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# Richard Nonas (1936–2021)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 35 auction results for Richard Nonas at 17 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,916 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,012–$10,039, n=6). The auction record is $44,450 for 8-PART WALL (2024, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8-PART WALL, 1990 | Oil paint | $44,450 | Phillips | Sep 2024 |
| 2 | Untitled (Chair and Ottoman), 1993 | Granite | $23,750 | Christie's | May 2009 |
| 3 | Downtown shortline, 1978 | Stahl, korrodiert | $17,751 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Jun 2021 |
| 4 | Untitled (steel sculpture), 1990 | Stainless steel | $15,000 | Wright | Oct 2017 |
| 5 | Two-part wall sculpture, steel, 1990 | Stainless steel | $12,700 | Phillips | Jul 2025 |
| 6 | Back Floorpiece, 1975 | Sculpture in 3 steel elements | $11,617 | Blindarte Casa d'Aste | May 2026 |
| 7 | Untitled Steel Drawings, Paint On Steel (Installation), 1989 | Stainless steel | $10,200 | Bonhams | May 2023 |
| 8 | Untitled (paper and wood), 1970 | Paper and wood | $10,062 | Christie's | May 2003 |
| 9 | Untitled (oil on paper), 1983 | Painting | $10,000 | Wright | Apr 2013 |
| 10 | Untitled, 1976 | Iron | $7,084 | Christie's | Oct 2013 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 14 | $6,739 |
| Other | 5 | $5,306 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $10,200 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $6,048 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 6 | $4,916 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 35 results from 17 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Richard Nonas is an American artist with 47 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $6,250. 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 Nonas sold in 2026 for $11,617, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

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## What is a Richard Nonas work worth?

Across 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Nonas work is $6,250.

The median Richard Nonas sculpture sells for $7,084 across 19 lots.

The median Richard Nonas painting sells for $4,769 across 7 lots.

The median Richard Nonas work on paper sells for $3,329 across 1 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 | 2 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 7 | $4,769†‡ | $44,450 | — | 2024-09-25 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $3,329 | $3,329 | — | 2020-10-22 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 21 | $7,084†‡ | $23,750 | 90.5% | 2026-07-29 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $2,340–$5,312†‡ | $4,442†‡ | $44,450 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $3,982–$9,241†‡ | $6,149†‡ | $17,469† |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $10,200–$17,751‡ | $14,261‡ | $23,750 |

† 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 | 2024 | $44,450 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2009 | $23,750 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $17,751 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $10,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $3,329 |

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 Nonas worth?

Across 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Nonas work is $6,250. The median Richard Nonas sculpture sells for $7,084 across 19 lots. The median Richard Nonas painting sells for $4,769 across 7 lots. The median Richard Nonas work on paper sells for $3,329 across 1 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 Nonas sculpture?

Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Richard Nonas sculpture is $7,084. 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 Nonas's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Richard Nonas sculpture is $23,750.

### What is the average price of a small Richard Nonas sculpture?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Richard Nonas sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $6,149, 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 Nonas's auction record?

Richard Nonas's auction record is $44,450, set in 2024.

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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 Nonas auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/richard-nonas (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.