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# Richard Schultz (1926–2021)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 249 auction results for Richard Schultz at 21 houses since 2000. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,400 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,100–$2,794, n=29). The auction record is $6,500 for Untitled lot (2023, John Moran Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled lot, 1988 | Bent, stamped, and folded aluminum sheet with green powder coating | $6,500 | John Moran Auctioneers | Apr 2023 |
| 2 | Petal, 1926 | Aluminium | $5,925 | PIASA | Jun 2026 |
| 3 | Petal, 1926 | Aluminium | $5,925 | PIASA | Jun 2026 |
| 4 | Convertible sofa bed, 1958 | Furniture | $5,625 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Oct 2016 |
| 5 | 1966 armchairs, 1966 | Aluminum | $5,313 | Wright | Aug 2020 |
| 6 | Petal Table, 1926 | Aluminium | $5,184 | PIASA | Jun 2026 |
| 7 | Untitled lot, 1966 | Porcelain enamel on steel and powder-coated aluminum with woven vinyl coated polyester mesh | $5,000 | John Moran Auctioneers | Apr 2023 |
| 8 | Dining set, 1966 | Aluminum | $4,536 | Wright | Sep 2024 |
| 9 | 1966 dining chairs, 1966 | Aluminum | $4,445 | Wright | Jan 2026 |
| 10 | Petal occasional tables model P320, 1960 | Stainless steel | $4,445 | Wright | Apr 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 215 | $1,016 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 38 | $1,103 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 30 | $1,063 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 136 | $938 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 249 results from 21 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Richard Schultz is an American artist with 314 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $1,020. 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 Schultz sold in 2026 for $1,152, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Richard Schultz work worth?

Across 243 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Schultz work is $1,020.

The median Richard Schultz sculpture sells for $1,063 across 121 lots.

The median Richard Schultz work on paper sells for $312 across 2 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Richard Schultz sculptures typically sell for $490–$1,846 (the middle half of 91 sold lots).

Large (over 120 cm) Richard Schultz sculptures typically sell for $750–$2,080 (the middle half of 21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2 | $312 | $375 | — | 2017-02-16 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 153 | $1,063 | $5,925 | 79.1% | 2026-09-24 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 14 | $4,768 | $6,500 | — | 2026-06-28 |

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $1,063–$4,375 | $1,375 | $5,925 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 91 | $490–$1,846 | $1,000 | $5,925 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 21 | $750–$2,080 | $1,000 | $4,536 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $5,925 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $5,925 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $375 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $250 |

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 Schultz worth?

Across 243 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Schultz work is $1,020. The median Richard Schultz sculpture sells for $1,063 across 121 lots. The median Richard Schultz work on paper sells for $312 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Richard Schultz sculptures typically sell for $490–$1,846 (the middle half of 91 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Richard Schultz sculptures typically sell for $750–$2,080 (the middle half of 21 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 Schultz sculpture?

Based on 121 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Richard Schultz sculpture is $1,063.

### What is Richard Schultz's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Richard Schultz sculpture is $5,925.

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

Based on 91 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Richard Schultz sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a large Richard Schultz sculpture?

Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Richard Schultz sculpture (large (over 120 cm)) is $1,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

Richard Schultz's auction record is $6,500, set in 2023.

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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 Schultz auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/richard-schultz (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.