Pierre Alechinsky (b. 1927)
Pierre Alechinsky is a Belgian artist with 398 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $1,159. 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 Pierre Alechinsky sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $3,631 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 309 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Pierre Alechinsky work is $1,159.
The median Pierre Alechinsky print sells for $838 across 274 lots.
The median Pierre Alechinsky painting sells for $64,447 across 27 lots.
The median Pierre Alechinsky work on paper sells for $5,105 across 26 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Pierre Alechinsky prints typically sell for $507–$2,184 (the middle half of 178 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Pierre Alechinsky prints typically sell for $308–$1,038 (the middle half of 54 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 307 | $838†‡ | $28,899 | 89.3% | 2026-10-28 |
| Paintings | 28 | $64,447‡ | $232,867 | 96.4% | 2020-03-10 |
| Works on Paper | 28 | $5,105†‡ | $81,239 | 92.9% | 2023-03-31 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 4 | $5,612‡ | $9,251 | — | 2025-11-13 |
| Photography | 1 | $1,068 | $1,068 | — | 2025-09-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 19 | $83,544‡ | $232,867 | — | 2020-07-08 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Pierre Alechinsky's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (307 lots) median $838 with 89.3% sell-through. Paintings (28 lots) median $64,447, record $232,867. A typical Pierre Alechinsky painting sells for around 77× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 19 lots) the median is $83,544.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 54 | $308–$1,038†‡ | $473†‡ | $11,196 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 178 | $507–$2,184†‡ | $980†‡ | $17,315 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $3,695–$9,465†‡ | $5,128†‡ | $28,899 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $31,294–$94,467‡ | $47,004‡ | $178,913 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $67,957–$142,491 | $105,356 | $232,867 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $4,015–$7,609†‡ | $4,624†‡ | $24,618† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $6,498–$40,765†‡ | $19,308†‡ | $81,239 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2014 | $232,867 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $178,913 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $81,239 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $77,012‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $28,899 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $20,946‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $9,251 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $6,954 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Pierre Alechinsky worth?
Across 309 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Pierre Alechinsky work is $1,159. The median Pierre Alechinsky print sells for $838 across 274 lots. The median Pierre Alechinsky painting sells for $64,447 across 27 lots. The median Pierre Alechinsky work on paper sells for $5,105 across 26 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Pierre Alechinsky prints typically sell for $507–$2,184 (the middle half of 178 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Pierre Alechinsky prints typically sell for $308–$1,038 (the middle half of 54 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 Pierre Alechinsky print?
Based on 274 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Pierre Alechinsky print is $838. 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 Pierre Alechinsky's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Pierre Alechinsky print is $28,899.
What is the average price of a Pierre Alechinsky painting?
Based on 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Pierre Alechinsky painting is $64,447. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Pierre Alechinsky's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Pierre Alechinsky painting is $232,867.
What is the average price of a Pierre Alechinsky work on paper?
Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Pierre Alechinsky work on paper is $5,105. 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 Pierre Alechinsky's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Pierre Alechinsky work on paper is $81,239.
What is the average price of a medium Pierre Alechinsky print?
Based on 178 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Pierre Alechinsky print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $980, 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 small Pierre Alechinsky print?
Based on 54 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Pierre Alechinsky print (small (under 50 cm)) is $473, 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 Pierre Alechinsky's auction record?
Pierre Alechinsky's auction record is $232,867, set in 2014.
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