Rachel Whiteread (b. 1963)
What is Rachel Whiteread’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 168 auction results for Rachel Whiteread at 28 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,754 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,084–$15,426, n=13). The auction record is $925,382 for Untitled (Twenty-five spaces) (2014, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (Twenty-five spaces), 1994-1995 | Cast resin, in twenty-five parts | $925,382 | Christie's | Oct 2014 |
| 2 | Untitled (Colours) | Plaster, polystyrene and steel | $888,079 | Sotheby's | Jul 2008 |
| 3 | Untitled (Concave and Convex Beds), 1992 | Rubber and neoprene, in two parts | $518,810 | Christie's | Jul 2014 |
| 4 | Untitled (Black Bed), 1991 | Fiberglass | $464,000 | Christie's | May 2005 |
| 5 | Untitled (Pink) | Plaster, polystyrene and steel, in two parts | $280,226 | Sotheby's | Jun 2013 |
| 6 | Untitled (Double), 1998 | Plaster & polystyrene | $271,430 | Christie's | Oct 2005 |
| 7 | Untitled (Blue and Green.1) | Dental plaster, watercolour, polystyrene and steel, in four parts | $260,318 | Sotheby's | Mar 2018 |
| 8 | Untitled (Three Shelves), 2003 | Plaster and steel, in three parts | $239,727 | Sotheby's | Oct 2022 |
| 9 | In Out - II | — | $228,000 | Sotheby's | May 2007 |
| 10 | Untitled (Grey Bed), 1992 | Cast rubber, in two parts | $224,993 | Christie's | Feb 2015 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 54 | $28,880 |
| Works on paper | 18 | $16,718 |
| Other | 47 | $3,754 |
| Prints | 21 | $2,084 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 13 | $112,500 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 58 | $11,419 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 64 | $4,135 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 168 results from 28 houses · How we compute these figures
Rachel Whiteread is a British (modern) artist with 209 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $7,401. 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 Rachel Whiteread sold in 2025 for $30,967, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Rachel Whiteread on OpeningBid →What is a Rachel Whiteread work worth?
Across 168 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Rachel Whiteread work is $7,401.
The median Rachel Whiteread sculpture sells for $18,750 across 67 lots.
The median Rachel Whiteread print sells for $1,844 across 35 lots.
The median Rachel Whiteread work on paper sells for $14,177 across 22 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Rachel Whiteread sculptures typically sell for $2,234–$18,750 (the middle half of 33 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Rachel Whiteread sculptures typically sell for $12,751–$124,436 (the middle half of 20 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 | 37 | $1,844†‡ | $21,104 | 94.6% | 2026-01-14 |
| Paintings | 2 | $10,594 | $10,594 | 50% | 2020-10-28 |
| Works on Paper | 26 | $14,177 | $260,318 | 84.6% | 2025-06-25 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 73 | $18,750†‡ | $925,382 | 91.8% | 2026-03-18 |
| Photography | 5 | $1,742‡ | $10,690‡ | — | 2022-07-05 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 19 | $224,993 | $925,382 | — | 2024-06-25 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Rachel Whiteread's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (37 lots) median $1,844 with 94.6% sell-through. Paintings (2 lots) median $10,594, record $10,594. A typical Rachel Whiteread painting sells for around 5.7× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 19 lots) the median is $224,993.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $618–$2,528†‡ | $1,280†‡ | $19,120 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $1,566–$2,570 | $2,018 | $21,104 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $2,564–$18,894 | $13,500 | $42,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $10,085–$20,432 | $14,177 | $260,318 |
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 33 | $2,234–$18,750†‡ | $5,613†‡ | $925,382 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 20 | $12,751–$124,436‡ | $63,951‡ | $518,810 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $70,375–$204,813 | $118,750 | $464,000 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2014 | $925,382 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2014 | $518,810 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $260,318 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $42,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2000 | $21,104 |
| Prints & Editions | 2004 | $19,120 |
| Photography | 2010 | $10,690‡ |
| Paintings | 2020 | $10,594 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Rachel Whiteread worth?
Across 168 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Rachel Whiteread work is $7,401. The median Rachel Whiteread sculpture sells for $18,750 across 67 lots. The median Rachel Whiteread print sells for $1,844 across 35 lots. The median Rachel Whiteread work on paper sells for $14,177 across 22 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Rachel Whiteread sculptures typically sell for $2,234–$18,750 (the middle half of 33 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Rachel Whiteread sculptures typically sell for $12,751–$124,436 (the middle half of 20 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 Rachel Whiteread sculpture?
Based on 67 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Rachel Whiteread sculpture is $18,750. 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 Rachel Whiteread's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Rachel Whiteread sculpture is $925,382.
What is the average price of a Rachel Whiteread print?
Based on 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Rachel Whiteread print is $1,844. 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 Rachel Whiteread's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Rachel Whiteread print is $21,104.
What is the average price of a Rachel Whiteread work on paper?
Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Rachel Whiteread work on paper is $14,177.
What is Rachel Whiteread's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Rachel Whiteread work on paper is $260,318.
What is the average price of a small Rachel Whiteread sculpture?
Based on 33 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Rachel Whiteread sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $5,613, 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 the average price of a medium Rachel Whiteread sculpture?
Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Rachel Whiteread sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $63,951, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Rachel Whiteread's auction record?
Rachel Whiteread's auction record is $925,382, set in 2014.
See the full Rachel Whiteread record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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