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# Richard Larter (1929–2014)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 128 auction results for Richard Larter at 7 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,224 including buyer’s premium (middle half $671–$8,239, n=9). The auction record is $34,460 for DITHYRAMBIC PAINTING (2017, Deutscher and Hackett). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DITHYRAMBIC PAINTING, 1965 | Enamel on composition board | $34,460 | Deutscher and Hackett | Apr 2017 |
| 2 | STRIPPERAMA NO.4, 1964 | Enamel on composition board | $23,726 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |
| 3 | Untitled, 1971 | Enamel on composition board | $20,676 | Deutscher and Hackett | Apr 2017 |
| 4 | L.C.H (LA COMÉDIE HUMAINE) NO. 3, 1963 | Synthetic polymer paint on composition board | $17,332 | Deutscher and Hackett | Dec 2022 |
| 5 | THE TINKLING EYE OF K. MARX NO. 2, 1966 | Enamel on composition board | $16,642 | Deutscher and Hackett | Dec 2022 |
| 6 | Oyster Bed, 1995 | Synthetic polymer paint, gel and gesso on canvas | $15,093 | Menzies Art Brands | Mar 2024 |
| 7 | THAT SPECIAL DISPOSITION, 1973 | Synthetic polymer paint on canvas | $14,733 | Deutscher and Hackett | May 2023 |
| 8 | SHIFT, 1978 | Synthetic polymer paint on canvas | $12,133 | Deutscher and Hackett | Feb 2022 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WELL ALRIGHT, SO NOW, 1970 | Synthetic polymer paint and silkscreen on composition board | $12,999 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jul 2022 |
| 2 | Well alright, so now, 1970 | Synthetic polymer paint and silkscreen on composition board | $12,784 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jul 2022 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 5 | $7,489 |
| Paintings | 27 | $7,009 |
| Prints | 5 | $533 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 21 | $11,649 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 15 | $3,168 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 128 results from 7 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Richard Larter is an Australian artist with 200 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $3,443. 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 Larter sold in 2026 for $23,726, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Richard Larter work worth?

Across 128 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Larter work is $3,443.

The median Richard Larter painting sells for $4,687 across 89 lots.

The median Richard Larter work on paper sells for $675 across 16 lots.

The median Richard Larter print sells for $456 across 7 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Richard Larter paintings typically sell for $4,428–$10,931 (the middle half of 55 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Richard Larter paintings typically sell for $1,937–$4,087 (the middle half of 30 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 | 16 | $456† | $624† | 43.8% | 2026-09-09 |
| Paintings | 121 | $4,687†‡ | $110,784† | 73.6% | 2026-06-17 |
| Works on Paper | 20 | $675†‡ | $6,117‡ | 80% | 2022-12-13 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $2,034 | $2,034 | — | 2007-08-29 |
| Photography | 3 | $319 | $319 | 33.3% | 2019-03-20 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $20,676† | $110,784† | — | 2026-06-17 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Richard Larter's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (16 lots) median $456 with 43.8% sell-through. Paintings (121 lots) median $4,687, record $110,784. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $110,784 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Richard Larter painting sells for around 10× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 7 lots) the median is $20,676.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $329–$495† | $456† | $624† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 30 | $1,937–$4,087†‡ | $3,196†‡ | $13,593‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 55 | $4,428–$10,931†‡ | $6,834†‡ | $110,784† |

† 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) | 6 | $449–$1,121† | $857† | $1,810 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $393–$773†‡ | $616†‡ | $6,117‡ |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2019 | $110,784† |
| Paintings | 2017 | $34,460 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $6,117‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2007 | $2,034 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $1,810 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $624† |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $533 |
| Photography | 2019 | $319 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Larter worth?

Across 128 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Larter work is $3,443. The median Richard Larter painting sells for $4,687 across 89 lots. The median Richard Larter work on paper sells for $675 across 16 lots. The median Richard Larter print sells for $456 across 7 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Richard Larter paintings typically sell for $4,428–$10,931 (the middle half of 55 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Richard Larter paintings typically sell for $1,937–$4,087 (the middle half of 30 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 Larter painting?

Based on 89 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Richard Larter painting is $4,687. 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 Larter's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Richard Larter painting is $110,784. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $110,784 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a Richard Larter work on paper?

Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Richard Larter work on paper is $675. 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 Larter's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Richard Larter work on paper is $6,117. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a Richard Larter print?

Based on 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Richard Larter print is $456. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Richard Larter's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Richard Larter print is $624. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $624 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a large Richard Larter painting?

Based on 55 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Richard Larter painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $6,834, 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 medium Richard Larter painting?

Based on 30 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Richard Larter painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,196, 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 Richard Larter's auction record?

Richard Larter's auction record is $110,784, set in 2019. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $110,784 (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 Larter auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/richard-larter (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.