Richard Lethem (b. 1932)
Richard Lethem is an American artist with 7 auction lots recorded since 2018, median price $520. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Richard Lethem sold in 2021 for a hammer price of $550 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Richard Lethem on OpeningBid →What is a Richard Lethem work worth?
Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Lethem work is $520.
The median Richard Lethem painting sells for $200 across 8 lots.
The median Richard Lethem print sells for $550 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $550† | $550† | — | 2021-01-28 |
| Paintings | 8 | $200† | $688 | — | 2021-08-19 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Richard Lethem's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $550. Paintings (8 lots) median $200, record $688.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2018 | $688 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $625 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $550† |
† 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 Lethem worth?
Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Lethem work is $520. The median Richard Lethem painting sells for $200 across 8 lots. The median Richard Lethem print sells for $550 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Richard Lethem's auction record?
Richard Lethem's auction record is $688, set in 2018.
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