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# Rett Sturman (b. 1946)

Rett Sturman is an American artist with 9 auction lots recorded since 2021, median price $1,400. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Rett Sturman is recorded as sold in 2023 for $1,400; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Rett Sturman work worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Rett Sturman work is $1,400.

The median Rett Sturman painting sells for $1,450 across 8 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 8 | $1,450‡ | $2,500‡ | — | 2025-06-26 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $1,500–$2,000‡ | $1,600‡ | $2,500‡ |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $2,500‡ |
| Paintings | 2023 | $2,000‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Rett Sturman worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Rett Sturman work is $1,400. The median Rett Sturman painting sells for $1,450 across 8 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Rett Sturman's auction record?

Rett Sturman's auction record is $2,500, set in 2022. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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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, “Rett Sturman auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/rett-sturman (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.