting is $3,840. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Brian Alfred's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Brian Alfred painting is $15,120.
What is Brian Alfred's auction record?
Brian Alfred's auction record is $15,120, set in 2022.
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