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# R. C. Gorman (1932–2005)

## What is R. C. Gorman’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 111 auction results for R. C. Gorman at 17 houses since 1995. Over the last 24 months the median price was $332 including buyer’s premium (middle half $228–$590, n=37). The auction record is $5,040 for Luminarias (2022, Santa Fe Art Auction). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (Sleeping Woman), 1969 | Pastel on paper | $4,428 | Santa Fe Art Auction | Aug 2021 |
| 2 | Bust, 1978 | Bronze | $4,000 | Clars Auction Gallery | Mar 2024 |
| 3 | Untitled lot | Oil pastel on Canson Mi-Teintes paper | $2,450 | John Moran Auctioneers | Jun 2014 |
| 4 | Large Pictorial Vase | Fired clay, pigment | $2,280 | Santa Fe Art Auction | Aug 2021 |
| 5 | Untitled (Seated Woman), 1971 | Pastel on paper | $2,214 | Santa Fe Art Auction | Aug 2021 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luminarias, 1996 | Color lithograph, edition 46 of 150 | $5,040 | Santa Fe Art Auction | Feb 2022 |
| 2 | Navajo Dawn, 1992 | Color lithograph, edition 89 of 225 | $4,080 | Santa Fe Art Auction | Feb 2022 |
| 3 | Untitled (Maiden), edition 3/150 | Lithograph on paper | $3,750 | Freeman's Hindman | Nov 2021 |
| 4 | Untitled | Lithographs | $2,200 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jan 2004 |
| 5 | Dream Night, 1981 | Lithograph, edition 110 of 150 | $2,091 | Santa Fe Art Auction | Mar 2026 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 9 | $1,778 |
| Prints | 69 | $487 |
| Sculpture | 6 | $379 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 57 | $800 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $475 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 111 results from 17 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


R. C. Gorman is an American artist with 82 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $590. 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 R. C. Gorman sold in 2026 for $845, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**2 R. C. Gorman works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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

Across 72 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a R. C. Gorman work is $590.

The median R. C. Gorman print sells for $518 across 44 lots.

The median R. C. Gorman work on paper sells for $1,388 across 6 lots.

The median R. C. Gorman painting sells for $3,200 across 1 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) R. C. Gorman prints typically sell for $381–$900 (the middle half of 37 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 | 49 | $518† | $2,200 | 89.8% | 2026-05-06 |
| Paintings | 1 | $3,200† | $3,200† | — | 2020-12-09 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $1,388† | $2,450 | — | 2026-03-10 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | — | 2024-03-22 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $4,040† | $5,040 | — | 2024-03-22 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

R. C. Gorman's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (49 lots) median $518 with 89.8% sell-through. Paintings (1 lots) median $3,200, record $3,200. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $3,200 (buyer's premium not included). A typical R. C. Gorman painting sells for around 6.2× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $4,040.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $307–$475 | $332 | $720 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 37 | $381–$900† | $550† | $2,091 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $687–$1,778 | $1,476 | $2,450 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $4,000 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $3,200† |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $2,450 |
| Prints & Editions | 2004 | $2,200 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $2,091 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $1,778 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 72 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a R. C. Gorman work is $590. The median R. C. Gorman print sells for $518 across 44 lots. The median R. C. Gorman work on paper sells for $1,388 across 6 lots. The median R. C. Gorman painting sells for $3,200 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) R. C. Gorman prints typically sell for $381–$900 (the middle half of 37 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 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a R. C. Gorman print is $518. 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 $2,200.

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

Based on 37 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium R. C. Gorman print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $550, 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 $4,428, set in 2021.

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