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# Richard Jolley (b. 1952)

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

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.

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

| # | 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 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 12 | $3,024 |
| Sculpture | 25 | $2,375 |

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

| 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](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

## What is a Richard Jolley work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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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 Jolley auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/richard-jolley (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.