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# Richard Deacon (b. 1949)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 55 auction results for Richard Deacon at 18 houses since 2000. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,947 including buyer’s premium (middle half $71–$13,655, n=6). The auction record is $147,227 for You (2008, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | You | — | $147,227 | Sotheby's | Jul 2008 |
| 2 | Before My Very Eyes | — | $121,000 | Sotheby's | May 2008 |
| 3 | Infinity #22B, 2004 | Chrome-plated steel | $80,533 | Tajan | Mar 2015 |
| 4 | Coat, 1990 | Welded plastic | $62,500 | Phillips | Sep 2016 |
| 5 | Art for Other People No. 46, 1998 | Glass | $57,858 | Sotheby's | Aug 2021 |
| 6 | Alphabet T, 2014 | Powder coated stainless steel | $52,958 | Phillips | Jun 2018 |
| 7 | Six | Steamed beech wood | $52,202 | Sotheby's | Oct 2018 |
| 8 | Coat, 1990 | Welded plastic | $44,100 | Phillips | Dec 2020 |
| 9 | Alphabet R, 2013 | Chrome steel | $43,750 | Phillips | May 2019 |
| 10 | UW84DC #16, 2006 | Métal et vis sur assemblage de bois | $41,073 | Christie's | Oct 2024 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 22 | $37,796 |
| Other | 8 | $1,916 |
| Prints | 7 | $1,349 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 17 | $38,387 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 13 | $6,078 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $23 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 55 results from 18 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Richard Deacon is a British (modern) artist with 77 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $7,041. 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 Deacon sold in 2026 for $16,936, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Richard Deacon work worth?

Across 54 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Deacon work is $7,041.

The median Richard Deacon sculpture sells for $35,473 across 22 lots.

The median Richard Deacon print sells for $454 across 12 lots.

The median Richard Deacon work on paper sells for $3,348 across 5 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 | 16 | $454†‡ | $6,078 | 75% | 2025-06-30 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $3,348† | $7,434 | 71.4% | 2026-03-17 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 26 | $35,473†‡ | $80,533 | 84.6% | 2026-03-06 |
| Photography | 1 | $2,268 | $2,268 | — | 2022-09-14 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $121,000 | $147,227 | — | 2015-03-10 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $285–$1,349†‡ | $454†‡ | $6,078 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 16 | $24,882–$46,126† | $38,758† | $80,533 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2015 | $80,533 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2016 | $62,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $7,434 |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $6,078 |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $5,741 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $4,903 |
| Photography | 2022 | $2,268 |

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 Deacon worth?

Across 54 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Deacon work is $7,041. The median Richard Deacon sculpture sells for $35,473 across 22 lots. The median Richard Deacon print sells for $454 across 12 lots. The median Richard Deacon work on paper sells for $3,348 across 5 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 Deacon sculpture?

Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Richard Deacon sculpture is $35,473. 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 Richard Deacon's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Richard Deacon sculpture is $80,533.

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

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Richard Deacon print is $454. 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 Richard Deacon's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Richard Deacon print is $6,078.

### What is the average price of a large Richard Deacon sculpture?

Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Richard Deacon sculpture (large (over 120 cm)) is $38,758, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Richard Deacon's auction record is $147,227, set in 2008.

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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, “Richard Deacon auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/richard-deacon (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.