George Rickey (1907–2002)
What is George Rickey’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 285 auction results for George Rickey at 18 houses since 1997. Over the last 24 months the median price was $33,020 including buyer’s premium (middle half $14,798–$96,303, n=29). The auction record is $519,000 for One Fixed Four Jointed Lines (2019, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | One Fixed Four Jointed Lines, 1988 | Chrome steel | $519,000 | Christie's | May 2019 |
| 2 | One Fixed Four Jointed Lines Biased | Stainless steel | $457,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2007 |
| 3 | Two Lines Oblique Gyratory, 1973 | Stainless steel | $355,600 | Sotheby's | May 2023 |
| 4 | Oblique Down II | Stainless steel | $312,430 | Sotheby's | Jan 2013 |
| 5 | Four L's Excentric II, 1987 | Chrome steel | $269,000 | Christie's | May 2014 |
| 6 | U.N. III, 1955-56 | Stainless steel | $269,000 | Christie's | May 2015 |
| 7 | Lumina I, 1963-1964 | Kinetic sculpture--stainless steel | $262,400 | Christie's | May 2005 |
| 8 | Triple L Excentric Gyratory Gyratory, 1980 | Kinetic sculpture--stainless steel | $262,400 | Christie's | May 2005 |
| 9 | Column of Three Squares Excentric, 1907 | — | $261,852 | Bonhams | Feb 2015 |
| 10 | Two Lines Oblique Down II, 1969-1974 | Stainless steel | $257,000 | Christie's | Nov 2013 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 233 | $37,500 |
| Other | 28 | $28,825 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 77 | $88,200 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 91 | $31,997 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 77 | $17,500 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 285 results from 18 houses · How we compute these figures
George Rickey is an American artist with 330 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $36,392. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by George Rickey sold in 2026 for $211,799, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View George Rickey on OpeningBid →What is a George Rickey work worth?
Across 284 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Rickey work is $36,392.
The median George Rickey sculpture sells for $37,500 across 236 lots.
The median George Rickey print sells for $462 across 7 lots.
The median George Rickey work on paper sells for $1,406 across 1 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) George Rickey sculptures typically sell for $24,878–$45,102 (the middle half of 84 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) George Rickey sculptures typically sell for $9,642–$34,900 (the middle half of 71 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 | 7 | $462† | $104,006 | — | 2025-05-23 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $1,406† | $1,406† | — | 2011-05-25 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 262 | $37,500† | $519,000 | 90.1% | 2026-06-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 46 | $161,925 | $519,000 | — | 2026-06-10 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 71 | $9,642–$34,900† | $17,640† | $146,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 84 | $24,878–$45,102 | $32,378 | $269,000 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 70 | $60,120–$162,888 | $89,600 | $519,000 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $519,000 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $355,600 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $104,006 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $7,560 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $1,406† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a George Rickey worth?
Across 284 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Rickey work is $36,392. The median George Rickey sculpture sells for $37,500 across 236 lots. The median George Rickey print sells for $462 across 7 lots. The median George Rickey work on paper sells for $1,406 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) George Rickey sculptures typically sell for $24,878–$45,102 (the middle half of 84 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) George Rickey sculptures typically sell for $9,642–$34,900 (the middle half of 71 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a George Rickey sculpture?
Based on 236 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a George Rickey sculpture is $37,500. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is George Rickey's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a George Rickey sculpture is $519,000.
What is the average price of a medium George Rickey sculpture?
Based on 84 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium George Rickey sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $32,378, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is the average price of a small George Rickey sculpture?
Based on 71 sold lots, the median auction price of a small George Rickey sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $17,640, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is George Rickey's auction record?
George Rickey's auction record is $519,000, set in 2019.
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