> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/richard-blow · updated 2026-11-03

# Richard Blow (1904–1983)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 149 auction results for Richard Blow at 11 houses since 1996. Over the last 24 months the median price was $8,890 including buyer’s premium (middle half $5,858–$15,805, n=31). The auction record is $32,760 for Untitled (Two Spires) (2024, Wright). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (Two Spires), 1960 | Hardstone | $32,760 | Wright | Jun 2024 |
| 2 | After the Bath, 1960 | Hardstone | $27,940 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Jun 2025 |
| 3 | After the Bath, 1960 | Hand-cut hardstone inlay in artist-made frame | $22,000 | Wright | Jun 2025 |
| 4 | Untitled (Fruit medley), 1957 | Hand-cut hardstone inlay in artist-made frame | $21,760 | Wright | Jun 2026 |
| 5 | Untitled (Triangles), 1960 | Hardstone | $21,420 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Mar 2024 |
| 6 | Untitled (Hand and jewels), 1959 | Hardstone | $21,250 | Wright | Oct 2019 |
| 7 | Untitled (Hand with jewels), 1965 | Hardstone | $21,250 | Wright | Oct 2019 |
| 8 | Untitled (Still Life), 1971 | Hand-cut hardstone inlay in artist-made frame | $20,480 | Wright | Jun 2026 |
| 9 | Untitled (Hand), 1965 | Hardstone | $20,320 | Wright | Apr 2025 |
| 10 | Pietra dura coffee table, 1950 | Marble | $17,500 | Rago Arts | May 2018 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 8 | $13,840 |
| Other | 140 | $4,932 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 10 | $12,188 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 132 | $4,688 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 149 results from 11 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Richard Blow is an American artist with 160 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $5,000. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Richard Blow sold in 2026 for $12,160, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Richard Blow work worth?

Across 139 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Blow work is $5,000.

The median Richard Blow sculpture sells for $13,840 across 8 lots.

The median Richard Blow work on paper sells for $5,625 across 1 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 1 | $5,625 | $5,625 | — | 2019-10-24 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 12 | $13,840 | $32,760 | 66.7% | 2026-02-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $21,590 | $32,760 | — | 2026-06-04 |

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $4,063–$16,510 | $16,250 | $17,500 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $32,760 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $17,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $5,625 |

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 Blow worth?

Across 139 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Blow work is $5,000. The median Richard Blow sculpture sells for $13,840 across 8 lots. The median Richard Blow work on paper sells for $5,625 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Richard Blow sculpture is $13,840.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Richard Blow sculpture is $32,760.

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

Richard Blow's auction record is $32,760, set in 2024.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Richard Blow auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/richard-blow (updated 2026-11-03).

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.