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# Richard Mudariki (b. 1985)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 13 auction results for Richard Mudariki at 5 houses since 2019. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,826 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,061–$4,497, n=6). The auction record is $14,012 for The new church (2020, Kunsthaus Lempertz). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The new church, 2014 | Painting | $14,012 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Jun 2020 |
| 2 | BLACK ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT, 2014 | Oil on canvas | $8,497 | Sotheby's | Mar 2020 |
| 3 | The Battle of Cape Town, 1985 | Acrylic | $7,879 | Bonhams | Oct 2023 |
| 4 | View from the artist's studio, 1985 | Acrylic | $6,399 | Bonhams | Oct 2025 |
| 5 | 8 o'Clock News, 1985 | Oil on canvas | $4,690 | Bonhams | Oct 2026 |
| 6 | Everybody Wants to go to Heaven, Nobody Wants to Die, 2013 | Acrylic on canvas | $4,250 | Sotheby's | Oct 2022 |
| 7 | Puppet on a Throne, 2013 | Acrylic on canvas | $3,920 | Strauss and Co | Nov 2024 |
| 8 | A gentleman's game, 1985 | Acrylic paint | $3,733 | PIASA | Jul 2026 |
| 9 | Laundry Day, 2012 | Acrylic on canvas | $2,837 | Strauss and Co | Sep 2025 |
| 10 | Barber Shop, 2020 | Oil on canvas | $2,621 | Strauss and Co | Feb 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 10 | $4,470 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 6 | $3,826 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 13 results from 5 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Richard Mudariki is a Zimbabwean artist with 15 auction lots recorded since 2015, median price $4,470.

A work by Richard Mudariki sold in 2026 for $4,690, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Richard Mudariki work worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Mudariki work is $4,470.

The median Richard Mudariki painting sells for $4,470 across 13 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 13 | $4,470 | $14,012 | — | 2026-10-21 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $3,061–$4,168 | $3,826 | $8,497 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2020 | $14,012 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $8,497 |

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 Mudariki worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Mudariki work is $4,470. The median Richard Mudariki painting sells for $4,470 across 13 lots.

### What is the average price of a Richard Mudariki painting?

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Richard Mudariki painting is $4,470.

### What is Richard Mudariki's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Richard Mudariki painting is $14,012.

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

Richard Mudariki's auction record is $14,012, set in 2020.

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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 Mudariki auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/richard-mudariki (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.