James Rizzi (1950–2011)
What is James Rizzi’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 406 auction results for James Rizzi at 44 houses since 2001. Over the last 24 months the median price was $650 including buyer’s premium (middle half $421–$1,612, n=35). The auction record is $143,796 for My City is now your City (2022, Van Ham Kunstauktionen). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | My City is now your City, 2006 | Acryl auf Leinwand | $143,796 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Jun 2022 |
| 2 | The King of New York, 2007 | Acryl auf Leinwand | $53,809 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Dec 2020 |
| 3 | Let's All Get Together & Friends, 2002 | Acryl auf Leinwand | $42,382 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Nov 2024 |
| 4 | Let's Take a Trip to the Tropics, 2009 | Acryl auf Leinwand | $42,382 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Jun 2025 |
| 5 | You two, us two, them two, 2004 | Acryl auf Leinwand | $27,246 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Nov 2022 |
| 6 | Mary + Mat, 2004 | Acryl auf Leinwand | $21,816 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Nov 2024 |
| 7 | The things we like all need light, 2007 | Acryl auf Leinwand | $19,677 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Nov 2022 |
| 8 | Way back when the Dinosaurs ruled, 1993 | Acryl auf Leinwand | $15,129 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Jun 2026 |
| 9 | Mama and her babies, 1994 | Öl auf Leinwand | $10,355 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Sep 2015 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Let's get lost at Coney Island, 1991 | Silkscreen in colours and collage, Three-dimensional graphic on cardboard | $9,011 | Ketterer Kunst | Mar 2005 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 10 | $20,747 |
| Other | 23 | $1,126 |
| Prints | 56 | $986 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $42,382 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 23 | $2,750 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 57 | $700 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 406 results from 44 houses · How we compute these figures
James Rizzi is an American artist with 432 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $1,211. 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 James Rizzi sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $2,800 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 369 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Rizzi work is $1,211.
The median James Rizzi print sells for $1,248 across 253 lots.
The median James Rizzi work on paper sells for $1,111 across 30 lots.
The median James Rizzi painting sells for $14,138 across 26 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) James Rizzi prints typically sell for $385–$1,133 (the middle half of 110 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) James Rizzi prints typically sell for $1,126–$4,238 (the middle half of 93 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 | 277 | $1,248†‡ | $14,380 | 91.3% | 2026-10-24 |
| Paintings | 32 | $14,138†‡ | $143,796 | 81.3% | 2026-06-10 |
| Works on Paper | 38 | $1,111†‡ | $9,839 | 78.9% | 2026-09-10 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $2,003‡ | $3,175‡ | 66.7% | 2015-09-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 21 | $19,677†‡ | $143,796 | — | 2026-06-10 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
James Rizzi's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (277 lots) median $1,248 with 91.3% sell-through. Paintings (32 lots) median $14,138, record $143,796. A typical James Rizzi painting sells for around 11× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 21 lots) the median is $19,677.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 110 | $385–$1,133†‡ | $650†‡ | $4,541 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 93 | $1,126–$4,238†‡ | $2,422†‡ | $12,866 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $2,428–$4,541† | $4,458† | $5,200 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $8,205–$19,177†‡ | $13,489†‡ | $27,246 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $21,816–$53,809‡ | $42,382‡ | $143,796 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $254–$1,151†‡ | $574†‡ | $4,900 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $1,477–$4,252†‡ | $2,150†‡ | $9,839 |
† 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 | 2022 | $143,796 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $98,676‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $9,735† |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $9,145† |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $9,011 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $4,900 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2010 | $3,175‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2015 | $832‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a James Rizzi worth?
Across 369 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Rizzi work is $1,211. The median James Rizzi print sells for $1,248 across 253 lots. The median James Rizzi work on paper sells for $1,111 across 30 lots. The median James Rizzi painting sells for $14,138 across 26 lots. Small (under 50 cm) James Rizzi prints typically sell for $385–$1,133 (the middle half of 110 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) James Rizzi prints typically sell for $1,126–$4,238 (the middle half of 93 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 James Rizzi print?
Based on 253 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Rizzi print is $1,248. 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 James Rizzi's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a James Rizzi print is $14,380.
What is the average price of a James Rizzi work on paper?
Based on 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Rizzi work on paper is $1,111. 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 James Rizzi's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a James Rizzi work on paper is $9,839.
What is the average price of a James Rizzi painting?
Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Rizzi painting is $14,138. 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 James Rizzi's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a James Rizzi painting is $143,796.
What is the average price of a small James Rizzi print?
Based on 110 sold lots, the median auction price of a small James Rizzi print (small (under 50 cm)) is $650, 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 James Rizzi print?
Based on 93 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium James Rizzi print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,422, 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 James Rizzi's auction record?
James Rizzi's auction record is $143,796, set in 2022.
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