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# R. C. Gorman (1932–2005)

R. C. Gorman is an American artist with 108 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $563. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by R. C. Gorman sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $1,100 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**4 R. C. Gorman works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a R. C. Gorman work worth?

Across 95 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a R. C. Gorman work is $563.

The median R. C. Gorman print sells for $468 across 65 lots.

The median R. C. Gorman work on paper sells for $1,598 across 12 lots.

The median R. C. Gorman sculpture sells for $2,188 across 8 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) R. C. Gorman prints typically sell for $245–$664 (the middle half of 60 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 | 70 | $468† | $1,541 | 92.9% | 2026-10-01 |
| Paintings | 2 | $2,660 | $2,660 | 50% | 2026-05-28 |
| Works on Paper | 13 | $1,598† | $5,313 | 92.3% | 2026-04-07 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 8 | $2,188 | $4,063 | — | 2024-03-22 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $4,063† | $7,930 | — | 2024-03-15 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

R. C. Gorman's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (70 lots) median $468 with 92.9% sell-through. Paintings (2 lots) median $2,660, record $2,660. A typical R. C. Gorman painting sells for around 5.7× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 7 lots) the median is $4,063.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 60 | $245–$664† | $453† | $1,541 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $1,097–$2,804† | $1,800† | $5,313 |

† 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 | 2021 | $5,313 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $4,063 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $3,851 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $2,875 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $2,660 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $1,541 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $1,125 |

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 R. C. Gorman worth?

Across 95 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a R. C. Gorman work is $563. The median R. C. Gorman print sells for $468 across 65 lots. The median R. C. Gorman work on paper sells for $1,598 across 12 lots. The median R. C. Gorman sculpture sells for $2,188 across 8 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) R. C. Gorman prints typically sell for $245–$664 (the middle half of 60 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 R. C. Gorman print?

Based on 65 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a R. C. Gorman print is $468. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is R. C. Gorman's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a R. C. Gorman print is $1,541.

### What is the average price of a R. C. Gorman work on paper?

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a R. C. Gorman work on paper is $1,598. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is R. C. Gorman's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a R. C. Gorman work on paper is $5,313.

### What is the average price of a medium R. C. Gorman print?

Based on 60 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium R. C. Gorman print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $453, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a medium R. C. Gorman work on paper?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium R. C. Gorman work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,800, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is R. C. Gorman's auction record?

R. C. Gorman's auction record is $7,930, set in 2023.

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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, “R. C. Gorman auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/lower-left (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.