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# Irving Richards (1907–2003)

Irving Richards is an American artist with 8 auction lots recorded since 2021, median price $254.

A work by Irving Richards sold in 2025 for $254, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Irving Richards work worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Irving Richards work is $254.

The median Irving Richards work on paper sells for $197 across 3 lots.

The median Irving Richards painting sells for $260 across 1 lots.

The median Irving Richards sculpture sells for $2,375 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1 | $260 | $260 | — | 2021-08-26 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $197 | $197 | — | 2024-09-26 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $2,375 | $2,375 | — | 2021-05-20 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $2,375 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $260 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $197 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $197 |

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 Irving Richards worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Irving Richards work is $254. The median Irving Richards work on paper sells for $197 across 3 lots. The median Irving Richards painting sells for $260 across 1 lots. The median Irving Richards sculpture sells for $2,375 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Irving Richards's auction record is $4,788, 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.