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# Richard Long (b. 1940)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 202 auction results for Richard Long at 42 houses since 1990. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,252 including buyer’s premium (middle half $862–$9,847, n=33). The auction record is $200,000 for Untitled (china clay with acrylic medium and paint on wood) (2018, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (china clay with acrylic medium and paint on wood), 2007 | Wood | $200,000 | Christie's | May 2018 |
| 2 | Luserna Stone Circle, 1991 | Luserna stones | $186,298 | Christie's | Mar 2026 |
| 3 | Green Quartz Circle, 1990 | Green quartz stones | $167,183 | Christie's | Mar 2023 |
| 4 | Red Fall Ring | Red slate | $158,500 | Sotheby's | Nov 2011 |
| 5 | Cornish Slate Circle, 1983 | 84 stones (Cornish slate) | $146,033 | Koller Auktionen | Jun 2026 |
| 6 | Red Slate Circle, 1980 | Red Slate | $144,000 | Christie's | May 2006 |
| 7 | Green Slate Spiral, 1980 | Green slate, in sixty-three parts | $140,810 | Christie's | Mar 2019 |
| 8 | White Marble Circle, 1982 | White marble stone, in 91 parts | $131,241 | Phillips | Mar 2019 |
| 9 | Black and White Circle, 1988 | Coal and marble pieces | $126,203 | Christie's | Apr 2019 |
| 10 | White Granite Ring, 1994 | White granite | $120,355 | Christie's | Nov 2012 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 16 | $56,283 |
| Paintings | 7 | $27,326 |
| Other | 50 | $17,422 |
| Photographs | 14 | $10,859 |
| Works on paper | 24 | $8,399 |
| Prints | 55 | $815 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 60 | $19,825 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 58 | $6,670 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 35 | $2,676 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 202 results from 42 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Richard Long is an American artist with 249 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $5,603. 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 2026 for $12,800, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Richard Long work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Richard Long work worth?

Across 201 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Long work is $5,603.

The median Richard Long print sells for $707 across 80 lots.

The median Richard Long work on paper sells for $8,538 across 28 lots.

The median Richard Long sculpture sells for $68,144 across 20 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Richard Long prints typically sell for $444–$1,367 (the middle half of 43 sold lots).

Large (over 120 cm) Richard Long prints typically sell for $525–$1,114 (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 | 94 | $707†‡ | $13,711 | 85.1% | 2026-10-07 |
| Paintings | 8 | $14,710‡ | $105,125 | — | 2026-10-07 |
| Works on Paper | 34 | $8,538†‡ | $79,075 | 82.4% | 2026-10-14 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 22 | $68,144†‡ | $186,298 | 90.9% | 2026-04-16 |
| Photography | 15 | $9,651‡ | $52,500 | 93.3% | 2025-12-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 12 | $142,405 | $200,000 | — | 2026-06-25 |

† 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 (94 lots) median $707 with 85.1% sell-through. Paintings (8 lots) median $14,710, record $105,125. A typical Richard Long painting sells for around 21× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 12 lots) the median is $142,405.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $463–$1,394†‡ | $772†‡ | $2,862 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 43 | $444–$1,367†‡ | $615†‡ | $13,711 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 24 | $525–$1,114†‡ | $750†‡ | $9,973 |

† 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) | 8 | $4,671–$14,453 | $8,193 | $33,780 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $6,932–$13,078†‡ | $7,986†‡ | $51,205 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 13 | $53,340–$131,241 | $87,500 | $186,298 |

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $8,960–$12,102‡ | $10,859‡ | $13,588 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $186,298 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2011 | $158,500 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $105,125 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $79,075 |
| Photography | 2013 | $52,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $51,205 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $42,703 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $13,711 |

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 Long worth?

Across 201 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Long work is $5,603. The median Richard Long print sells for $707 across 80 lots. The median Richard Long work on paper sells for $8,538 across 28 lots. The median Richard Long sculpture sells for $68,144 across 20 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Richard Long prints typically sell for $444–$1,367 (the middle half of 43 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Richard Long prints typically sell for $525–$1,114 (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 Long print?

Based on 80 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Richard Long print is $707. 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 Long's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Richard Long print is $13,711.

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

Based on 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Richard Long work on paper is $8,538. 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 Long's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Richard Long work on paper is $79,075.

### What is the average price of a Richard Long sculpture?

Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Richard Long sculpture is $68,144. 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 Long's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Richard Long sculpture is $186,298.

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

Based on 43 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Richard Long print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $615, 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 large Richard Long print?

Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Richard Long print (large (over 120 cm)) is $750, 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 Long's auction record?

Richard Long's auction record is $200,000, set in 2018.

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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 Long auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/richard-long (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.