Alex Katz

American | 1927

Alex Katz is an American Postwar & Contemporary painter who was born in 1927.

How much does an Alex Katz cost?

Alex Katz's work has been offered at auction multiple times, with realized prices ranging from 50 USD to 4,151,448 USD, depending on the size and medium of the artwork.

What is Alex Katz's most expensive painting?

Since 1998 the record price for this artist at auction is 4,151,448 USD for Blue Umbrella I, sold at Phillips London in 2019. In the past 12 months, his paintings have averaged 300,843 USD, while his sculptures have sold for an average of 30,076 USD.

Where can I see Alex Katz's works?

His work is currently being shown at multiple venues like Brooklyn Museum of Art in New York. Numerous key galleries and museums such as MoMA, The Museum of Modern Art have featured Alex Katz's work in the past.

Alex Katz in the news

Alex Katz has been featured in articles for , and . The most recent article is written for ArtLyst in March 2025.

Featured for Sale

Red Dogwood 2 from Flowers Portfolio ,2021

By Alex Katz

Hamilton Selway Fine Art

Sarah ,2011

By Alex Katz

Hamilton Selway Fine Art

Peonies ,2021

By Alex Katz

Hindman, Chicago

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Notable Lots

THE RED BAND ,1978

By Alex Katz

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On Time ,2001

By Alex Katz

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Parrot Jungle ,1985

By Alex Katz

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Upcoming Lots

Connie I ,1988

By Alex Katz

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Ann ,1982

By Alex Katz

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Good Afternoon 2 ,1974

By Alex Katz

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Recent Auction Results

Color lithograph, 1975, on Arches Cover White paper, signed and numbered 37/100 in pencil, printed by Styria Studio, Inc

By Alex Katz

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New York: Eight Contemporary Artists Celebrate Their City , published by New York Graphic Society, Ltd

By Alex Katz

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published by Peter Blum Editions, New York, with full margins, framed, with the original cloth-covered portfolio - Alex Katz

published by Peter Blum Editions, New York, with full margins, framed, with the original cloth-covered portfolio ,1986

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Current Exhibitions

From the Vault: Selections of Works on Paper from GRAM’s Collection

GRAM, Grand Rapids Art Museum

Grand Rapids | Michigan | USA

Jan 15,2025 - May 04,2025

Flowers: Flora in Contemporary Art & Culture

Saatchi Gallery

London | UK

Feb 12,2025 - May 05,2025

Alex Katz

Sponder Gallery

Boca Raton | Florida | USA

May 23,2024 - May 23,2025

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Articles

FAD Magazine 17/04/2025

Frieze today revealed the full lineup of highlights for Frieze New York 2025, returning to The Shed from May 7th – 11th.

ArtLyst 30/03/2025

Art Basel Hong Kong 2025 concluded today, reinforcing the status as Asia’s preeminent art fair while celebrating its dynamic and ever-expanding cultural landscape.

Observer 26/03/2025

Buyers at this edition of the fair appear drawn to works of complexity and institutional resonance. Don't mistake muted demand for collector hesitancy in this dynamic market.

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Coverage

“ ..Well-known for his female portraits, landscapes, as well as outdoor and night scenes, Katz always paints with simplicity, creating clearly outlined forms... ”
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Galerie Thaddaeus Ropac, Paris, Marais

“ ..Although primarily known for his large-scale flat portraiture, the artist has been painting from nature since the early 1950s... ”
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Pace New York (508 West 25th Street)

“ ..1927), known for his bold, hard-edged figurative paintings and prints, is one of the most celebrated artists of his generation... ”
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Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

“ ..Whether portraying a dancer at full stride or a secluded landscape seen at sunset, Katz's iconic stylization is the result of careful preparation, beginning with intuitive sketches, continuing with pencil... ”
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The Parrish Art Museum