What is a David Altmejd sculpture worth?
b. 1974 · Price guide from past auction results
Based on 16 priced auction sales, works by David Altmejd have sold for a median of $29,550Sign up free to see. Half of them sold between $20,488Sign up free to see and $55,729Sign up free to see. For sculptures alone, the median is $35,709Sign up free to see across 9 sales. In the last five years the median was $16,510Sign up free to see across 5 sales. These are past auction results, not a valuation: medium, size, condition and provenance all change what a particular work brings.
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David Altmejd prices by medium
- Auction results
- 19
- Sold rate
- 84%
- Active at auction
- 2013–2026
- Median price
- $29.6kSign up free to see
- Record price
- $198kSign up free to see L’oeuf, Phillips, Sep 2018
| Medium | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 9 | $25k–$71.2kSign up free to see | $35.7kSign up free to see |
| Paintings | 6 | $18.7k–$30.3kSign up free to see | $24kSign up free to see |
Top auction houses: Phillips (19)
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Typical range is the middle half of priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). Past auction results, not a valuation.
Prices by size
| Size (longest side) | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-size (30–75 cm) | 6 | $19.6k–$27.3kSign up free to see | $25.8kSign up free to see |
| Very large (over 150 cm) | 8 | $42.7k–$85.3kSign up free to see | $60.9kSign up free to see |
Recent David Altmejd sales
- The Storms, Aqua-Resin, epoxy resin, fiberglass, epoxy dough, steel, graphite and MSA varnis — $8,385Sign up free to see, Phillips, Jun 16, 2026
- Vampire, polyurethane foam, epoxy clay, epoxy gel, epoxy resin, quartz, steel, glass eyes — $16,510Sign up free to see, Phillips, Jun 18, 2025
- The Settlers, wood, paint, Plexiglas, clay, glue, mirror, foam, resin, electric lighting syste — $45,044Sign up free to see, Phillips, Dec 4, 2024
- Untitled (Eggs), plaster and burlap — $1,601Sign up free to see, Phillips, Nov 26, 2024
- La concentration, polyurethane foam, epoxy clay, epoxy gel, acrylic, synthetic hair, ink, quartz, — $17,780Sign up free to see, Phillips, May 16, 2023
- La chambre d'hôte, Plexiglas, metal wire, thread, acrylic paint and acrylic gel — $21,391Sign up free to see, Phillips, Oct 21, 2020
- Untitled, epoxy clay, plaster, glass eyes, synthetic hair, acrylic paint, wire, resin and — $31,600Sign up free to see, Phillips, Jul 15, 2020
- Le souffle et la voie, Plexiglas, chain, metal wire, cotton thread, acrylic paint, epoxy clay and acryl — $50,560Sign up free to see, Phillips, Jul 15, 2020
Questions about David Altmejd prices
What is a David Altmejd sculpture worth?
Based on 16 priced auction sales recorded by ArtSell, works by David Altmejd have sold for a median of $29,550, and half of them sold between $20,488 and $55,729. For sculptures alone the median is $35,709 (9 sales). Medium, size, condition, subject and provenance all affect the price of a particular work; these are past auction results, not a valuation.
What is the most expensive work by David Altmejd sold at auction?
The highest price in ArtSell’s records is $198,000 for “L’oeuf” at Phillips in September 2018.
Which David Altmejd medium sells for the most?
By median price, sculpture lead with $35,709 (9 sales).
How often do David Altmejd works sell at auction?
84% of the 19 lots recorded between 2013 and 2026 sold.
How can I sell a David Altmejd sculpture?
Request a free auction estimate on ArtSell: send photos and details, and our specialists will reply with an estimate. There is no obligation.
ArtSell has recorded 19 auction results for David Altmejd between 2013 and 2026, and 16 of them sold (84%).
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