Richard Diebenkorn (1922–1993)
Richard Diebenkorn is an American artist with 193 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $9,681. 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 Diebenkorn sold in 2026 for $44,804, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Richard Diebenkorn on OpeningBid →What is a Richard Diebenkorn work worth?
Across 176 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Diebenkorn work is $9,681.
The median Richard Diebenkorn print sells for $8,998 across 156 lots.
The median Richard Diebenkorn work on paper sells for $156,455 across 17 lots.
The median Richard Diebenkorn painting sells for $4,934,068 across 2 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Richard Diebenkorn prints typically sell for $4,923–$65,858 (the middle half of 85 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Richard Diebenkorn prints typically sell for $2,775–$9,067 (the middle half of 51 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 | 167 | $8,998†‡ | $696,126 | 93.4% | 2026-04-14 |
| Paintings | 2 | $4.9M | $9M | — | 2020-06-29 |
| Works on Paper | 18 | $156,455 | $1M | 94.4% | 2020-10-02 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 28 | $197,099 | $9M | — | 2026-04-14 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Richard Diebenkorn's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (167 lots) median $8,998 with 93.4% sell-through. Paintings (2 lots) median $4,934,068, record $9,034,300. A typical Richard Diebenkorn painting sells for around 548× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 28 lots) the median is $197,099.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 51 | $2,775–$9,067 | $4,000 | $51,660 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 85 | $4,923–$65,858†‡ | $13,674†‡ | $696,126 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $24,979–$174,527 | $100,842 | $1M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $291,493–$727,632 | $584,473 | $963,441 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2020 | $9M |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $1M |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $963,441 |
| Paintings | 2006 | $833,837 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $696,126 |
| Prints & Editions | 2007 | $525,910 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Richard Diebenkorn worth?
Across 176 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Diebenkorn work is $9,681. The median Richard Diebenkorn print sells for $8,998 across 156 lots. The median Richard Diebenkorn work on paper sells for $156,455 across 17 lots. The median Richard Diebenkorn painting sells for $4,934,068 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Richard Diebenkorn prints typically sell for $4,923–$65,858 (the middle half of 85 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Richard Diebenkorn prints typically sell for $2,775–$9,067 (the middle half of 51 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 Diebenkorn print?
Based on 156 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Richard Diebenkorn print is $8,998. 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 Diebenkorn's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Richard Diebenkorn print is $696,126.
What is the average price of a Richard Diebenkorn work on paper?
Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Richard Diebenkorn work on paper is $156,455.
What is Richard Diebenkorn's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Richard Diebenkorn work on paper is $1,000,302.
What is the average price of a medium Richard Diebenkorn print?
Based on 85 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Richard Diebenkorn print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $13,674, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 small Richard Diebenkorn print?
Based on 51 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Richard Diebenkorn print (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Richard Diebenkorn's auction record?
Richard Diebenkorn's auction record is $9,034,300, set in 2020.
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