Alexander Goudie Auction Prices and Value Guide

Alexander Goudie auction prices are tracked in Appraisily's artist market index, with source-directory coverage of 203 records. Use this page to review sold-lot activity, market context, and valuation factors before requesting a formal appraisal.

Alexander Goudie auction prices: quick answer

Alexander Goudie auction prices depend on medium, size, date, condition, provenance, edition details, attribution confidence, and recent comparable auction sales.

Artist
Alexander Goudie
Source records
203
Market update
2026-02-06

Artist context

About Alexander Goudie

Alexander Goudie (1933–2004) was a Scottish painter and sculptor recognized for his figurative work in oils, bronze, and watercolor. Born in Paisley, Scotland, he studied at the Glasgow School of Art from 1950 to 1955 before establishing a studio practice that spanned nearly five decades. Goudie worked primarily in London and traveled regularly to France, developing a body of work centered on portraiture, still life, and figurative composition. He also produced sculptural busts and decorative works in terracotta and plaster. Goudie is situated within the tradition of post-war Scottish figurative painting, a generation of artists who combined academic training with realist and expressive approaches. His son, Lachlan Goudie, is also a professional artist. With over 200 documented auction records, Goudie's paintings and sculptures appear regularly at sale, reflecting the range of media and subjects he pursued throughout his career.

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Common works and media

Goudie's most commonly encountered works are oil paintings on canvas, particularly portraits, figurative studies, still lifes, and heads. He also produced sculptural works in bronze, plaster, and terracotta, including portrait busts and decorative furnishings. Watercolor paintings round out his output. At auction, collectors are most likely to find figurative oils and sculptural busts, with portraits being the most frequently offered category.

Market and appraisal context

Alexander Goudie's work appears regularly in British and international auction sales, with oil paintings and bronze sculptures forming the primary market categories. Collectors most frequently encounter his portraits, figurative studies, and sculptural busts. Provenance, condition, and attribution should be verified through standard appraisal methods. Works linked to exhibitions, commissions, or his Glasgow School of Art circle may attract additional interest. Over 200 auction records are documented, providing comparable data for appraisal analysis, though values vary significantly by medium, size, subject matter, and condition.

Auction categories and appraisal factors

Appraisal caveats

  • No specific auction price records or market trend data were available in the source pack; collectors should consult live auction databases for realized prices.
  • Goudie worked across multiple media (oil, bronze, terracotta, plaster, watercolor), so values may vary significantly by category and size.

Evidence

Sources for artist context

This source-grounded artist context passed Appraisily's promotion threshold: high confidence, strong sources.

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Data basis

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Artist value FAQ

How much is Alexander Goudie worth?

Comparable public auction sales are the best starting point, but final value depends on the specific artwork, condition, size, medium, provenance, and attribution confidence.

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