> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/larry-pirnie · updated 2026-11-02

# Larry Pirnie (b. 1940)

## What is Larry Pirnie’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 14 auction results for Larry Pirnie at 5 houses since 1991. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,765 including buyer’s premium (middle half $896–$3,569, n=8). The auction record is $5,000 for Wild Horse Quarter (2019, John Moran Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wild Horse Quarter, 1990 | Acrylic and papier-mâché on wood panel | $5,000 | John Moran Auctioneers | Sep 2019 |
| 2 | Hilltoppers, 1989 | Acrylic and mixed media relief sculpture on panel | $4,445 | John Moran Auctioneers | Apr 2026 |
| 3 | When Everything is Perfect, 1999 | Acrylic on canvas | $4,290 | John Moran Auctioneers | Nov 2025 |
| 4 | Waiting for the Boss, 1995 | Acrylic and paper collage on panel | $3,328 | Toomey & Co. | Jun 2026 |
| 5 | I've Got Ya Surrounded, 1987 | Acrylic and mixed media on two canvases | $3,000 | John Moran Auctioneers | Jun 2024 |
| 6 | Coming Up the Draw, 1990 | Acrylic and mixed media relief sculpture on panel | $2,970 | John Moran Auctioneers | Apr 2026 |
| 7 | Damned If You Don't, Damned If You Do, 1940 | Mixed media on canvas | $2,560 | Bonhams | Feb 2026 |
| 8 | Cowboy at Sunset, 1991 | Acrylic on wove paper | $1,100 | John Moran Auctioneers | Jun 2024 |
| 9 | Wettin' the Whistle, 1988 | Acrylic, beer can and paper collage on canvas in artist's frame | $1,024 | Toomey & Co. | Jun 2026 |
| 10 | Range Love Stories, 1987 | Mixed media on canvas | $550 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Feb 1991 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 11 | $2,560 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $3,328 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 7 | $1,100 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 14 results from 5 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Larry Pirnie is an American artist with 7 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $787.

A work by Larry Pirnie sold in 2026 for $3,328, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Larry Pirnie work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Larry Pirnie work worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Larry Pirnie work is $787.

The median Larry Pirnie painting sells for $2,560 across 3 lots.

The median Larry Pirnie work on paper sells for $1,024 across 3 lots.

The median Larry Pirnie sculpture sells for $3,708 across 2 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 3 | $2,560 | $4,290 | — | 2026-02-12 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $1,024 | $3,328 | — | 2026-06-30 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $3,708 | $4,445 | — | 2026-04-07 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $4,445 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $4,290 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $3,328 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $2,970 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $2,560 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $1,024 |

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 Larry Pirnie worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Larry Pirnie work is $787. The median Larry Pirnie painting sells for $2,560 across 3 lots. The median Larry Pirnie work on paper sells for $1,024 across 3 lots. The median Larry Pirnie sculpture sells for $3,708 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Larry Pirnie's auction record?

Larry Pirnie's auction record is $3,328, set in 2026.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Larry Pirnie auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/larry-pirnie (updated 2026-11-02).

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.