Alec Monopoly's Auction Record Jumps 275%

Alec Monopoly's Auction Record Jumps 275%

3 min read  ·  21 May 2026

Skeleton Monopoly Bag. Image courtesy of Phillips

Skeleton Monopoly Bag. Image courtesy of Phillips

Alec Monopoly, Skeleton Monopoly Bag (2021) sold for $193,500, more than the low estimate at Phillips in New York on May 21. The paint and Birkin bag work has been traded once in the past.

The sale beat the artist’s previous auction record by $142,200, a 275% rise.

Mr. Monopoly, (Undated). Sold for $51,200 in 2020. Image courtesy of Heritage Auctions
Mr. Monopoly (2000). Sold for $36,200 in 2020. Image courtesy of Heritage Auctions

Mr. Monopoly, (Undated). Sold for $51,200 in 2020. Image courtesy of Heritage Auctions

The previous record was set by Mr. Monopoly, (Undated), which sold for $51,200 at Heritage Auctions on July 08, 2020.

Sale Date
Title
Price
Record Increase
Venue
City
May 21, 2026
Skeleton Monopoly Bag
$193,500
278 %
Phillips
New York
July 08, 2020
Mr. Monopoly,
$51,200
41 %
Heritage Auctions
-
June 24, 2020
Mr. Monopoly
$36,200
-
Heritage Auctions
Dallas

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