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Patrick Alston (b. 1991)

What is Patrick Alston’s work worth?

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 18 auction results for Patrick Alston at 2 houses since 2021. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,365 including buyer’s premium (middle half $884–$3,874, n=8). The auction record is $23,940 for Native Sun (2021, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture
#WorkMediumPriceHouseSold
1Native Sun, 2020Acrylic, oil, spray paint, stone spray, foam insulation and plastic shower curtain on sewn canvas, plastic and cotton fabric$23,940PhillipsJun 2021
2Three Fifths, 2020Acrylic, oil, spray paint, stone spray, plastic shower curtain and tarp on sewn canvas, plastic and cotton fabric$13,860PhillipsMar 2022
3Through the Midst, 2020Oil paint$8,890PhillipsMar 2024
4Count it All Joy, 2021Acrylic, enamel, gouache, oil, oil stick, pumice and spray paint on fabric and vinyl$8,451PhillipsDec 2022
5The Spook Who Sat By the Door, 2020Oil paint$8,255PhillipsJun 2024
6Black Boy In A Field of Flowers, 2020Acrylic, oil, gouache and ink on sewn canvas$6,450PhillipsSep 2026
7Three works: (i) The Blue Print; (ii) A revelation of truth; (iii) Manifested, 2020Acrylic, oil, oilstick and spray paint on sewn fabric and vinyl$5,334PhillipsSep 2024
8Joys of Color (By Any Means), 2021Acrylic, oil, enamel, spray paint, gouache and pumice on sewn fabric and vinyl$4,064PhillipsFeb 2025
9Stuck in the Mud, 2019Acrylic, oil, oil pastel and fabric collage on sewn linen and canvas$3,810PhillipsDec 2024
10Kind of Blue, 2021Acrylic, oil, enamel, spray paint, gouache and pumice on sewn fabric and vinyl$3,612PhillipsFeb 2026
Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)
MediumSalesMedian
Paintings8$7,353
Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)
SizeSalesMedian
Large (over 120 cm)9$8,255
Medium (50-120 cm)6$3,128

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 18 results from 2 houses · How we compute these figures

Patrick Alston is an artist with 21 auction lots recorded since 2021, median price $4,064.

A work by Patrick Alston sold in 2026 for $6,450, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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What is a Patrick Alston work worth?

Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Patrick Alston work is $4,064.

The median Patrick Alston painting sells for $5,892 across 12 lots.

The median Patrick Alston work on paper sells for $684 across 1 lots.

Price breakdown by category

CategoryLots trackedMedian priceRecord priceSell-throughLast sale
Paintings12$5,892$23,940—2026-09-21
Works on Paper1$684$684—2025-10-14

Price by size

Paintings

SizeSold lotsTypical range (p25–p75)MedianRecord
large (over 120 cm)8$5,740–$10,132$8,353$23,940

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

Notable results

MediumYearPrice
Paintings2021$23,940
Paintings2022$13,860
Works on Paper2025$684

The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.

Frequently asked questions

What is a Patrick Alston worth?

Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Patrick Alston work is $4,064. The median Patrick Alston painting sells for $5,892 across 12 lots. The median Patrick Alston work on paper sells for $684 across 1 lots.

What is the average price of a Patrick Alston painting?

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Patrick Alston painting is $5,892.

What is Patrick Alston's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Patrick Alston painting is $23,940.

What is Patrick Alston's auction record?

Patrick Alston's auction record is $23,940, set in 2021.

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