> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/christ-martin-alfred · updated 2026-11-01

# CHRIST, MARTIN ALFRED (1900–1979)

CHRIST, MARTIN ALFRED is a CH artist with 87 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $282. 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 CHRIST, MARTIN ALFRED sold in 2025 for a hammer price of $323 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a CHRIST, MARTIN ALFRED work worth?

Across 54 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a CHRIST, MARTIN ALFRED work is $282.

The median CHRIST, MARTIN ALFRED painting sells for $334 across 35 lots.

The median CHRIST, MARTIN ALFRED work on paper sells for $173 across 17 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) CHRIST, MARTIN ALFRED paintings typically sell for $269–$544 (the middle half of 31 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 50 | $334†‡ | $3,093‡ | 70% | 2025-11-08 |
| Works on Paper | 35 | $173†‡ | $393‡ | 48.6% | 2018-11-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $1,868†‡ | $3,093‡ | — | 2023-05-12 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 31 | $269–$544†‡ | $368†‡ | $3,093‡ |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $97–$203† | $165† | $346† |

† 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 | 2008 | $3,093‡ |
| Paintings | 2023 | $1,868† |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $393‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $346† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 CHRIST, MARTIN ALFRED worth?

Across 54 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a CHRIST, MARTIN ALFRED work is $282. The median CHRIST, MARTIN ALFRED painting sells for $334 across 35 lots. The median CHRIST, MARTIN ALFRED work on paper sells for $173 across 17 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) CHRIST, MARTIN ALFRED paintings typically sell for $269–$544 (the middle half of 31 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 CHRIST, MARTIN ALFRED painting?

Based on 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a CHRIST, MARTIN ALFRED painting is $334. 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 CHRIST, MARTIN ALFRED's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a CHRIST, MARTIN ALFRED painting is $3,093. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a CHRIST, MARTIN ALFRED work on paper?

Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a CHRIST, MARTIN ALFRED work on paper is $173. 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 CHRIST, MARTIN ALFRED's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a CHRIST, MARTIN ALFRED work on paper is $393. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a medium CHRIST, MARTIN ALFRED painting?

Based on 31 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium CHRIST, MARTIN ALFRED painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $368, 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 CHRIST, MARTIN ALFRED work on paper?

Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium CHRIST, MARTIN ALFRED work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $165, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is CHRIST, MARTIN ALFRED's auction record?

CHRIST, MARTIN ALFRED's auction record is $3,093, set in 2008. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.