> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/patrick-alston · updated 2026-11-02

# Patrick Alston (b. 1991)

## What is Patrick Alston’s work worth? {#value}

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**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Native Sun, 2020 | Acrylic, oil, spray paint, stone spray, foam insulation and plastic shower curtain on sewn canvas, plastic and cotton fabric | $23,940 | Phillips | Jun 2021 |
| 2 | Three Fifths, 2020 | Acrylic, oil, spray paint, stone spray, plastic shower curtain and tarp on sewn canvas, plastic and cotton fabric | $13,860 | Phillips | Mar 2022 |
| 3 | Through the Midst, 2020 | Oil paint | $8,890 | Phillips | Mar 2024 |
| 4 | Count it All Joy, 2021 | Acrylic, enamel, gouache, oil, oil stick, pumice and spray paint on fabric and vinyl | $8,451 | Phillips | Dec 2022 |
| 5 | The Spook Who Sat By the Door, 2020 | Oil paint | $8,255 | Phillips | Jun 2024 |
| 6 | Black Boy In A Field of Flowers, 2020 | Acrylic, oil, gouache and ink on sewn canvas | $6,450 | Phillips | Sep 2026 |
| 7 | Three works: (i) The Blue Print; (ii) A revelation of truth; (iii) Manifested, 2020 | Acrylic, oil, oilstick and spray paint on sewn fabric and vinyl | $5,334 | Phillips | Sep 2024 |
| 8 | Joys of Color (By Any Means), 2021 | Acrylic, oil, enamel, spray paint, gouache and pumice on sewn fabric and vinyl | $4,064 | Phillips | Feb 2025 |
| 9 | Stuck in the Mud, 2019 | Acrylic, oil, oil pastel and fabric collage on sewn linen and canvas | $3,810 | Phillips | Dec 2024 |
| 10 | Kind of Blue, 2021 | Acrylic, oil, enamel, spray paint, gouache and pumice on sewn fabric and vinyl | $3,612 | Phillips | Feb 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 8 | $7,353 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| 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](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

## 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

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 12 | $5,892 | $23,940 | — | 2026-09-21 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $684 | $684 | — | 2025-10-14 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $23,940 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $13,860 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $684 |

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 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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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Patrick Alston auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/patrick-alston (updated 2026-11-02).

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.