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# Eugene Richards (b. 1944)

Eugene Richards is an American artist with 19 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $470. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Eugene Richards sold in 2024 for $1,618, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Eugene Richards work worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Eugene Richards work is $470.

The median Eugene Richards photograph sells for $622 across 8 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photography | 9 | $622 | $1,495 | 88.9% | 2010-05-20 |

## Price by size

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $670–$1,092 | $920 | $1,495 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 1999 | $1,495 |
| Photography | 1998 | $1,092 |

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Eugene Richards worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Eugene Richards work is $470. The median Eugene Richards photograph sells for $622 across 8 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Eugene Richards's auction record?

Eugene Richards's auction record is $1,618, set in 2024.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.