Richard Jolley (b. 1952)
What is Richard Jolley’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 73 auction results for Richard Jolley at 13 houses since 2011. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,397 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,280–$3,840, n=5). The auction record is $40,320 for Endurance of Beauty (2023, Rago Arts). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Endurance of Beauty, 1999 | Glass | $40,320 | Rago Arts | May 2023 |
| 2 | Homage to Elton John, 1996 | Colored glass, a pair of glasses | $18,900 | Christie's | Feb 2024 |
| 3 | Four Sculptures, 1994 | Colored and frosted glass | $15,120 | Christie's | Feb 2024 |
| 4 | Avian Dream Totem, 1996 | Glass | $13,860 | Rago Arts | Feb 2024 |
| 5 | Sydney, 1952 | Glass | $10,625 | Bonhams | Oct 2014 |
| 6 | Refined, 1991 | Glass | $8,450 | Rago Arts | May 2021 |
| 7 | Suspended Figures, 1952 | Glass | $5,938 | Rago Arts | May 2017 |
| 8 | Wrapped Torso, 1952 | Glass | $5,737 | Bonhams | Mar 2022 |
| 9 | Simple Bond, 1995 | Glass | $5,625 | Rago Arts | Sep 2022 |
| 10 | Head with crown of grapes, "Dionysia", 1952 | Printing ink | $5,313 | Rago Arts | May 2018 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 12 | $3,024 |
| Sculpture | 25 | $2,375 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 7 | $5,938 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 27 | $2,080 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 73 results from 13 houses · How we compute these figures
Richard Jolley is an American artist with 87 auction lots recorded since 2011, median price $2,000. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Richard Jolley sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $5,500 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 71 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Jolley work is $2,000.
The median Richard Jolley work on paper sells for $600 across 6 lots.
The median Richard Jolley sculpture sells for $3,187 across 5 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 | 11 | $600† | $3,200† | 54.5% | 2026-09-17 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 5 | $3,187† | $70,000† | — | 2025-01-16 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $32,660† | $70,000† | — | 2025-01-16 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $70,000† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $5,313 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $3,200† |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $1,900† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Richard Jolley worth?
Across 71 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Jolley work is $2,000. The median Richard Jolley work on paper sells for $600 across 6 lots. The median Richard Jolley sculpture sells for $3,187 across 5 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Richard Jolley work on paper?
Based on 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Richard Jolley work on paper is $600. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Richard Jolley's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Richard Jolley work on paper is $3,200. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $3,200 (buyer's premium not included).
What is Richard Jolley's auction record?
Richard Jolley's auction record is $70,000, set in 2025. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $70,000 (buyer's premium not included).
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