> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/richard-marquis · updated 2026-11-03

# MARQUIS, RICHARD (b. 1945)

## What is MARQUIS, RICHARD’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 151 auction results for MARQUIS, RICHARD at 11 houses since 2010. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,937 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,545–$5,271, n=38). The auction record is $63,000 for American Acid Capsule with Cloth Container (2023, Rago Arts). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | American Acid Capsule with Cloth Container, 1969 | Glass | $63,000 | Rago Arts | Oct 2023 |
| 2 | Stars and Stripes Cup with Container (Free Speech Cup), 1970 | Glass | $44,100 | Rago Arts | Oct 2023 |
| 3 | Stars and Stripes teapot, 1997 | Glass | $24,130 | Rago Arts | Jan 2026 |
| 4 | Important Lord's Prayer Murrina ring, 1972 | Silver | $20,160 | Rago Arts | May 2024 |
| 5 | Important Lord's Prayer murrina; ART canes, 1972 | Glass | $19,050 | Rago Arts | Sep 2025 |
| 6 | Sphere Pyramid 08-2, 2005 | Glass | $15,000 | Rago Arts | May 2018 |
| 7 | American Flag teapot, 1997 | Glass | $13,970 | Rago Arts | Sep 2025 |
| 8 | Marquiscarpa #20, 1991 | Glass | $13,970 | Rago Arts | Sep 2025 |
| 9 | Marquiscarpa #29, 1991 | Glass | $13,750 | Rago Arts | May 2021 |
| 10 | Teapot Trophy, 1987 | Glass | $12,700 | Rago Arts | Sep 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 33 | $4,032 |
| Other | 104 | $3,354 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 9 | $3,302 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 127 | $3,302 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 151 results from 11 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


MARQUIS, RICHARD is an American artist with 168 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $3,302. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by MARQUIS, RICHARD sold in 2026 for $3,302, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a MARQUIS, RICHARD work worth?

Across 149 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a MARQUIS, RICHARD work is $3,302.

The median MARQUIS, RICHARD sculpture sells for $4,788 across 7 lots.

The median MARQUIS, RICHARD painting sells for $3,175 across 4 lots.

The median MARQUIS, RICHARD work on paper sells for $3,302 across 3 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 | $131 | $131 | — | 2023-10-05 |
| Paintings | 4 | $3,175 | $3,810 | — | 2026-01-15 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $3,302 | $5,292 | — | 2025-09-19 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 7 | $4,788 | $6,875 | — | 2025-09-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $20,160† | $63,000 | — | 2026-01-15 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

MARQUIS, RICHARD's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $131. Paintings (4 lots) median $3,175, record $3,810. A typical MARQUIS, RICHARD painting sells for around 24× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 9 lots) the median is $20,160.

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $3,995–$5,859 | $4,788 | $6,875 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $6,875 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $6,048 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $5,292 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $3,810 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $3,302 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $3,302 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $131 |

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 MARQUIS, RICHARD worth?

Across 149 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a MARQUIS, RICHARD work is $3,302. The median MARQUIS, RICHARD sculpture sells for $4,788 across 7 lots. The median MARQUIS, RICHARD painting sells for $3,175 across 4 lots. The median MARQUIS, RICHARD work on paper sells for $3,302 across 3 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is MARQUIS, RICHARD's auction record?

MARQUIS, RICHARD's auction record is $63,000, set in 2023.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “MARQUIS, RICHARD auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/richard-marquis (updated 2026-11-03).

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.