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# Richard Artschwager (1924–2013)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 350 auction results for Richard Artschwager at 26 houses since 1999. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,946 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,028–$12,750, n=64). The auction record is $1,272,000 for Interior with Sideboard I (2007, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Interior with Sideboard I, 1974 | Acrylic paint | $1,272,000 | Christie's | May 2007 |
| 2 | Sailors, 1966 | Acrylic paint | $1,205,000 | Christie's | May 2014 |
| 3 | Woman on Swing, 1969 | Acrylic paint | $993,000 | Christie's | Nov 2007 |
| 4 | Portrait of Holly, 1971 | Acrylic paint | $825,000 | Christie's | May 2008 |
| 5 | Dining Room | Acrylic on celotex with metal frame | $713,000 | Sotheby's | May 2008 |
| 6 | Two-Part Invention, 1967 | Formica on wood | $635,000 | Christie's | May 2026 |
| 7 | Double Portrait, 1964 | Acrylic paint | $599,420 | Christie's | Jun 2008 |
| 8 | Dining Room, 1971 | Acrylic paint | $482,500 | Christie's | May 2012 |
| 9 | Palace Hotel, 1974 | Acrylic paint | $437,000 | Christie's | Nov 2015 |
| 10 | File | — | $433,000 | Sotheby's | May 2008 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 62 | $47,690 |
| Sculpture | 33 | $6,250 |
| Other | 140 | $5,407 |
| Works on paper | 50 | $4,558 |
| Prints | 34 | $858 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 45 | $68,750 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 173 | $6,100 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 83 | $2,032 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 350 results from 26 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Richard Artschwager is an American artist with 415 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $5,313. 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 Richard Artschwager sold in 2026 for $67,823, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Richard Artschwager work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Richard Artschwager work worth?

Across 349 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Artschwager work is $5,313.

The median Richard Artschwager painting sells for $38,875 across 63 lots.

The median Richard Artschwager print sells for $1,146 across 64 lots.

The median Richard Artschwager sculpture sells for $4,807 across 60 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Richard Artschwager work on papers typically sell for $2,750–$7,841 (the middle half of 37 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Richard Artschwager paintings typically sell for $19,632–$54,688 (the middle half of 34 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 | 72 | $1,146† | $13,750 | 88.9% | 2026-03-13 |
| Paintings | 72 | $38,875 | $1.3M | 87.5% | 2026-06-16 |
| Works on Paper | 56 | $5,227† | $147,750 | 87.5% | 2026-10-08 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 69 | $4,807† | $239,400 | 87% | 2025-12-16 |
| Photography | 6 | $1,250 | $3,515 | 83.3% | 2025-10-21 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 32 | $240,791 | $1.3M | — | 2026-05-20 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Richard Artschwager's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (72 lots) median $1,146 with 88.9% sell-through. Paintings (72 lots) median $38,875, record $1,272,000. A typical Richard Artschwager painting sells for around 34× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 32 lots) the median is $240,791.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 32 | $380–$2,148† | $984† | $13,750 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 31 | $418–$2,350† | $1,260† | $7,500 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $14,805–$40,438 | $29,111 | $62,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 34 | $19,632–$54,688 | $35,469 | $1.2M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 18 | $44,878–$424,404 | $67,135 | $1.3M |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $2,024–$3,283 | $2,124 | $8,325 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 37 | $2,750–$7,841† | $5,227† | $39,468 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $1,852–$4,078† | $2,576† | $13,200 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 30 | $3,240–$10,000 | $5,080 | $35,560 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $7,831–$117,955† | $15,650† | $239,400 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $774–$2,500 | $1,250 | $3,515 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2007 | $1.3M |
| Paintings | 2014 | $1.2M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $239,400 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $227,047 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $147,750 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $131,250 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $13,750 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $8,125 |

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 Artschwager worth?

Across 349 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Artschwager work is $5,313. The median Richard Artschwager painting sells for $38,875 across 63 lots. The median Richard Artschwager print sells for $1,146 across 64 lots. The median Richard Artschwager sculpture sells for $4,807 across 60 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Richard Artschwager work on papers typically sell for $2,750–$7,841 (the middle half of 37 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Richard Artschwager paintings typically sell for $19,632–$54,688 (the middle half of 34 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 Richard Artschwager painting?

Based on 63 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Richard Artschwager painting is $38,875.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Richard Artschwager painting is $1,272,000.

### What is the average price of a Richard Artschwager print?

Based on 64 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Richard Artschwager print is $1,146. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Richard Artschwager's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Richard Artschwager print is $13,750.

### What is the average price of a Richard Artschwager sculpture?

Based on 60 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Richard Artschwager sculpture is $4,807. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Richard Artschwager's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Richard Artschwager sculpture is $239,400.

### What is the average price of a medium Richard Artschwager work on paper?

Based on 37 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Richard Artschwager work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $5,227, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a medium Richard Artschwager painting?

Based on 34 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Richard Artschwager painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $35,469, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

Richard Artschwager's auction record is $1,272,000, set in 2007.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 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.