Faith Ringgold (1930–2024)
What is Faith Ringgold’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 122 auction results for Faith Ringgold at 14 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,810 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,142–$8,088, n=31). The auction record is $1,572,500 for Dinner at Gertrude Stein's: The French Collection Part II, #10 (2024, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dinner at Gertrude Stein's: The French Collection Part II, #10, 1991 | Acrylic on canvas and ink on stitched printed and dyed fabrics | $1,572,500 | Sotheby's | May 2024 |
| 2 | American People Series #7: The Cocktail Party, 1964 | Oil paint | $600,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2024 |
| 3 | Maya's Quilt of Life, 1930 | Acrylic on canvas and painted | $461,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Sep 2015 |
| 4 | Tar Beach II, 1990 | Multicolored screenprint on stitched plain weave, printed cotton plain weave, black and green synthetic moire | $252,000 | Christie's | Oct 2024 |
| 5 | Sleeping: Lover's Quilt #2, 1930 | Acrylic on canvas and pieced tie dyed and printed fabrics | $221,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Apr 2019 |
| 6 | Double Dutch on the Golden Gate Bridge, 1988 | Acrylic on canvas | $209,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Apr 2016 |
| 7 | Tar Beach 2, 1990 | Screenprint on stitched and printed cotton | $190,500 | Sotheby's | May 2025 |
| 8 | Feminist Series #8, 1972 | Acrylic on canvas and fabric, on hanging rod with two tassels | $177,800 | Sotheby's | Mar 2023 |
| 9 | Slave Rape #6: Run You Might Get Away, 1973 | Oil on canvas with fabric borders and lucite rod | $60,000 | Sotheby's | Sep 2024 |
| 10 | Anyone Can Fly, 2024 | Acrylic on wove paper | $55,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Feb 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 11 | $209,000 |
| Works on paper | 12 | $12,188 |
| Prints | 81 | $3,750 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $209,000 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $8,255 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 75 | $3,840 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 122 results from 14 houses · How we compute these figures
Faith Ringgold is an American artist with 146 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $4,064. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Faith Ringgold sold in 2026 for $8,255, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 122 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Faith Ringgold work is $4,064.
The median Faith Ringgold print sells for $3,750 across 94 lots.
The median Faith Ringgold work on paper sells for $11,548 across 12 lots.
The median Faith Ringgold painting sells for $209,000 across 9 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Faith Ringgold prints typically sell for $2,322–$4,956 (the middle half of 74 sold lots).
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 99 | $3,750† | $252,000 | 94.9% | 2026-10-14 |
| Paintings | 9 | $209,000 | $1.6M | — | 2024-11-21 |
| Works on Paper | 12 | $11,548† | $20,000 | — | 2026-10-01 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $21,590 | $21,590 | — | 2025-02-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $236,500 | $1.6M | — | 2025-05-16 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Faith Ringgold's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (99 lots) median $3,750 with 94.9% sell-through. Paintings (9 lots) median $209,000, record $1,572,500. A typical Faith Ringgold painting sells for around 56× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 8 lots) the median is $236,500.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $2,312–$10,469 | $5,095 | $20,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 74 | $2,322–$4,956† | $3,341† | $37,500 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $185,600–$401,000 | $215,000 | $1.6M |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $6,468–$14,360† | $8,500† | $20,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $11,875–$16,380 | $13,970 | $20,000 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2024 | $1.6M |
| Paintings | 2024 | $600,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $252,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $190,500 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $21,590 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $20,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $20,000 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Faith Ringgold worth?
Across 122 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Faith Ringgold work is $4,064. The median Faith Ringgold print sells for $3,750 across 94 lots. The median Faith Ringgold work on paper sells for $11,548 across 12 lots. The median Faith Ringgold painting sells for $209,000 across 9 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Faith Ringgold prints typically sell for $2,322–$4,956 (the middle half of 74 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Faith Ringgold print?
Based on 94 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Faith Ringgold print is $3,750. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Faith Ringgold's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Faith Ringgold print is $252,000.
What is the average price of a Faith Ringgold work on paper?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Faith Ringgold work on paper is $11,548. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Faith Ringgold's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Faith Ringgold work on paper is $20,000.
What is the average price of a medium Faith Ringgold print?
Based on 74 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Faith Ringgold print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,341, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Faith Ringgold's auction record?
Faith Ringgold's auction record is $1,572,500, set in 2024.
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