Richard Long (b. 1945)
Richard Long is a British artist with 56 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $2,375. 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 Long sold in 2024 for $3,062, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Richard Long on OpeningBid →What is a Richard Long work worth?
Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Long work is $2,375.
The median Richard Long print sells for $1,250 across 15 lots.
The median Richard Long work on paper sells for $5,164 across 8 lots.
The median Richard Long painting sells for $312 across 1 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 | 18 | $1,250† | $4,750 | 83.3% | 2025-05-22 |
| Paintings | 1 | $312 | $312 | — | 2012-04-12 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $5,164†‡ | $72,162 | — | 2026-05-21 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Richard Long's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (18 lots) median $1,250 with 83.3% sell-through. Paintings (1 lots) median $312, record $312.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $776–$2,640† | $1,289† | $3,869 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $72,162 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $59,874 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $4,750 |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $3,869 |
| Paintings | 2012 | $312 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Richard Long worth?
Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Long work is $2,375. The median Richard Long print sells for $1,250 across 15 lots. The median Richard Long work on paper sells for $5,164 across 8 lots. The median Richard Long painting sells for $312 across 1 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 Long print?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Richard Long print is $1,250. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Richard Long's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Richard Long print is $4,750.
What is the average price of a medium Richard Long print?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Richard Long print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,289, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Richard Long's auction record?
Richard Long's auction record is $121,094, set in 2006.
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