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# Richard Orlinski (b. 1966)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 65 auction results for Richard Orlinski at 19 houses since 2008. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,341 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,911–$6,051, n=7). The auction record is $70,778 for WILD KONG TRIBUTE PSG (2017, Artcurial). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WILD KONG TRIBUTE PSG | Aluminium, résine époxy, fibre de verre | $70,778 | Artcurial | May 2017 |
| 2 | PANTHÈRE DENTELLE | Bronze | $44,046 | Tajan | Feb 2020 |
| 3 | Wild Kong, 2013 | Black resin | $22,079 | Tajan | Jan 2018 |
| 4 | BORN WILD, 1966 | Polyrésine | $20,572 | Osenat | May 2014 |
| 5 | Wild neck panther, 2010 | Polished aluminum | $19,225 | Tajan | Jul 2021 |
| 6 | Born wild (matt black tiger), 2015 | Resin | $17,969 | Fineartauctionsmiami | Dec 2016 |
| 7 | Wild Kong with barrel (noir mat), 2016 | Polyrésine | $16,987 | Artcurial | Sep 2019 |
| 8 | Panthère | Resin and swarovski crystals | $14,387 | Tajan | Jul 2023 |
| 9 | WILD PANTHERE CHROME | Polyrésine chromée facettée | $12,721 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Jun 2015 |
| 10 | Standing Bear | Polyrésine taguée brillant | $8,747 | Ader | Jul 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 44 | $5,078 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 19 | $7,782 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $2,629 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 65 results from 19 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Richard Orlinski is a French artist with 199 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $3,957. 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 Orlinski sold in 2026 for $5,341, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Richard Orlinski work worth?

Across 58 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Orlinski work is $3,957.

The median Richard Orlinski sculpture sells for $5,277 across 50 lots.

The median Richard Orlinski print sells for $471 across 4 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Richard Orlinski sculptures typically sell for $5,802–$14,297 (the middle half of 22 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 | 14 | $471‡ | $905 | 28.6% | 2026-04-08 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 87 | $5,277†‡ | $44,046 | 57.5% | 2026-08-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $33,062 | $70,778 | — | 2020-02-14 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $482–$3,682†‡ | $2,110†‡ | $6,601 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 22 | $5,802–$14,297† | $7,763† | $44,046 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $44,046 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $22,079 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $905 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $591 |

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 Orlinski worth?

Across 58 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Orlinski work is $3,957. The median Richard Orlinski sculpture sells for $5,277 across 50 lots. The median Richard Orlinski print sells for $471 across 4 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Richard Orlinski sculptures typically sell for $5,802–$14,297 (the middle half of 22 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 Orlinski sculpture?

Based on 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Richard Orlinski sculpture is $5,277. 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 Orlinski's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Richard Orlinski sculpture is $44,046.

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

Based on 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Richard Orlinski print is $471. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Richard Orlinski's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Richard Orlinski print is $905.

### What is the average price of a medium Richard Orlinski sculpture?

Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Richard Orlinski sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $7,763, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Richard Orlinski sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,110, 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 Orlinski's auction record?

Richard Orlinski's auction record is $44,046, 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 Orlinski auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/richard-orlinski (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.