Mabel Alvarez (1891–1985)
Mabel Alvarez is an American artist with 56 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $2,750.
A work by Mabel Alvarez sold in 2019 for $3,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Mabel Alvarez on OpeningBid →What is a Mabel Alvarez work worth?
Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mabel Alvarez work is $2,750.
The median Mabel Alvarez painting sells for $3,206 across 24 lots.
The median Mabel Alvarez work on paper sells for $437 across 5 lots.
The median Mabel Alvarez print sells for $246 across 2 lots.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $246 | $300 | — | 2016-07-30 |
| Paintings | 35 | $3,206 | $6,500 | 68.6% | 2019-11-19 |
| Works on Paper | 15 | $437 | $805 | 33.3% | 2019-08-25 |
Mabel Alvarez's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $246. Paintings (35 lots) median $3,206, record $6,500. A typical Mabel Alvarez painting sells for around 13× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $1,150–$3,562 | $3,062 | $4,750 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $2,750–$4,812 | $3,331 | $5,750 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $150–$500 | $437 | $805 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2018 | $6,500 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $5,750 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $805 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $300 |
| Prints & Editions | 1996 | $193 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Mabel Alvarez worth?
Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mabel Alvarez work is $2,750. The median Mabel Alvarez painting sells for $3,206 across 24 lots. The median Mabel Alvarez work on paper sells for $437 across 5 lots. The median Mabel Alvarez print sells for $246 across 2 lots.
What is the average price of a Mabel Alvarez painting?
Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Mabel Alvarez painting is $3,206.
What is Mabel Alvarez's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Mabel Alvarez painting is $6,500.
What is the average price of a Mabel Alvarez work on paper?
Based on 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Mabel Alvarez work on paper is $437.
What is Mabel Alvarez's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Mabel Alvarez work on paper is $805.
What is the average price of a medium Mabel Alvarez painting?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Mabel Alvarez painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,331, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is the average price of a small Mabel Alvarez painting?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Mabel Alvarez painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,062, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Mabel Alvarez's auction record?
Mabel Alvarez's auction record is $6,500, set in 2018.
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