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# Pierre Alechinsky (b. 1927)

## What is Pierre Alechinsky’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 1,895 auction results for Pierre Alechinsky at 110 houses since 1990. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,583 including buyer’s premium (middle half $737–$5,254, n=167). The auction record is $1,599,787 for Mur d'oiseaux (2018, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mur d'oiseaux, 1958 | Huile sur toile | $1,599,787 | Christie's | Oct 2018 |
| 2 | Soutien de famille (Provider), 1960 | Oil paint | $655,345 | Christie's | Apr 2018 |
| 3 | Paysage par la tranche (Landscape From the Side), 1965 | Oil paint | $459,881 | Christie's | Jun 2009 |
| 4 | Les tenants et les aboutissants, 1959 | Mixed media | $432,809 | Christie's | May 2012 |
| 5 | Fête Lapone, 1981 | Acrylique et encre sur papier marouflé sur toile | $423,261 | Artcurial | Dec 2021 |
| 6 | Hand made, 1967 | Acrylique et collage de papiers sur papier marouflé sur toile | $419,281 | Christie's | Dec 2018 |
| 7 | Paysage impressionné | Huile sur toile | $329,092 | Sotheby's | Jun 2014 |
| 8 | L'or du rien | Acrylique sur papier marouflé sur toile et sur panneau | $312,293 | Sotheby's | Jun 2011 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al Alimon III, 1981 | Aquatinte en noir sur Japon avec un médaillon gravé en rouge au coin inferieur droit | $449,946 | Artcurial | May 2022 |
| 2 | Braille, 1990 | Aquatinte en couleurs, largement rehaussée à l'aquarelle au pinceau en brun | $321,390 | Artcurial | May 2022 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 153 | $68,444 |
| Works on paper | 78 | $10,305 |
| Other | 139 | $10,064 |
| Sculpture | 17 | $5,130 |
| Prints | 707 | $1,000 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 134 | $56,270 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 574 | $1,399 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 244 | $1,205 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 1,895 results from 110 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Pierre Alechinsky is a Belgian artist with 2,289 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $1,498. 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 $1,525 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**20 Pierre Alechinsky works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Pierre Alechinsky work worth?

Across 1,816 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Pierre Alechinsky work is $1,498.

The median Pierre Alechinsky print sells for $903 across 1,248 lots.

The median Pierre Alechinsky work on paper sells for $10,032 across 205 lots.

The median Pierre Alechinsky painting sells for $56,259 across 160 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Pierre Alechinsky prints typically sell for $556–$1,903 (the middle half of 789 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Pierre Alechinsky prints typically sell for $419–$1,129 (the middle half of 300 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 | 1,456 | $903†‡ | $321,390 | 85.7% | 2026-10-20 |
| Paintings | 190 | $56,259†‡ | $1.6M | 84.2% | 2026-05-29 |
| Works on Paper | 218 | $10,032†‡ | $423,261 | 94% | 2026-05-29 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 19 | $5,685†‡ | $29,186 | 94.7% | 2024-06-20 |
| Photography | 5 | $1,983 | $9,375 | 60% | 2025-09-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 94 | $132,568† | $1.6M | — | 2026-05-20 |

† 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 (1,456 lots) median $903 with 85.7% sell-through. Paintings (190 lots) median $56,259, record $1,599,787. A typical Pierre Alechinsky painting sells for around 62× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 94 lots) the median is $132,568.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 300 | $419–$1,129†‡ | $672†‡ | $20,080 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 789 | $556–$1,903†‡ | $928†‡ | $321,390 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 75 | $2,202–$11,879†‡ | $6,160†‡ | $37,949† |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $15,465–$28,424†‡ | $18,812†‡ | $63,472 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 83 | $31,388–$62,306†‡ | $43,883†‡ | $176,224 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 49 | $76,874–$222,720†‡ | $121,124†‡ | $1.6M |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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) | 77 | $3,000–$6,866†‡ | $5,304†‡ | $18,808 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 53 | $10,609–$30,488†‡ | $16,165†‡ | $70,569 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 43 | $51,530–$105,015†‡ | $72,846†‡ | $227,666 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $2,869–$6,637†‡ | $4,971†‡ | $13,500† |

† 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 | 2018 | $1.6M |
| Paintings | 2018 | $655,345 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $423,261 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $321,390 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $227,666 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $107,130 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $29,186 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $20,229 |

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 Pierre Alechinsky worth?

Across 1,816 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Pierre Alechinsky work is $1,498. The median Pierre Alechinsky print sells for $903 across 1,248 lots. The median Pierre Alechinsky work on paper sells for $10,032 across 205 lots. The median Pierre Alechinsky painting sells for $56,259 across 160 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Pierre Alechinsky prints typically sell for $556–$1,903 (the middle half of 789 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Pierre Alechinsky prints typically sell for $419–$1,129 (the middle half of 300 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 1,248 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Pierre Alechinsky print is $903. 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 $321,390.

### What is the average price of a Pierre Alechinsky work on paper?

Based on 205 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Pierre Alechinsky work on paper is $10,032. 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 $423,261.

### What is the average price of a Pierre Alechinsky painting?

Based on 160 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Pierre Alechinsky painting is $56,259. 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 painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Pierre Alechinsky painting is $1,599,787.

### What is the average price of a medium Pierre Alechinsky print?

Based on 789 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Pierre Alechinsky print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $928, 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 300 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Pierre Alechinsky print (small (under 50 cm)) is $672, 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 $1,599,787, set in 2018.

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