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# Paul Rudolph (1918–1997)

Paul Rudolph is an American artist with 30 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $3,750.

A work by Paul Rudolph sold in 2019 for $920,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Paul Rudolph work worth?

Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Rudolph work is $3,750.

The median Paul Rudolph painting sells for $2,500 across 5 lots.

The median Paul Rudolph print sells for $156 across 2 lots.

The median Paul Rudolph sculpture sells for $16,816 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 4 | $156 | $300 | 50% | 2009-11-10 |
| Paintings | 5 | $2,500 | $2,750 | — | 2021-05-20 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $16,816 | $16,816 | — | 2014-04-29 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |

Paul Rudolph's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $156 with 50% sell-through. Paintings (5 lots) median $2,500, record $2,750. A typical Paul Rudolph painting sells for around 16× the price of a typical print.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2014 | $16,816 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $2,750 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $2,750 |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $300 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $12 |

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 Paul Rudolph worth?

Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Rudolph work is $3,750. The median Paul Rudolph painting sells for $2,500 across 5 lots. The median Paul Rudolph print sells for $156 across 2 lots. The median Paul Rudolph sculpture sells for $16,816 across 1 lots.

### What is Paul Rudolph's auction record?

Paul Rudolph's auction record is $920,000, set in 2019.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.