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

# Richard Mosse (b. 1980)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 31 auction results for Richard Mosse at 5 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $17,946 including buyer’s premium (middle half $9,946–$24,400, n=6). The auction record is $48,033 for Nowhere to Run (Infra series) (2019, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nowhere to Run (Infra series), 2010 | Hand coloring | $48,033 | Phillips | May 2019 |
| 2 | Remain in Light | Hand coloring | $43,750 | Phillips | Oct 2019 |
| 3 | Nowhere to Run (Infra series), South Kivu, Eastern Congo, 2010 | Tirage c-print, monté sous Diasec | $34,716 | Christie's | Nov 2019 |
| 4 | Girl from the North Country, 2015 | Hand coloring | $33,191 | Phillips | Oct 2024 |
| 5 | Remain in Light, 1980 | Hand coloring | $32,593 | Christie's | May 2017 |
| 6 | Beaucoups Of Blues, North Kivu, Eastern Congo, November, 2012 | Hand coloring | $30,480 | Phillips | Apr 2024 |
| 7 | Triumph of the Will, 2011 | Digital c-print, mounted to dibond, in artist's frame | $30,158 | Christie's | Jul 2008 |
| 8 | Beast of Burden | Hand coloring | $30,000 | Phillips | Oct 2020 |
| 9 | The Crystal World, 2011 | Hand coloring | $27,413 | Phillips | May 2016 |
| 10 | Everything Merges with the Night, 2015 | Chromogenic print | $25,800 | Phillips | Apr 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 16 | $18,057 |
| Other | 14 | $16,036 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 19 | $25,573 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 11 | $11,724 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 31 results from 5 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Richard Mosse is an Irish artist with 37 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $16,512.

A work by Richard Mosse sold in 2026 for $25,573, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Richard Mosse work worth?

Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Mosse work is $16,512.

The median Richard Mosse photograph sells for $18,220 across 30 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photography | 33 | $18,220 | $48,033 | 90.9% | 2026-06-23 |

## Price by size

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $9,303–$15,233 | $11,724 | $32,593 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 19 | $16,262–$30,319 | $25,573 | $48,033 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2019 | $48,033 |
| Photography | 2019 | $43,750 |

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 Mosse worth?

Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Mosse work is $16,512. The median Richard Mosse photograph sells for $18,220 across 30 lots.

### What is the average price of a Richard Mosse photograph?

Based on 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Richard Mosse photograph is $18,220.

### What is Richard Mosse's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Richard Mosse photograph is $48,033.

### What is the average price of a large Richard Mosse photograph?

Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Richard Mosse photograph (large (over 120 cm)) is $25,573, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a medium Richard Mosse photograph?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Richard Mosse photograph (medium (50–120 cm)) is $11,724, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Richard Mosse's auction record?

Richard Mosse's auction record is $48,033, set in 2019.

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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, “Richard Mosse auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/richard-mosse (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.