Herb Ritts (1952–2002)
Herb Ritts is an American artist with 77 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $3,243. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Herb Ritts sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $5,519 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 57 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Herb Ritts work is $3,243.
The median Herb Ritts photograph sells for $3,251 across 52 lots.
The median Herb Ritts print sells for $9,682 across 3 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Herb Ritts photographs typically sell for $2,397–$9,187 (the middle half of 31 sold lots).
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 6 | $9,682† | $13,909 | 50% | 2024-09-25 |
| Photography | 61 | $3,251†‡ | $100,819 | 85.2% | 2026-03-07 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $61,047 | $100,819 | — | 2007-10-18 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 31 | $2,397–$9,187‡ | $4,368‡ | $25,291 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $4,873–$31,763†‡ | $5,436†‡ | $100,819 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2006 | $100,819 |
| Photography | 2007 | $61,047 |
| Prints & Editions | 2004 | $13,909 |
| Prints & Editions | 2004 | $9,682 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Herb Ritts worth?
Across 57 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Herb Ritts work is $3,243. The median Herb Ritts photograph sells for $3,251 across 52 lots. The median Herb Ritts print sells for $9,682 across 3 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Herb Ritts photographs typically sell for $2,397–$9,187 (the middle half of 31 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Herb Ritts photograph?
Based on 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Herb Ritts photograph is $3,251. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Herb Ritts's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Herb Ritts photograph is $100,819.
What is the average price of a small Herb Ritts photograph?
Based on 31 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Herb Ritts photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,368, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Herb Ritts's auction record?
Herb Ritts's auction record is $100,819, set in 2006.
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