> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/richard-haden · updated 2026-11-01

# Richard Haden (b. 1958)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 25 auction results for Richard Haden at 5 houses since 2016. Over the last 24 months the median price was $858 including buyer’s premium (middle half $786–$1,007, n=6). The auction record is $4,375 for Untitled (Volks, engine cover back) (2016, Rago Arts). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (Volks, engine cover back), 1958 | Mahogany | $4,375 | Rago Arts | Nov 2016 |
| 2 | Becket Bucket, 1958 | Bucket | $1,625 | Rago Arts | May 2017 |
| 3 | Anonymous Box, 2012 | Carved wood | $1,600 | Clars Auction Gallery | Jun 2023 |
| 4 | Blue Gas Can, 1958 | Mahogany | $1,500 | Rago Arts | May 2017 |
| 5 | Wash-Pan; Upside Down Bucket (two works), 1994 | Wash-pan and bucket | $1,500 | Rago Arts | Oct 2020 |
| 6 | Fire Extinguisher, 2006 | Carved wood | $1,400 | Clars Auction Gallery | Jun 2023 |
| 7 | Can with Roses, 1958 | Sculpture | $1,125 | Rago Arts | May 2017 |
| 8 | Wash-Pan, 1994 | Wash-pan | $1,056 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Jan 2026 |
| 9 | Wash-Pan, 1994 | Painted wood | $1,056 | Wright | Jan 2026 |
| 10 | Made of Honor, 1994 | Sculpture | $938 | Wright | Jul 2020 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 12 | $867 |
| Other | 12 | $829 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $875 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $625 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 25 results from 5 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Richard Haden is an American artist with 28 auction lots recorded since 2016, median price $858. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Richard Haden sold in 2026 for $1,056, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Richard Haden work worth?

Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Haden work is $858.

The median Richard Haden sculpture sells for $858 across 17 lots.

The median Richard Haden work on paper sells for $1,278 across 2 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 | 2 | $1,278 | $1,500 | — | 2026-01-21 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 19 | $858† | $4,375 | 89.5% | 2026-01-21 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $580–$1,331 | $866 | $1,625 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2016 | $4,375 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $1,625 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $1,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $1,056 |

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 Haden worth?

Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Haden work is $858. The median Richard Haden sculpture sells for $858 across 17 lots. The median Richard Haden work on paper sells for $1,278 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Richard Haden sculpture is $858. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Richard Haden sculpture is $4,375.

### What is the average price of a small Richard Haden sculpture?

Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Richard Haden sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $866, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

Richard Haden's auction record is $4,375, set in 2016.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Richard Haden auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/richard-haden (updated 2026-11-01).

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.