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# Mathias Joseph Alten (1871–1938)

## What is Mathias Joseph Alten’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 20 auction results for Mathias Joseph Alten at 9 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,064 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,203–$5,334, n=10). The auction record is $10,350 for Mathias Joseph Alten (1871-1938 Grand Rapids, MI) (2007, John Moran Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mathias Joseph Alten (1871-1938 Grand Rapids, MI) | Oil on board | $10,350 | John Moran Auctioneers | Oct 2007 |
| 2 | Sunset over the Water, 1871 | Oil on canvas laid on board | $8,320 | Neal Auction Company | Apr 2024 |
| 3 | Spring Time, 1919 | Painting | $7,620 | Toomey & Co. | Jun 2025 |
| 4 | Hodenpyl Park, 1917 | Wool | $5,715 | Toomey & Co. | Jun 2025 |
| 5 | Autumn Gold, 1918 | Painting | $5,334 | Toomey & Co. | Jun 2025 |
| 6 | Spring Time, 1919 | Wool | $5,334 | Toomey & Co. | Jun 2025 |
| 7 | Valencia Coastline | Oil on canvas | $5,000 | Grogan & Company | Nov 2020 |
| 8 | Untitled (oil on board), 1871 | Wool | $4,064 | Toomey & Co. | Jun 2025 |
| 9 | Untitled (oil on board), 1871 | Wool | $4,064 | Toomey & Co. | Oct 2025 |
| 10 | Michigan Pines, 1914 | Wool | $3,810 | Toomey & Co. | Oct 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 16 | $3,937 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $5,167 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 20 results from 9 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Mathias Joseph Alten is an American artist with 21 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $4,064. 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 Mathias Joseph Alten sold in 2025 for $4,064, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Mathias Joseph Alten work worth?

Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mathias Joseph Alten work is $4,064.

The median Mathias Joseph Alten painting sells for $4,532 across 18 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 | 18 | $4,532†‡ | $10,350 | — | 2025-12-18 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $3,874–$5,661† | $5,167† | $10,350 |

† 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 | 2007 | $10,350 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $8,320 |

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 Mathias Joseph Alten worth?

Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mathias Joseph Alten work is $4,064. The median Mathias Joseph Alten painting sells for $4,532 across 18 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 Mathias Joseph Alten painting?

Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Mathias Joseph Alten painting is $4,532. 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 Mathias Joseph Alten's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Mathias Joseph Alten painting is $10,350.

### What is the average price of a small Mathias Joseph Alten painting?

Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Mathias Joseph Alten painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $5,167, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Mathias Joseph Alten's auction record?

Mathias Joseph Alten's auction record is $10,350, set in 2007.

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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.