> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/richard-prince · updated 2026-11-02

# Richard Prince (b. 1949)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 1,024 auction results for Richard Prince at 47 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $70,125 including buyer’s premium (middle half $12,065–$365,594, n=118). The auction record is $12,104,975 for Runaway Nurse (2021, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Runaway Nurse, 2005-2006 | Myrrh | $12,104,975 | Sotheby's | Jun 2021 |
| 2 | Runaway Nurse, 2005-2006 | Myrrh | $9,685,000 | Christie's | May 2016 |
| 3 | Nurse of Greenmeadow, 2002 | Acrylic paint | $8,565,000 | Christie's | May 2014 |
| 4 | Overseas Nurse | Ink jet print and acrylic on canvas | $8,459,440 | Sotheby's | Jul 2008 |
| 5 | Nurse on Trial, 2005 | Acrylic and inkjet on canvas | $7,200,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2024 |
| 6 | Sexual Behavior of American Nurses, 2009 | Acrylic and inkjet on canvas | $6,150,122 | Christie's | May 2026 |
| 7 | Piney Woods Nurse, 2002 | Acrylic paint | $6,089,000 | Christie's | Nov 2007 |
| 8 | Nurse Elsa, 2002 | Myrrh | $5,847,500 | Christie's | Nov 2016 |
| 9 | Nurse on Trial, 2005 | Myrrh | $5,765,000 | Christie's | Nov 2014 |
| 10 | Nurse Barclay's Dilemma, 2002 | Myrrh | $5,723,000 | Christie's | Nov 2019 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 9 | $529,200 |
| Paintings | 240 | $334,150 |
| Other | 304 | $91,813 |
| Photographs | 163 | $39,082 |
| Works on paper | 111 | $12,700 |
| Prints | 73 | $4,239 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 325 | $509,214 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 340 | $47,688 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 177 | $7,800 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 1,024 results from 47 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Richard Prince is an American artist with 1,305 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $63,205. 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 Prince sold in 2026 for $118,690, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

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## What is a Richard Prince work worth?

Across 1,023 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Prince work is $63,205.

The median Richard Prince print sells for $46,661 across 289 lots.

The median Richard Prince photograph sells for $18,391 across 229 lots.

The median Richard Prince work on paper sells for $45,107 across 174 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Richard Prince prints typically sell for $3,398–$149,770 (the middle half of 136 sold lots).

Large (over 120 cm) Richard Prince paintings typically sell for $216,375–$1,695,404 (the middle half of 128 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 | 351 | $46,661†‡ | $4.6M | 82.3% | 2026-10-22 |
| Paintings | 197 | $331,800† | $12.1M | 91.4% | 2026-06-25 |
| Works on Paper | 202 | $45,107†‡ | $1.5M | 86.1% | 2026-06-09 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 19 | $692,500† | $3.4M | — | 2026-06-09 |
| Photography | 280 | $18,391†‡ | $2.8M | 81.8% | 2026-09-21 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 427 | $461,000 | $12.1M | — | 2026-10-15 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Richard Prince's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (351 lots) median $46,661 with 82.3% sell-through. Paintings (197 lots) median $331,800, record $12,104,975. A typical Richard Prince painting sells for around 7.1× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 427 lots) the median is $461,000.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 59 | $1,995–$9,375†‡ | $3,863†‡ | $576,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 136 | $3,398–$149,770†‡ | $36,840†‡ | $4M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 86 | $131,616–$1.6M | $579,750 | $4.6M |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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) | 10 | $17,822–$105,997† | $32,420† | $296,100 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 33 | $50,400–$302,400 | $101,600 | $2.1M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 128 | $216,375–$1.7M | $511,563 | $12.1M |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 61 | $4,826–$16,953‡ | $8,820‡ | $126,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 81 | $33,020–$209,221†‡ | $100,000†‡ | $1M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 26 | $211,388–$692,392 | $396,750 | $1.5M |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 14 | $572,500–$1.2M | $1.1M | $3.4M |

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 52 | $3,799–$15,790‡ | $7,706‡ | $137,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 121 | $6,181–$54,043†‡ | $20,000†‡ | $1.1M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 37 | $75,600–$957,152 | $228,818 | $2.8M |

† 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 | 2021 | $12.1M |
| Paintings | 2016 | $9.7M |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $4.6M |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $4.2M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $3.4M |
| Photography | 2007 | $2.8M |
| Photography | 2024 | $1.9M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $1.9M |

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 Prince worth?

Across 1,023 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Prince work is $63,205. The median Richard Prince print sells for $46,661 across 289 lots. The median Richard Prince photograph sells for $18,391 across 229 lots. The median Richard Prince work on paper sells for $45,107 across 174 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Richard Prince prints typically sell for $3,398–$149,770 (the middle half of 136 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Richard Prince paintings typically sell for $216,375–$1,695,404 (the middle half of 128 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 Prince print?

Based on 289 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Richard Prince print is $46,661. 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 Prince's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Richard Prince print is $4,645,000.

### What is the average price of a Richard Prince photograph?

Based on 229 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Richard Prince photograph is $18,391. 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 Prince's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Richard Prince photograph is $2,840,000.

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

Based on 174 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Richard Prince work on paper is $45,107. 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 Prince's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Richard Prince work on paper is $1,463,779.

### What is the average price of a medium Richard Prince print?

Based on 136 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Richard Prince print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $36,840, 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 the average price of a large Richard Prince painting?

Based on 128 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Richard Prince painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $511,563, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

Richard Prince's auction record is $12,104,975, set in 2021.

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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 Prince auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/richard-prince (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.