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# Richard Pousette-Dart (1916–1992)

## What is Richard Pousette-Dart’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 85 auction results for Richard Pousette-Dart at 6 houses since 1992. Over the last 24 months the median price was $32,705 including buyer’s premium (middle half $23,178–$86,520, n=6). The auction record is $2,629,000 for Blood Wedding (2015, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blood Wedding, 1958 | Painting | $2,629,000 | Christie's | Nov 2015 |
| 2 | Untitled (oil on masonite), 1940-1943 | Oil paint | $905,000 | Christie's | Nov 2015 |
| 3 | Hieroglyph #4, 1973-1974 | Oil paint | $722,500 | Christie's | Nov 2012 |
| 4 | Composition Number 1, 1943 | Oil paint | $698,500 | Christie's | May 2009 |
| 5 | From the Mind of the Sea | Oil on linen | $588,500 | Sotheby's | Nov 2016 |
| 6 | Entrance, 1950 | Oil paint | $577,000 | Christie's | May 2008 |
| 7 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1940 | Oil paint | $492,500 | Christie's | May 2018 |
| 8 | Untitled (oil on board), 1958 | Oil paint | $483,750 | Christie's | May 2013 |
| 9 | Summer Illumination, 1958-1963 | Oil paint | $473,000 | Christie's | Nov 2015 |
| 10 | Red Presence 3, 1972 | Acrylic on canvas | $381,000 | Sotheby's | May 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 55 | $197,900 |
| Other | 8 | $38,900 |
| Works on paper | 13 | $35,000 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 29 | $300,000 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 27 | $41,280 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $33,020 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 85 results from 6 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Richard Pousette-Dart is an American artist with 95 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $87,500.

A work by Richard Pousette-Dart sold in 2025 for $101,600, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**4 Richard Pousette-Dart works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Richard Pousette-Dart work worth?

Across 85 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Pousette-Dart work is $87,500.

The median Richard Pousette-Dart painting sells for $214,200 across 58 lots.

The median Richard Pousette-Dart work on paper sells for $35,000 across 20 lots.

The median Richard Pousette-Dart print sells for $33,020 across 3 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Richard Pousette-Dart paintings typically sell for $217,425–$466,688 (the middle half of 32 sold lots).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $33,020 | $120,000 | — | 2024-10-22 |
| Paintings | 61 | $214,200 | $2.6M | 95.1% | 2025-09-30 |
| Works on Paper | 20 | $35,000 | $92,500 | — | 2023-09-29 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 40 | $275,000 | $2.6M | — | 2025-09-30 |

Richard Pousette-Dart's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $33,020. Paintings (61 lots) median $214,200, record $2,629,000. A typical Richard Pousette-Dart painting sells for around 6.5× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 40 lots) the median is $275,000.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $13,155–$44,430 | $21,420 | $62,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 19 | $27,065–$116,500 | $47,000 | $473,000 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 32 | $217,425–$466,688 | $301,200 | $2.6M |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $22,994–$36,875 | $35,000 | $52,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $34,698–$59,375 | $40,640 | $92,500 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2015 | $2.6M |
| Paintings | 2015 | $905,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $120,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $92,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $87,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $33,020 |

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 Pousette-Dart worth?

Across 85 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Pousette-Dart work is $87,500. The median Richard Pousette-Dart painting sells for $214,200 across 58 lots. The median Richard Pousette-Dart work on paper sells for $35,000 across 20 lots. The median Richard Pousette-Dart print sells for $33,020 across 3 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Richard Pousette-Dart paintings typically sell for $217,425–$466,688 (the middle half of 32 sold lots).

### What is the average price of a Richard Pousette-Dart painting?

Based on 58 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Richard Pousette-Dart painting is $214,200.

### What is Richard Pousette-Dart's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Richard Pousette-Dart painting is $2,629,000.

### What is the average price of a Richard Pousette-Dart work on paper?

Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Richard Pousette-Dart work on paper is $35,000.

### What is Richard Pousette-Dart's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Richard Pousette-Dart work on paper is $92,500.

### What is the average price of a large Richard Pousette-Dart painting?

Based on 32 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Richard Pousette-Dart painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $301,200, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a medium Richard Pousette-Dart painting?

Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Richard Pousette-Dart painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $47,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Richard Pousette-Dart's auction record?

Richard Pousette-Dart's auction record is $2,629,000, set in 2015.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.