Larry Rivers (1923–2002)
Larry Rivers is an American artist with 150 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $1,800. 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 Larry Rivers is recorded as sold in 2026 for $6,055; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Larry Rivers on OpeningBid →What is a Larry Rivers work worth?
Across 107 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Larry Rivers work is $1,800.
The median Larry Rivers print sells for $1,158 across 62 lots.
The median Larry Rivers work on paper sells for $2,883 across 13 lots.
The median Larry Rivers painting sells for $44,371 across 13 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Larry Rivers prints typically sell for $646–$1,802 (the middle half of 46 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 | 76 | $1,158†‡ | $18,999 | 81.6% | 2026-04-14 |
| Paintings | 13 | $44,371† | $399,367 | — | 2019-03-07 |
| Works on Paper | 14 | $2,883† | $654,377 | 92.9% | 2018-09-29 |
| Photography | 2 | $20,224 | $38,248 | — | 2007-05-01 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $227,138 | $654,377 | — | 2016-05-11 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Larry Rivers's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (76 lots) median $1,158 with 81.6% sell-through. Paintings (13 lots) median $44,371, record $399,367. A typical Larry Rivers painting sells for around 38× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $227,138.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $474–$3,925 | $1,381 | $18,999 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 46 | $646–$1,802†‡ | $1,106†‡ | $10,130 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $3,334–$6,722 | $5,890 | $7,569 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $27,706–$172,648† | $44,371† | $399,367 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $1,427–$2,883 | $1,725 | $15,970 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $2,005–$37,212† | $14,166† | $654,377 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $654,377 |
| Paintings | 2007 | $399,367 |
| Works on Paper | 2003 | $238,978 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $215,297 |
| Photography | 2007 | $38,248 |
| Prints & Editions | 2003 | $18,999 |
| Prints & Editions | 2001 | $10,130 |
| Photography | 2005 | $2,200 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Larry Rivers worth?
Across 107 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Larry Rivers work is $1,800. The median Larry Rivers print sells for $1,158 across 62 lots. The median Larry Rivers work on paper sells for $2,883 across 13 lots. The median Larry Rivers painting sells for $44,371 across 13 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Larry Rivers prints typically sell for $646–$1,802 (the middle half of 46 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 Larry Rivers print?
Based on 62 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Larry Rivers print is $1,158. 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 Larry Rivers's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Larry Rivers print is $18,999.
What is the average price of a Larry Rivers work on paper?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Larry Rivers work on paper is $2,883. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Larry Rivers's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Larry Rivers work on paper is $654,377.
What is the average price of a Larry Rivers painting?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Larry Rivers painting is $44,371. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Larry Rivers's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Larry Rivers painting is $399,367.
What is the average price of a medium Larry Rivers print?
Based on 46 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Larry Rivers print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,106, 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 Larry Rivers's auction record?
Larry Rivers's auction record is $654,377, set in 2008.
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