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# Richard Pettibone (1938–2024)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 489 auction results for Richard Pettibone at 20 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $19,050 including buyer’s premium (middle half $11,430–$28,380, n=73). The auction record is $373,000 for '32 Cans of Campbell's Soup,' 1962 (2008, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hopeless, 1963 | Acrylic and silkscreen ink on canvas in artist's frame | $276,000 | Sotheby's | May 2007 |
| 2 | Flowers, 2011 | Oil and silkscreen on canvas | $262,275 | K-Auction | Jan 2024 |
| 3 | Blond Waiting, 1964 | Acrylic and silkscreen ink on canvas in artist's frame | $242,500 | Sotheby's | Nov 2010 |
| 4 | Lavender Disaster, 1963 | Acrylic paint | $209,000 | Phillips | Nov 2013 |
| 5 | 25 Flowers #4, 1971 | Acrylic paint | $200,000 | Christie's | May 2019 |
| 6 | 'R Lichtenstein, Masterpiece, 1962' | Acrylic and silkscreen ink on canvas in artist's frame | $193,000 | Sotheby's | May 2008 |
| 7 | Bicycle Wheel, Most Wanted man, Sleeping Girl, 16 Jackies and Island #10, 1969 | Graphite | $183,750 | Christie's | May 2013 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | '32 Cans of Campbell's Soup,' 1962, 1987 | Synthetic polymer and silkscreen ink on thirty two canvases and artist's wood box | $373,000 | Christie's | May 2008 |
| 2 | 32 Cans of Campbell's Soup, 1987 | Synthetic polymer and silkscreen ink on thirty-two canvases and artist's wood box | $266,500 | Christie's | May 2010 |
| 3 | 32 Cans of Campbell’s Soup, 1987 | Acrylic paint | $187,500 | Christie's | Nov 2021 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 316 | $28,672 |
| Sculpture | 12 | $21,495 |
| Other | 38 | $20,359 |
| Prints | 92 | $13,125 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 12 | $37,416 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 399 | $25,000 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 32 | $11,653 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 489 results from 20 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Richard Pettibone is an American artist with 580 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $24,644. 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 Pettibone sold in 2026 for $43,806, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**8 Richard Pettibone works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Richard Pettibone work worth?

Across 489 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Pettibone work is $24,644.

The median Richard Pettibone print sells for $22,967 across 211 lots.

The median Richard Pettibone painting sells for $28,252 across 174 lots.

The median Richard Pettibone work on paper sells for $26,952 across 19 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Richard Pettibone prints typically sell for $13,256–$40,074 (the middle half of 195 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Richard Pettibone paintings typically sell for $18,327–$48,132 (the middle half of 162 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 | 239 | $22,967‡ | $373,000 | 88.3% | 2026-09-23 |
| Paintings | 194 | $28,252‡ | $262,275 | 89.7% | 2026-10-08 |
| Works on Paper | 23 | $26,952‡ | $191,939‡ | 82.6% | 2026-06-25 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 11 | $21,495 | $75,974 | 90.9% | 2026-01-28 |
| Photography | 13 | $8,320 | $25,338 | 84.6% | 2026-09-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 33 | $144,000‡ | $373,000 | — | 2026-09-23 |

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

Richard Pettibone's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (239 lots) median $22,967 with 88.3% sell-through. Paintings (194 lots) median $28,252, record $262,275. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 33 lots) the median is $144,000.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 195 | $13,256–$40,074‡ | $23,940‡ | $373,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $1,774–$124,625 | $9,375 | $209,000 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $7,500–$20,000 | $8,450 | $112,500 |

‡ 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) | 162 | $18,327–$48,132‡ | $29,616‡ | $262,275 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $9,375–$18,900 | $11,430 | $28,125 |

‡ 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 | $18,750–$40,625‡ | $26,952‡ | $191,939‡ |

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

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $37,332–$63,000 | $37,500 | $75,974 |

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $2,132–$11,123 | $7,403 | $16,250 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $373,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $266,500 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $262,275 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $242,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $191,939‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $75,974 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $63,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $62,500 |

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

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 Pettibone worth?

Across 489 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Pettibone work is $24,644. The median Richard Pettibone print sells for $22,967 across 211 lots. The median Richard Pettibone painting sells for $28,252 across 174 lots. The median Richard Pettibone work on paper sells for $26,952 across 19 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Richard Pettibone prints typically sell for $13,256–$40,074 (the middle half of 195 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Richard Pettibone paintings typically sell for $18,327–$48,132 (the middle half of 162 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 Pettibone print?

Based on 211 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Richard Pettibone print is $22,967. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Richard Pettibone print is $373,000.

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

Based on 174 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Richard Pettibone painting is $28,252. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Richard Pettibone painting is $262,275.

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

Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Richard Pettibone work on paper is $26,952. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Richard Pettibone's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Richard Pettibone work on paper is $191,939. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a small Richard Pettibone print?

Based on 195 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Richard Pettibone print (small (under 50 cm)) is $23,940, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a small Richard Pettibone painting?

Based on 162 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Richard Pettibone painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $29,616, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Richard Pettibone's auction record is $373,000, set in 2008.

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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 Pettibone auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/richard-pettibone (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.