> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/james-rizzi · updated 2026-11-03

# James Rizzi (1950–2011)

## What is James Rizzi’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 411 auction results for James Rizzi at 46 houses since 2001. Over the last 24 months the median price was $650 including buyer’s premium (middle half $442–$1,568, n=36). The auction record is $143,796 for My City is now your City (2022, Van Ham Kunstauktionen). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | 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 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | 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 |

**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 10 | $20,747 |
| Other | 24 | $1,056 |
| Prints | 57 | $953 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| 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 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 411 results from 46 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


James Rizzi is an American artist with 434 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $1,206. 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.

**2 James Rizzi works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a James Rizzi work worth?

Across 370 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Rizzi work is $1,206.

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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a James Rizzi worth?

Across 370 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Rizzi work is $1,206. 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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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “James Rizzi auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/james-rizzi (updated 2026-11-03).

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.