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# R.H Quaytman (b. 1961)

## What is R.H Quaytman’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 45 auction results for R.H Quaytman at 4 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $10,920 including buyer’s premium (middle half $10,900–$14,373, n=7). The auction record is $245,000 for Iamb (An American Place) (2014, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chapter 12: iamb/Captions | Oil on wood | $68,750 | Phillips | May 2015 |
| 2 | Chapter 12: Iamb, 2008 | Wood | $62,500 | Christie's | May 2019 |
| 3 | Blink, 1999 | Painting | $60,000 | Christie's | Nov 2016 |
| 4 | O Tópico, Chapter 27, 2014 | Encaustic, silkscreen ink and gesso on panel | $60,000 | Phillips | May 2016 |
| 5 | Conical Wedge Caption, 2011 | Oil paint | $56,250 | Christie's | Nov 2018 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iamb (An American Place), 2008 | Oil, silkscreen, gesso on wood | $245,000 | Phillips | Nov 2014 |
| 2 | Exhibition Guide, Chapter 15 [Jagged Edge Painting In Model] | Oil, silkscreen, gesso on wood | $143,000 | Phillips | May 2015 |
| 3 | Chapter 12 iamb (Checkers), 2008 | Oil, silkscreen, gesso on wood | $78,641 | Phillips | Jun 2015 |
| 4 | Spine, Chapter 20 (iamb/Martin), 2010 | Oil, silkscreen ink and gesso on wood | $69,701 | Phillips | Oct 2024 |
| 5 | Untitled (silkscreen, gesso on wood), 2005 | Silkscreen, gesso on wood | $58,750 | Phillips | May 2013 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 17 | $30,240 |
| Prints | 18 | $25,709 |
| Other | 8 | $21,950 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 35 | $29,490 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $25,000 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 45 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


R.H Quaytman is an American artist with 50 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $28,495.

A work by R.H Quaytman sold in 2024 for $69,701, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a R.H Quaytman work worth?

Across 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a R.H Quaytman work is $28,495.

The median R.H Quaytman painting sells for $42,242 across 14 lots.

The median R.H Quaytman print sells for $10,880 across 11 lots.

The median R.H Quaytman work on paper sells for $60,000 across 3 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 13 | $10,880 | $50,000 | 84.6% | 2026-09-26 |
| Paintings | 15 | $42,242 | $143,000 | 93.3% | 2026-06-09 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $60,000 | $69,701 | 75% | 2024-10-11 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $17,780 | $17,780 | — | 2025-02-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $143,000 | $245,000 | — | 2015-06-30 |

R.H Quaytman's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (13 lots) median $10,880 with 84.6% sell-through. Paintings (15 lots) median $42,242, record $143,000. A typical R.H Quaytman painting sells for around 3.9× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $143,000.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $2,540–$21,086 | $10,880 | $50,000 |

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $18,960–$64,375 | $50,400 | $143,000 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2015 | $143,000 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $78,641 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $69,701 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $60,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $50,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $29,490 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $17,780 |

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.H Quaytman worth?

Across 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a R.H Quaytman work is $28,495. The median R.H Quaytman painting sells for $42,242 across 14 lots. The median R.H Quaytman print sells for $10,880 across 11 lots. The median R.H Quaytman work on paper sells for $60,000 across 3 lots.

### What is the average price of a R.H Quaytman painting?

Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a R.H Quaytman painting is $42,242.

### What is R.H Quaytman's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a R.H Quaytman painting is $143,000.

### What is the average price of a R.H Quaytman print?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a R.H Quaytman print is $10,880.

### What is R.H Quaytman's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a R.H Quaytman print is $50,000.

### What is the average price of a medium R.H Quaytman painting?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium R.H Quaytman painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $50,400, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a medium R.H Quaytman print?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium R.H Quaytman print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $10,880, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is R.H Quaytman's auction record?

R.H Quaytman's auction record is $245,000, set in 2014.

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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, “R.H Quaytman auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/r-h-quaytman (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.