> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ricci-albenda · updated 2026-11-02

# Ricci Albenda (b. 1966)

## What is Ricci Albenda’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 23 auction results for Ricci Albenda at 7 houses since 2012. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,000 including buyer’s premium (middle half $825–$5,760, n=7). The auction record is $46,393 for You're Sixteen, You're Beautiful and You're Mine (2015, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | You're Sixteen, You're Beautiful and You're Mine, 2010 | Acrylic paint | $46,393 | Phillips | Oct 2015 |
| 2 | Honest, 1990 | Acrylic paint | $23,940 | Sotheby's | Dec 2022 |
| 3 | Portal to Another Dimension (Denise) / Negative, 2001 | Fiberglass | $18,750 | Phillips | Sep 2013 |
| 4 | Think, 1996 | Acrylic paint | $11,970 | Sotheby's | Dec 2020 |
| 5 | Jai Alai, 1998 | Acrylic paint | $9,525 | Phillips | Jul 2025 |
| 6 | Upstart, 1990 | Paper | $8,890 | Sotheby's | Dec 2023 |
| 7 | Universe, 2002 | Glasfaser | $8,418 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Mar 2012 |
| 8 | People (primary painting) (Do You See What I See? Series), 1996 | Acrylic and pigment on canvas | $8,255 | Sotheby's | Sep 2023 |
| 9 | Peconic Bay, 2015 | Acrylic on canvas mounted on panel | $7,680 | Sotheby's | Jun 2026 |
| 10 | People, 1996 | Acrylic paint | $7,620 | Sotheby's | Dec 2023 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 6 | $8,019 |
| Paintings | 10 | $5,153 |
| Sculpture | 5 | $882 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $8,418 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $6,300 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $1,330 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 23 results from 7 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Ricci Albenda is an American artist with 25 auction lots recorded since 2012, median price $4,005.

A work by Ricci Albenda sold in 2026 for $7,680, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ricci Albenda work worth?

Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ricci Albenda work is $4,005.

The median Ricci Albenda painting sells for $6,300 across 11 lots.

The median Ricci Albenda work on paper sells for $10,430 across 4 lots.

The median Ricci Albenda sculpture sells for $1,778 across 3 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 12 | $6,300 | $46,393 | 91.7% | 2026-10-08 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $10,430 | $23,940 | — | 2024-03-11 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $1,778 | $18,750 | — | 2025-05-02 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $3,126–$8,890 | $7,680 | $46,393 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2015 | $46,393 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $23,940 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2013 | $18,750 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $11,970 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $9,525 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $1,778 |

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 Ricci Albenda worth?

Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ricci Albenda work is $4,005. The median Ricci Albenda painting sells for $6,300 across 11 lots. The median Ricci Albenda work on paper sells for $10,430 across 4 lots. The median Ricci Albenda sculpture sells for $1,778 across 3 lots.

### What is the average price of a Ricci Albenda painting?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ricci Albenda painting is $6,300.

### What is Ricci Albenda's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ricci Albenda painting is $46,393.

### What is Ricci Albenda's auction record?

Ricci Albenda's auction record is $46,393, set in 2015.

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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, “Ricci Albenda auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ricci-albenda (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.