> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/richard-lindner · updated 2026-11-02

# Richard Lindner (1901–1978)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 305 auction results for Richard Lindner at 58 houses since 1991. Over the last 24 months the median price was $254 including buyer’s premium (middle half $160–$988, n=46). The auction record is $1,022,500 for West 48th Street (2010, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West 48th Street, 1964 | Oil paint | $1,022,500 | Christie's | Nov 2010 |
| 2 | STRANGER N°1, 1958 | Huile sur toile | $861,511 | Artcurial | Dec 2016 |
| 3 | Double Portrait, 1965 | Oil paint | $662,500 | Christie's | Nov 2010 |
| 4 | Boy with Machine, 1954 | Oil paint | $638,500 | Christie's | Nov 2010 |
| 5 | Marilyn Was Here, 1967 | Oil paint | $618,212 | Christie's | Feb 2011 |
| 6 | The Yellow Tie | Oil on canvas | $422,500 | Sotheby's | May 2010 |
| 7 | Pause | Oil on canvas | $396,500 | Sotheby's | Nov 2016 |
| 8 | Hello, 1966 | Oil paint | $396,000 | Sotheby's | Sep 2024 |
| 9 | Girl with Green Air, 1972 | Oil paint | $329,555 | Christie's | Jun 2024 |
| 10 | Boy with Machine, 1954 | Oil paint | $315,000 | Christie's | May 2022 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 19 | $266,500 |
| Works on paper | 43 | $9,525 |
| Other | 20 | $2,825 |
| Prints | 117 | $468 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 21 | $252,000 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 22 | $3,138 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 141 | $550 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 305 results from 58 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Richard Lindner is an American artist with 429 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $550. 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 Lindner sold in 2026 for $1,408, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**2 Richard Lindner works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Richard Lindner work worth?

Across 291 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Lindner work is $550.

The median Richard Lindner print sells for $373 across 186 lots.

The median Richard Lindner work on paper sells for $11,790 across 46 lots.

The median Richard Lindner painting sells for $259,250 across 22 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Richard Lindner prints typically sell for $222–$630 (the middle half of 168 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Richard Lindner work on papers typically sell for $9,019–$60,690 (the middle half of 24 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 | 244 | $373†‡ | $6,250 | 76.2% | 2026-08-14 |
| Paintings | 25 | $259,250 | $1M | 88% | 2024-11-21 |
| Works on Paper | 55 | $11,790†‡ | $188,500 | 83.6% | 2026-09-23 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 21 | $266,500 | $1M | — | 2024-11-21 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Richard Lindner's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (244 lots) median $373 with 76.2% sell-through. Paintings (25 lots) median $259,250, record $1,022,500. A typical Richard Lindner painting sells for around 695× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 21 lots) the median is $266,500.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 168 | $222–$630†‡ | $371†‡ | $6,250 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $88,900–$193,971 | $158,679 | $315,000 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 13 | $252,000–$618,212 | $396,000 | $1M |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $2,990–$6,652 | $3,151 | $37,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 24 | $9,019–$60,690†‡ | $31,067†‡ | $188,500 |

† 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 | 2010 | $1M |
| Paintings | 2016 | $861,511 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $188,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $146,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $6,250 |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $6,139 |

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 Lindner worth?

Across 291 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Lindner work is $550. The median Richard Lindner print sells for $373 across 186 lots. The median Richard Lindner work on paper sells for $11,790 across 46 lots. The median Richard Lindner painting sells for $259,250 across 22 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Richard Lindner prints typically sell for $222–$630 (the middle half of 168 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Richard Lindner work on papers typically sell for $9,019–$60,690 (the middle half of 24 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 Lindner print?

Based on 186 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Richard Lindner print is $373. 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 Lindner's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Richard Lindner print is $6,250.

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

Based on 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Richard Lindner work on paper is $11,790. 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 Lindner's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Richard Lindner work on paper is $188,500.

### What is the average price of a Richard Lindner painting?

Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Richard Lindner painting is $259,250.

### What is Richard Lindner's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Richard Lindner painting is $1,022,500.

### What is the average price of a medium Richard Lindner print?

Based on 168 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Richard Lindner print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $371, 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 Lindner work on paper?

Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Richard Lindner work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $31,067, 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 Lindner's auction record?

Richard Lindner's auction record is $1,022,500, set in 2010.

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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 Lindner auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/richard-lindner (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.