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# Richard Mortensen (1910–1993)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 384 auction results for Richard Mortensen at 28 houses since 1992. Over the last 24 months the median price was $16,297 including buyer’s premium (middle half $975–$21,483, n=11). The auction record is $272,314 for Til Chopin, Opus 12 (2012, Bruun Rasmussen). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Til Chopin, Opus 12, 1978-1981 | Oil on canvas | $272,314 | Bruun Rasmussen | Dec 2012 |
| 2 | Goyabillede II (La tête du tueur et la victime), 1959 | Oil on canvas | $75,686 | Bruun Rasmussen | Jun 2009 |
| 3 | Rollevoise, 1910 | Olio su tela | $65,892 | Christie's | Nov 2007 |
| 4 | Tout rose, 1955 | Oil paint | $62,990 | Sotheby's | Jun 2021 |
| 5 | Calvados, 1955 - 1958 | Oil paint | $59,263 | Sotheby's | Dec 2025 |
| 6 | Suite Ejby III. Rye, 1973 | Oil on canvas | $50,208 | Bruun Rasmussen | Dec 2012 |
| 7 | Botanic composition, 1937 | Oil on canvas | $44,103 | Bruun Rasmussen | Mar 2009 |
| 8 | Band jaune N.113, 1910 | Olio su tela | $41,528 | Christie's | Nov 2007 |
| 9 | Trekantens Kvadratur, 1976 | Oil on canvas | $38,668 | Bruun Rasmussen | Sep 2012 |
| 10 | Rue Notre Dame des Champs 3, 1959 | Painting | $35,558 | Sotheby's | Dec 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 36 | $18,362 |
| Works on paper | 24 | $1,159 |
| Other | 37 | $563 |
| Prints | 82 | $329 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 28 | $1,575 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 112 | $624 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $432 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 384 results from 28 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Richard Mortensen is a Danish artist with 537 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $1,075. 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 Mortensen sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $1,271 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

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## What is a Richard Mortensen work worth?

Across 340 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Mortensen work is $1,075.

The median Richard Mortensen painting sells for $18,380 across 84 lots.

The median Richard Mortensen work on paper sells for $1,476 across 79 lots.

The median Richard Mortensen print sells for $285 across 122 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Richard Mortensen prints typically sell for $193–$370 (the middle half of 78 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Richard Mortensen work on papers typically sell for $1,090–$4,256 (the middle half of 57 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 | 144 | $285†‡ | $9,566† | 84.7% | 2026-10-27 |
| Paintings | 160 | $18,380†‡ | $272,314 | 52.5% | 2025-12-04 |
| Works on Paper | 145 | $1,476†‡ | $13,500† | 54.5% | 2025-04-09 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $22,000† | $25,000† | — | 2008-10-07 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 19 | $58,000† | $272,314 | — | 2025-12-04 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Richard Mortensen's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (144 lots) median $285 with 84.7% sell-through. Paintings (160 lots) median $18,380, record $272,314. A typical Richard Mortensen painting sells for around 64× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 19 lots) the median is $58,000.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $170–$353†‡ | $201†‡ | $969† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 78 | $193–$370†‡ | $259†‡ | $4,399 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $594–$1,629†‡ | $994†‡ | $2,398† |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $3,524–$6,825† | $6,446† | $36,000† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 55 | $9,556–$27,778†‡ | $16,297†‡ | $110,000† |
| large (over 120 cm) | 18 | $32,476–$63,827†‡ | $45,823†‡ | $272,314 |

† 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) | 17 | $563–$1,461† | $762† | $5,500† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 57 | $1,090–$4,256†‡ | $1,898†‡ | $13,500† |

† 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 | 2012 | $272,314 |
| Paintings | 1996 | $110,000† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1997 | $25,000† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1997 | $22,000† |
| Works on Paper | 1996 | $13,500† |
| Works on Paper | 1996 | $10,000† |
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $9,566† |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $4,399 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Mortensen worth?

Across 340 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Mortensen work is $1,075. The median Richard Mortensen painting sells for $18,380 across 84 lots. The median Richard Mortensen work on paper sells for $1,476 across 79 lots. The median Richard Mortensen print sells for $285 across 122 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Richard Mortensen prints typically sell for $193–$370 (the middle half of 78 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Richard Mortensen work on papers typically sell for $1,090–$4,256 (the middle half of 57 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 Mortensen painting?

Based on 84 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Richard Mortensen painting is $18,380. 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 Mortensen's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Richard Mortensen painting is $272,314.

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

Based on 79 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Richard Mortensen work on paper is $1,476. 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 Mortensen's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Richard Mortensen work on paper is $13,500. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $13,500 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a Richard Mortensen print?

Based on 122 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Richard Mortensen print is $285. 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 Mortensen's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Richard Mortensen print is $9,566. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $9,566 (buyer's premium not included).

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

Based on 78 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Richard Mortensen print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $259, 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 Mortensen work on paper?

Based on 57 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Richard Mortensen work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,898, 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 Mortensen's auction record?

Richard Mortensen's auction record is $272,314, set in 2012.

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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 Mortensen auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/richard-mortensen (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.