Alex Katz Paintings: Auction Prices

b. 1927

Alex Katz paintings have appeared at auction 100 times in ArtSell’s records between 2009 and 2026; 94 sold, a sell-through rate of 94%. Across 94 sales with a published price, the typical result was $40.2kSign up free to see to $254kSign up free to see (median $78kSign up free to see). The auction record in our data is Blue Umbrella I, sold at Phillips in October 2019 for $4.1MSign up free to see. Sales were recorded mainly at Phillips (64), Ketterer Kunst (9) and Rago Auctions (8).

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1. 
   Edmund, 1972

   Oil · Linen

   81.8 x 122.2 cm (32 1/4 x 48 1/8 in.)

   Phillips · Jul 13, 2021 · Lot 34
   £189,000≈ $261,765≈ €221,011Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £100,000–150,000View at Phillips ↗
2. 
   Zihuatenejo Bay, 1980

   Oil · Board

   9 x 11 3/4 in. (23 x 30 cm)

   Phillips · Dec 8, 2020 · Lot 175
   $50,400≈ £37,920≈ €41,605Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $35,000–45,000View at Phillips ↗
3. 
   Pansies, 2000

   Oil · Board

   23 x 30,5cm

   Van Ham · Dec 2, 2020 · Lot 150
   €29,670≈ $35,800≈ £26,849Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €25,000–View at Van Ham ↗
4. 
   Ada with Mirror, 1969

   Oil · Linen

   83 x 123.5 cm (32 5/8 x 48 5/8 in.)

   Phillips · Oct 20, 2020 · Lot 14
   £529,200≈ $684,309≈ €579,431Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £400,000–600,000View at Phillips ↗
5. 
   Peony Incarnation #11, 2000

   Oil · Board

   23 x 30cm

   Van Ham · Jun 10, 2020 · Lot 292
   €30,960≈ $35,217≈ £27,543Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €25,000–View at Van Ham ↗
6. 
   Untitled (Still Life), 1955

   Oil · Board

   26 1/2 x 41 1/4 in. (67.3 x 104.8 cm.)

   Phillips · Mar 4, 2020 · Lot 44
   $87,500≈ £68,311≈ €78,652Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $50,000–70,000View at Phillips ↗
7. 
   Untitled (Leaves), 2008

   Oil · Board

   22.9 x 30.5 cm (9 x 12 in.)

   Phillips · Feb 14, 2020 · Lot 185
   £38,750≈ $50,491≈ €46,570Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
8. 
   Kate Valk, as Brutus Jones in The Emperor Jones, 2006

   Oil · Linen

   244 x 122 cm (96 1/8 x 48 in.)

   Phillips · Feb 14, 2020 · Lot 122
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £400,000–600,000View at Phillips ↗
9. 
   Gray Bow, 1989

   Oil · Canvas

   101.6 x 330.8 cm (40 x 130 1/4 in.)

   Phillips · Feb 13, 2020 · Lot 26
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £500,000–700,000View at Phillips ↗
10. 
    Meadow, 1996

    Oil · Board

    23 x 30.5 cm (9 x 12 in)

    Ketterer Kunst · Dec 7, 2019 · Lot 345
    €25,000≈ $27,735≈ £21,114Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €15,000–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
11. 
    White Pine 2, 2003

    Oil · Canvas

    183 x 488 cm (72 x 192.1 in)

    Ketterer Kunst · Dec 6, 2019 · Lot 173
    €387,500≈ $429,893≈ £327,263Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €300,000–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
12. 
    Marine Study #413, 1999

    Oil

    22,9 × 30,5 cm

    Grisebach · Nov 29, 2019 · Lot 721
    €27,500≈ $30,201≈ £23,437Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €20,000–30,000View at Grisebach ↗
13. 
    Vivien and Vincent at Playa del Carmen, 1999

    Oil

    22,9 × 30,5 cm

    Grisebach · Nov 29, 2019 · Lot 722
    €58,750≈ $64,519≈ £50,069Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €30,000–40,000View at Grisebach ↗
14. 
    Leigh, 2005

    Oil · Canvas

    213.4 x 154.4 cm. (84 x 60 3/4 in.)

    Phillips · Nov 24, 2019 · Lot 4
    HK$3,990,000≈ $509,922≈ £396,117≈ €461,134Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. HK$3,000,000–5,000,000View at Phillips ↗
15. 
    Alexandra, 1984

    Oil · Linen

    66 1/8 x 78 1/8 in. (168 x 198.5 cm.)

    Phillips · Nov 14, 2019 · Lot 42
    $620,000≈ £482,828≈ €563,790Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400,000–600,000View at Phillips ↗
16. 
    Blue Umbrella I, 1972

    Oil · Canvas

    86.7 x 121.9 cm (34 1/8 x 48 in.)

    Phillips · Oct 2, 2019 · Lot 14
    £3,375,000≈ $4,144,163≈ €3,793,284Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £800,000–1,200,000View at Phillips ↗
17. 
    Ariel, 2014

    Oil · Board

    30.4 x 28.3 cm (11 7/8 x 11 1/8 in.)

    Phillips · Jun 28, 2019 · Lot 211
    £47,500≈ $60,292≈ €52,980Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £25,000–35,000View at Phillips ↗
18. 
    Sunset #6, 2008

    Oil · Panel

    22.9 x 30.5 cm (9 x 12 in)

    Ketterer Kunst · Jun 8, 2019 · Lot 697
    €50,000≈ $56,365≈ £44,337Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €20,000–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
19. 
    Sophie, 2003

    Oil · Canvas

    184 x 122 cm (72.4 x 48 in)

    Ketterer Kunst · Jun 7, 2019 · Lot 150
    €350,000≈ $394,555≈ £310,356Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €200,000–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
20. 
    Senza titolo, 2004

    Oil · Panel

    30,5x12,3 cm

    Farsettiarte · Jun 1, 2019 · Lot 467
    Result not publishedEst. €25,000–35,000View at Farsettiarte ↗
21. 
    Sunset 2, 2008

    Oil · Canvas

    122 x 168 cm (48 x 66.1 in)

    Ketterer Kunst · Jun 9, 2018 · Lot 924
    €275,000≈ $323,235≈ £241,274Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €180,000–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
22. 
    Union Square, 2000

    Oil · Canvas

    48 1/4 x 72 1/8 in. (122.6 x 183.2 cm.)

    Phillips · May 16, 2018 · Lot 143
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $150,000–200,000View at Phillips ↗
23. 
    A Rose

    Oil · Board

    7 1/4 x 9 in. (18.4 x 22.9 cm)

    Bonhams · Oct 25, 2017 · Lot 1032
    $18,750≈ £14,141≈ €15,910Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–25,000View at Bonhams ↗
24. 
    Untitled, 2000

    Oil · Board

    30.2 x 40.4 cm (11 7/8 x 15 7/8 in.)

    Phillips · Jun 30, 2017 · Lot 279
    £23,750≈ $30,823≈ €27,009Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
25. 
    Here's to You, 1962

    Oil · Board

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · May 21, 2017 · Lot 100
    $106,250≈ £81,605≈ €95,044Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $80,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
26. 
    Nessia, 2013

    Oil · Board

    12 x 16 in. (30.5 x 40.6 cm.)

    Phillips · May 17, 2017 · Lot 279
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $25,000–35,000View at Phillips ↗
27. 
    Ada with Green, 1969-1978

    Oil · Canvas

    101.6 x 75.6 cm

    Ravenel · Nov 20, 2016 · Lot 56
    NT$5,520,000≈ $172,942≈ £139,458≈ €162,707Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. NT$5,000,000–7,500,000View at Ravenel ↗
28. 
    Late Afternoon Blue, 2006

    Oil · Board

    23 x 30 cm

    Lempertz · Jun 4, 2016 · Lot 648
    €22,320≈ $24,896≈ £17,250Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €20,000–25,000View at Lempertz ↗
29. 
    Untitled

    Oil · Board

    30 x 40 cm

    Lempertz · Jun 4, 2016 · Lot 647
    €39,680≈ $44,259≈ £30,667Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €25,000–30,000View at Lempertz ↗
30. 
    Here's to You, 1962

    Oil · Board

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Feb 21, 2016 · Lot 143
    $162,500≈ £115,314≈ €147,379Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $80,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
31. 
    Tilda, 2004

    Oil · Board

    16 x 11 7/8 in. (40.6 x 30.2 cm)

    Phillips · Nov 10, 2015 · Lot 264
    $43,750≈ £28,935≈ €40,846Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $40,000–60,000View at Phillips ↗
32. 
    Black Brook, 2002

    Acrylic · Board

    22.9 x 23.5 cm (9 x 9 1/4 in.)

    Phillips · Apr 13, 2015 · Lot 63
    £10,000≈ $14,625≈ €13,860Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
33. 
    Eyes Closed 2, 2004

    Oil · Canvas

    243.8 x 121.9 cm (96 x 48 in.)

    Phillips · Oct 15, 2014 · Lot 28
    £206,500≈ $328,707≈ €259,519Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £150,000–250,000View at Phillips ↗
34. 
    Pink Petunia No. 1, c. 1968

    Oil · Linen

    42½ h x 24¼ w in (108 x 62 cm)

    Wright · Sep 23, 2014 · Lot 107
    $62,500≈ £38,105≈ €48,480Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $100,000–View at Wright ↗
35. 
    John, 1982

    Oil · Other support

    36 x 4 1/2 in. (91.4 x 11.4 cm.)

    Phillips · Sep 16, 2014 · Lot 200
    $27,500≈ £16,973≈ €21,237Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
36. 
    Harbor #2, 1999

    Oil · Linen

    72 x 96 in. (182.9 x 243.8 cm.)

    Phillips · May 16, 2014 · Lot 205
    $281,000≈ £167,172≈ €205,169Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $150,000–200,000View at Phillips ↗
37. 
    Coleman Pond, 1961

    Oil · Board

    12 x 14 in. (30.5 x 35.6 cm.)

    Phillips · Mar 7, 2014 · Lot 165
    $23,750≈ £14,162≈ €17,094Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
38. 
    11:00 PM #35, 1991

    Oil · Board

    30.5 x 22.9 cm. (12 x 9 in.)

    Phillips · Feb 11, 2014 · Lot 232
    £15,000≈ $24,693≈ €18,056Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
39. 
    Reflection, 2007

    Oil · Board

    30.5 x 23 cm. (12 x 9 in.)

    Phillips · Dec 11, 2013 · Lot 41
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
40. 
    Raft, 2004

    Oil · Board

    23 x 30 cm. (9 x 11 3/4 in.)

    Phillips · Dec 11, 2013 · Lot 40
    £12,500≈ $20,480≈ €14,876Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
41. 
    Lillies, 1973

    Oil

    43,5 × 43,5 cm

    Grisebach · Nov 29, 2013 · Lot 757
    €30,000≈ $40,833≈ £24,982Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €18,000–24,000View at Grisebach ↗
42. 
    Study of Leig, 2005

    Oil · Board

    40.3 x 30.2 cm (15 7/8 x 11 7/8 in)

    Phillips · Apr 11, 2013 · Lot 31
    £18,750≈ $28,871≈ €22,007Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
43. 
    Portrait of a Woman With Sunglasses, 1995

    Oil · Panel

    16 x 12 1/8 in. (40.6 x 30.8 cm)

    Phillips · Mar 8, 2013 · Lot 197
    $37,500≈ £24,952≈ €28,648Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–25,000View at Phillips ↗
44. 
    Full-Moon, 1993

    Oil · Panel

    7 7/8 x 16 in. (20 x 40.6 cm)

    Phillips · Mar 8, 2013 · Lot 196
    $15,000≈ £9,981≈ €11,459Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
45. 
    Vincent, Grey Sweater, 1982

    Oil · Board

    40.2 x 30 cm (15 7/8 x 11 3/4 in)

    Phillips · Feb 15, 2013 · Lot 139
    £23,750≈ $36,782≈ €27,603Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
46. 
    Ada, 2011

    Oil · Board

    30,3 × 23 cm

    Grisebach · Nov 30, 2012 · Lot 928
    €24,400≈ $31,686≈ £19,784Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €10,000–15,000View at Grisebach ↗
47. 
    Untitled, 2007

    Oil · Board

    30,2 x 22,8 cm (11,8 x 8,9 in)

    Ketterer Kunst · Dec 10, 2011 · Lot 334
    €18,750≈ $25,095≈ £15,996Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €14,000–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
48. 
    11 P.M. #2, 1991

    Oil · Board

    30,5 x 23 cm (12 x 9 in)

    Ketterer Kunst · Dec 10, 2011 · Lot 335
    €18,750≈ $25,095≈ £15,996Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €14,000–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
49. 
    Libby, 1991

    Oil

    40,5 × 30,2 cm

    Grisebach · Nov 28, 2009 · Lot 344
    €47,600≈ $71,010≈ £43,272Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €18,000–24,000View at Grisebach ↗
50. 
    Yvonne smiling, 1994

    Oil

    153 × 122 cm

    Grisebach · Nov 27, 2009 · Lot 59
    €273,700≈ $408,306≈ £248,815Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €90,000–120,000View at Grisebach ↗

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