Irene Rice Pereira (1907–1971)
What is Irene Rice Pereira’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 116 auction results for Irene Rice Pereira at 20 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $320 including buyer’s premium (middle half $100–$4,480, n=25). The auction record is $104,000 for Untitled (Squares) (2021, Capsule Gallery Auction). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (Squares) | Oil and enamel on canvas | $104,000 | Capsule Gallery Auction | May 2021 |
| 2 | Machine Composition, 1937 | Oil on canvas | $82,550 | Sotheby's | May 2023 |
| 3 | Untitled (Generator), 1932 | Oil on canvas | $60,480 | Sotheby's | May 2022 |
| 4 | Fluctuating | Oil and metal foil on glass and panel | $56,700 | Sotheby's | Mar 2022 |
| 5 | Untitled (oil on animal parchment), 1902 | Oil on animal parchment | $52,500 | Swann Auction Galleries | Dec 2022 |
| 6 | Three White Squares, 1902 | Oil paint | $42,500 | Christie's | Dec 2008 |
| 7 | Inside Outside | — | $39,000 | Sotheby's | Feb 2007 |
| 8 | Untitled (oil and mixed media collage on illustration board), 1902 | Oil and mixed media collage on illustration board | $28,600 | Swann Auction Galleries | Dec 2020 |
| 9 | Infinity of Time #2, 1953 | Painting | $25,600 | Sotheby's | Feb 2026 |
| 10 | Diffraction #6, 1902 | Oil paint | $18,750 | Christie's | Mar 2009 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 31 | $8,750 |
| Other | 10 | $1,191 |
| Works on paper | 61 | $975 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $9,170 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 40 | $1,713 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 50 | $260 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 116 results from 20 houses · How we compute these figures
Irene Rice Pereira is an American artist with 119 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $2,066. 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 Irene Rice Pereira sold in 2026 for $9,600, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 95 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Irene Rice Pereira work is $2,066.
The median Irene Rice Pereira work on paper sells for $780 across 62 lots.
The median Irene Rice Pereira painting sells for $8,960 across 32 lots.
The median Irene Rice Pereira print sells for $736 across 2 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Irene Rice Pereira work on papers typically sell for $100–$1,300 (the middle half of 39 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Irene Rice Pereira work on papers typically sell for $934–$1,756 (the middle half of 22 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 | 2 | $736 | $1,408 | — | 2026-08-18 |
| Paintings | 37 | $8,960† | $104,000 | 86.5% | 2026-10-08 |
| Works on Paper | 78 | $780†‡ | $28,600 | 79.5% | 2026-08-18 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $58,590 | $104,000 | — | 2023-05-17 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Irene Rice Pereira's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $736. Paintings (37 lots) median $8,960, record $104,000. A typical Irene Rice Pereira painting sells for around 12× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $58,590.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $693–$2,133 | $1,690 | $56,700 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $4,154–$11,861 | $8,962 | $104,000 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 12 | $8,108–$11,542† | $9,335† | $60,480 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 39 | $100–$1,300†‡ | $200†‡ | $28,600 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 22 | $934–$1,756 | $1,225 | $3,584 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $104,000 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $82,550 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $28,600 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $6,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $1,408 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $65 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Irene Rice Pereira worth?
Across 95 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Irene Rice Pereira work is $2,066. The median Irene Rice Pereira work on paper sells for $780 across 62 lots. The median Irene Rice Pereira painting sells for $8,960 across 32 lots. The median Irene Rice Pereira print sells for $736 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Irene Rice Pereira work on papers typically sell for $100–$1,300 (the middle half of 39 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Irene Rice Pereira work on papers typically sell for $934–$1,756 (the middle half of 22 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 Irene Rice Pereira work on paper?
Based on 62 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Irene Rice Pereira work on paper is $780. 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 Irene Rice Pereira's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Irene Rice Pereira work on paper is $28,600.
What is the average price of a Irene Rice Pereira painting?
Based on 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Irene Rice Pereira painting is $8,960. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Irene Rice Pereira's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Irene Rice Pereira painting is $104,000.
What is the average price of a small Irene Rice Pereira work on paper?
Based on 39 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Irene Rice Pereira work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $200, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 medium Irene Rice Pereira work on paper?
Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Irene Rice Pereira work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,225, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Irene Rice Pereira's auction record?
Irene Rice Pereira's auction record is $104,000, set in 2021.
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