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Martha Alf

American · 1930–2019 · Painter, Draughtsman

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7auction results2016–2025years recorded71%sold (5)$1.5kSign up free to seemedian price

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  1. Martha Alf, Black, 1974, Oil on canvasBlackLos Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · $7,500≈ £5,284≈ €6,142Sign up to see
  2. Martha Alf, Tall Bosque Pear, 1995, graphite on paperTall Bosque PearLos Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · $1,905≈ £1,474≈ €1,719Sign up to see
  3. Martha Alf, Apple #6, 1980, Graphite on Strathmore paperApple #6Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · $1,500≈ £1,036≈ €1,337Sign up to see

Martha Alf’s highest prices recorded at auction, ranked in US dollars at each sale-date exchange rate and shown in the currency of the sale (with the buyer’s premium where the house publishes it).

ArtSell has recorded 7 auction results for Martha Alf between 2016 and 2025, of which 5 sold (71%). Recorded sale prices range from $315Sign up free to see to $7.5kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $7.5kSign up free to see for Black at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) in May 2021. The most common medium is drawings (3 lots). Most results come from Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (6) and Bonhams (1).

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  1. Martha Alf, Tall Bosque Pear, 1995, graphite on paper
    Tall Bosque Pear, 1995
    Drawing · Paper
    11¾ h x 9¾ w in (30 x 25 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 221
    $1,905≈ £1,474≈ €1,719Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  2. Martha Alf, Apple, 1998, offset lithograph
    Apple, 1998
    Lithograph
    10⅝ h x 13½ w in (27 x 34 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 378
    $315≈ £253≈ €294Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $200–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  3. Martha Alf, Partial Pear Series #1, 1988, colored pencil, pastel, Xerox on Arches paper
    Partial Pear Series #1, 1988
    Pastel · Paper
    11 h x 8½ w in (28 x 22 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 262
    $1,040≈ £778≈ €917Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  4. Martha Alf, Black, 1974, Oil on canvas
    Black, 1974
    Oil · Canvas
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 86
    $7,500≈ £5,284≈ €6,142Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  5. Martha Alf, Apple #6, 1980, Graphite on Strathmore paper
    Apple #6, 1980
    Drawing · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 266
    $1,500≈ £1,036≈ €1,337Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  6. Martha Alf, Two Pears #50, 1994, ink on paper
    Two Pears #50, 1994
    Drawing · Paper
    8¼ h x 11 w in (21 x 28 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 263
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  7. Martha Alf, Three Pears
    Three Pears
    10 x 16 1/8in (20.5 x 41cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 367
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,200–1,800View at Bonhams ↗

Martha Alf works on paper (4)Martha Alf drawings (3)

Martha Alf: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Martha Alf at auction?

$7,500Sign up free to see, for Black at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (May 2021) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Martha Alf?

The median sale price is $1.5kSign up free to see across 5 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Martha Alf have sold at auction?

5 of 7 recorded lots sold between 2016 and 2025.

Which auction houses sell Martha Alf?

Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) and Bonhams account for the most recorded results. Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Bonhams

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