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# Richard Aldrich (b. 1975)

## What is Richard Aldrich’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 76 auction results for Richard Aldrich at 8 houses since 2010. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,826 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,061–$7,938, n=11). The auction record is $69,984 for Untitled (X painting on surface showing three distinct levels) (2014, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (X painting on surface showing three distinct levels), 2008 | Painting | $69,984 | Phillips | Oct 2014 |
| 2 | Untitled, 2009 | Oil, wax, wood, linen on cut linen | $67,657 | Phillips | Oct 2015 |
| 3 | Untitled (wouldn't you miss me?); Crazy Eyes; Untitled, 2006 | Wood | $56,703 | Phillips | Apr 2018 |
| 4 | La Belle Noiseuse, oil, wax, paper and almonds on linen, 2008 | Painting | $55,000 | Phillips | Feb 2018 |
| 5 | Parts Painted and Taken Away, 2010 | Painting | $42,589 | Phillips | Feb 2013 |
| 6 | Coward, 2007 | Painting | $42,428 | Christie's | Apr 2016 |
| 7 | 2 works: (i) Who Knows Where the Time Goes Performed by Nina Simone; (ii) Untitled, 2008 | (i) enamel silkscreen on linen; (ii) oil, wax and collage on linen | $39,512 | Phillips | Oct 2017 |
| 8 | Bird Lady of the Misty River, 2018 | Oil, wax and oil crayon on canvas | $33,020 | Sotheby's | Feb 2024 |
| 9 | Past Present and Future, 2009 | Charcoal | $32,445 | Phillips | Jun 2017 |
| 10 | Untitled, 2011 | Painting | $31,321 | Phillips | Apr 2021 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 67 | $8,890 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 33 | $17,161 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 29 | $6,985 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 9 | $5,040 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 76 results from 8 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Richard Aldrich is an American artist with 89 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $8,890.

A work by Richard Aldrich sold in 2025 for $8,890, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Richard Aldrich work worth?

Across 76 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Aldrich work is $8,890.

The median Richard Aldrich painting sells for $8,890 across 59 lots.

The median Richard Aldrich work on paper sells for $8,572 across 9 lots.

The median Richard Aldrich print sells for $39,512 across 1 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Richard Aldrich paintings typically sell for $4,238–$10,119 (the middle half of 28 sold lots).

Large (over 120 cm) Richard Aldrich paintings typically sell for $10,417–$28,821 (the middle half of 20 sold lots).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $39,512 | $39,512 | 50% | 2017-10-05 |
| Paintings | 67 | $8,890 | $67,657 | 88.1% | 2026-02-10 |
| Works on Paper | 9 | $8,572 | $33,020 | — | 2026-05-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $62,180 | $69,984 | — | 2018-04-11 |

Richard Aldrich's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $39,512 with 50% sell-through. Paintings (67 lots) median $8,890, record $67,657. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $62,180.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 28 | $4,238–$10,119 | $6,935 | $32,445 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $4,933–$8,697 | $6,985 | $25,000 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 20 | $10,417–$28,821 | $17,075 | $67,657 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $8,890–$15,286 | $10,625 | $33,020 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2015 | $67,657 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $55,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $39,512 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $33,020 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $15,286 |

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 Richard Aldrich worth?

Across 76 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Aldrich work is $8,890. The median Richard Aldrich painting sells for $8,890 across 59 lots. The median Richard Aldrich work on paper sells for $8,572 across 9 lots. The median Richard Aldrich print sells for $39,512 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Richard Aldrich paintings typically sell for $4,238–$10,119 (the middle half of 28 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Richard Aldrich paintings typically sell for $10,417–$28,821 (the middle half of 20 sold lots).

### What is the average price of a Richard Aldrich painting?

Based on 59 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Richard Aldrich painting is $8,890.

### What is Richard Aldrich's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Richard Aldrich painting is $67,657.

### What is the average price of a small Richard Aldrich painting?

Based on 28 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Richard Aldrich painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $6,935, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a large Richard Aldrich painting?

Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Richard Aldrich painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $17,075, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Richard Aldrich's auction record?

Richard Aldrich's auction record is $69,984, set in 2014.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 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.