> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/richard-royal · updated 2026-11-01

# Richard Royal (b. 1952)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 29 auction results for Richard Royal at 8 houses since 2014. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,334 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,175–$9,208, n=11). The auction record is $12,065 for Lemon Lime Fractal Twist (2025, Rago Arts). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lemon Lime Fractal Twist, 2014 | Glass | $12,065 | Rago Arts | Feb 2025 |
| 2 | Leopard Skin Scroll (from the Geometric series), 2014 | Glass | $10,160 | Rago Arts | Sep 2025 |
| 3 | Red Pepper (from the Geometric series), 2017 | Glass | $10,160 | Rago Arts | Sep 2025 |
| 4 | Nymph (from the Aperture series), 2001 | Glass | $8,255 | Rago Arts | Sep 2025 |
| 5 | Untitled (Relationship Series), 1952 | Glass | $7,040 | Bonhams | Oct 2024 |
| 6 | Stella (from the Aperture series), 2001 | Glass | $5,544 | Rago Arts | Jan 2026 |
| 7 | And Back Again (from the Aperture series), 2008 | Glass | $5,334 | Rago Arts | Jan 2026 |
| 8 | Tall sculpture from the Aperture series | Glass | $5,313 | Rago Arts | Jan 2017 |
| 9 | Ultra, 2000 | Glass | $5,000 | Rago Arts | May 2022 |
| 10 | Shift (from the Apropo series), 2009 | Glass | $4,064 | Rago Arts | Feb 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 20 | $4,032 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 16 | $3,875 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 29 results from 8 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Richard Royal is an American artist with 35 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $2,794. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Richard Royal sold in 2026 for $2,794, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Richard Royal work worth?

Across 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Royal work is $2,794.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $10,160 | $12,065 | — | 2025-09-19 |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Richard Royal worth?

Across 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Royal work is $2,794. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Richard Royal's auction record is $12,065, set in 2025.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Richard Royal auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/richard-royal (updated 2026-11-01).

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.