Richard Serra (1938–2024)
What is Richard Serra’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 816 auction results for Richard Serra at 63 houses since 1990. Over the last 24 months the median price was $10,795 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,916–$20,480, n=83). The auction record is $4,267,750 for L.A. Cone (2013, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | L.A. Cone, 1986 | COR-TEN steel | $4,267,750 | Christie's | May 2013 |
| 2 | Schulhof's Curve, 1984 | COR-TEN steel | $2,882,500 | Christie's | Nov 2012 |
| 3 | Carver, 2009 | Paintstick on handmade paper | $2,172,500 | Christie's | Nov 2017 |
| 4 | Corner Prop | Steel in two parts | $1,986,500 | Sotheby's | May 2010 |
| 5 | Artaud, 2009 | Paintstick on handmade paper | $1,687,500 | Christie's | May 2017 |
| 6 | 12-4-8 | — | $1,650,500 | Sotheby's | Nov 2008 |
| 7 | Frost, 2009 | Paper | $1,636,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2025 |
| 8 | Even Level | Hot rolled steel | $1,497,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2007 |
| 9 | JUDGMENTS ON A SHEET, 1973 | Paintstick sur papier | $1,350,108 | Artcurial | Dec 2019 |
| 10 | Double Rift #1, 2011 | Paintstick on three joined sheets of paper | $1,197,000 | Christie's | Nov 2022 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 18 | $385,500 |
| Works on paper | 100 | $158,500 |
| Other | 59 | $106,250 |
| Prints | 469 | $9,467 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 283 | $22,575 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 243 | $8,190 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 108 | $3,469 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 816 results from 63 houses · How we compute these figures
Richard Serra is an American artist with 931 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $10,343. 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 Serra sold in 2026 for $53,760, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 815 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Serra work is $10,343.
The median Richard Serra print sells for $8,190 across 586 lots.
The median Richard Serra work on paper sells for $156,250 across 101 lots.
The median Richard Serra painting sells for $125,000 across 31 lots.
Large (over 120 cm) Richard Serra prints typically sell for $11,129–$24,167 (the middle half of 229 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Richard Serra prints typically sell for $3,000–$10,149 (the middle half of 220 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 | 630 | $8,190†‡ | $277,200 | 93% | 2026-10-22 |
| Paintings | 35 | $125,000† | $905,000 | 88.6% | 2025-03-31 |
| Works on Paper | 107 | $156,250†‡ | $2.2M | 94.4% | 2026-10-13 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 20 | $339,500 | $4.3M | 95% | 2026-06-19 |
| Photography | 3 | $845 | $845 | 33.3% | 2017-11-16 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 122 | $280,200‡ | $4.3M | — | 2026-06-19 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Richard Serra's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (630 lots) median $8,190 with 93% sell-through. Paintings (35 lots) median $125,000, record $905,000. A typical Richard Serra painting sells for around 15× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 122 lots) the median is $280,200.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 116 | $2,122–$4,658†‡ | $3,125†‡ | $36,139 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 220 | $3,000–$10,149†‡ | $5,903†‡ | $277,200 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 229 | $11,129–$24,167†‡ | $15,240†‡ | $89,192 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $15,917–$202,438† | $96,319† | $756,500 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 12 | $124,574–$252,750 | $161,698 | $905,000 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $2,977–$5,715†‡ | $4,603†‡ | $16,095 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 32 | $113,991–$358,350‡ | $215,250‡ | $907,200 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 51 | $93,572–$441,200‡ | $200,000‡ | $2.2M |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $173,975–$372,527 | $217,950 | $2M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $431,500–$1.1M | $448,526 | $4.3M |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2013 | $4.3M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2012 | $2.9M |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $2.2M |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $1.7M |
| Paintings | 2015 | $905,000 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $756,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $277,200 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $265,003 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Richard Serra worth?
Across 815 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Serra work is $10,343. The median Richard Serra print sells for $8,190 across 586 lots. The median Richard Serra work on paper sells for $156,250 across 101 lots. The median Richard Serra painting sells for $125,000 across 31 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Richard Serra prints typically sell for $11,129–$24,167 (the middle half of 229 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Richard Serra prints typically sell for $3,000–$10,149 (the middle half of 220 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 Serra print?
Based on 586 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Richard Serra print is $8,190. 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 Serra's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Richard Serra print is $277,200.
What is the average price of a Richard Serra work on paper?
Based on 101 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Richard Serra work on paper is $156,250. 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 Serra's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Richard Serra work on paper is $2,172,500.
What is the average price of a Richard Serra painting?
Based on 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Richard Serra painting is $125,000. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Richard Serra's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Richard Serra painting is $905,000.
What is the average price of a large Richard Serra print?
Based on 229 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Richard Serra print (large (over 120 cm)) is $15,240, 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 medium Richard Serra print?
Based on 220 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Richard Serra print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $5,903, 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 Richard Serra's auction record?
Richard Serra's auction record is $4,267,750, set in 2013.
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