Richard Kern (b. 1954)
What is Richard Kern’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 38 auction results for Richard Kern at 6 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $956 including buyer’s premium (middle half $576–$1,001, n=5). The auction record is $6,534 for LUCY LIFTS SHIRT SHOWS TITS (2019, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LUCY LIFTS SHIRT SHOWS TITS, 1997 | C-print | $6,534 | Sotheby's | Dec 2019 |
| 2 | No Dogs (Long Island) | — | $3,750 | Sotheby's | Sep 2008 |
| 3 | Katie Masturbates | C-print vintage | $2,368 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Oct 2021 |
| 4 | Kerry Masturbates | C-print vintage | $2,323 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Mar 2023 |
| 5 | Nicole meets Chloe, 2001 | C-print vintage su carta Kodak | $2,134 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Mar 2021 |
| 6 | Lisa Looking Through Her Legs, 1997 | Cibachrome print | $1,890 | Sotheby's | Dec 2022 |
| 7 | Lung Leg in "You Killed Me 1st", 1986 | Gelatin silver print | $1,651 | Sotheby's | Dec 2023 |
| 8 | Adreienne outside | C-print vintage | $1,480 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Oct 2021 |
| 9 | Kim and Joyce in Van, 1999 | C-print | $1,386 | Sotheby's | Dec 2022 |
| 10 | Monica on Table at Beths, 1983 | Silver | $1,330 | Wright | May 2018 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 20 | $1,036 |
| Other | 15 | $998 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 14 | $1,116 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $999 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 38 results from 6 houses · How we compute these figures
Richard Kern is an American artist with 83 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $1,013.
A work by Richard Kern sold in 2025 for $1,052, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Kern work is $1,013.
The median Richard Kern photograph sells for $1,001 across 35 lots.
The median Richard Kern print sells for $1,444 across 2 lots.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 5 | $1,444 | $1,890 | 40% | 2022-12-20 |
| Photography | 44 | $1,001 | $6,534 | 79.5% | 2026-06-26 |
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $547–$1,191 | $1,001 | $6,534 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $938–$1,247 | $1,037 | $2,368 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2019 | $6,534 |
| Photography | 2021 | $2,368 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $1,890 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $998 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Richard Kern worth?
Across 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Kern work is $1,013. The median Richard Kern photograph sells for $1,001 across 35 lots. The median Richard Kern print sells for $1,444 across 2 lots.
What is the average price of a Richard Kern photograph?
Based on 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Richard Kern photograph is $1,001.
What is Richard Kern's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Richard Kern photograph is $6,534.
What is the average price of a small Richard Kern photograph?
Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Richard Kern photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,001, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is the average price of a medium Richard Kern photograph?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Richard Kern photograph (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,037, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Richard Kern's auction record?
Richard Kern's auction record is $6,534, set in 2019.
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