Richard Texier (b. 1955)
What is Richard Texier’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 89 auction results for Richard Texier at 18 houses since 1990. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,596 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,754–$10,522, n=10). The auction record is $131,659 for COSMOS (2007, Artcurial). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | COSMOS, 2002 | Sculpture en bronze à patine verte | $131,659 | Artcurial | Oct 2007 |
| 2 | Elastoshell, 2017 | Plant-based elastomer | $54,443 | Christie's | Oct 2026 |
| 3 | Chaosmos, anatomie du secret, 2014 | Huile et galet de verre sur toile et cadre de l'artiste | $49,774 | Christie's | Dec 2016 |
| 4 | Lithopalin 02, 2013 | Impression pigmentaire, nacre et porcelaine organique | $39,302 | Christie's | Jun 2017 |
| 5 | Le viseur d'étoile, 1994 | Bronze | $23,124 | Christie's | Oct 2021 |
| 6 | La spirale de l annonce | Bronze | $17,783 | Ader | Nov 2020 |
| 7 | Turben, 1990 | Technique mixte et collage sur toile | $15,901 | Artcurial | Oct 2012 |
| 8 | Le Cercle de l'annonce, 1998-2000 | Bronze | $14,863 | Tajan | Mar 2025 |
| 9 | L'Homme Nature, 2000 | Bronze | $12,536 | Tajan | Mar 2025 |
| 10 | Culbuto, 2001 | Bronze à patine verte | $8,468 | Christie's | Dec 2021 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 12 | $10,502 |
| Paintings | 13 | $2,150 |
| Other | 35 | $1,969 |
| Prints | 7 | $422 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 31 | $2,935 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $599 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 89 results from 18 houses · How we compute these figures
Richard Texier is a French artist with 127 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $1,969. 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 Texier sold in 2026 for $54,443, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 89 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Texier work is $1,969.
The median Richard Texier painting sells for $1,427 across 14 lots.
The median Richard Texier print sells for $392 across 15 lots.
The median Richard Texier work on paper sells for $549 across 14 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 | 18 | $392†‡ | $784 | 83.3% | 2026-04-09 |
| Paintings | 18 | $1,427†‡ | $49,774 | 77.8% | 2026-07-02 |
| Works on Paper | 16 | $549†‡ | $15,901 | 87.5% | 2024-06-04 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 16 | $12,536† | $131,659 | 75% | 2026-10-23 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $54,443† | $131,659 | — | 2026-10-23 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Richard Texier's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (18 lots) median $392 with 83.3% sell-through. Paintings (18 lots) median $1,427, record $49,774. A typical Richard Texier painting sells for around 3.6× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $54,443.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $339–$567‡ | $407‡ | $784 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $252–$557‡ | $402‡ | $728 |
‡ 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) | 9 | $951–$4,479‡ | $2,150‡ | $49,774 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $536–$1,031†‡ | $560†‡ | $4,893 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2007 | $131,659 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $62,848† |
| Paintings | 2016 | $49,774 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $15,901 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $6,310 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $4,893 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $784 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $728 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Richard Texier worth?
Across 89 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Texier work is $1,969. The median Richard Texier painting sells for $1,427 across 14 lots. The median Richard Texier print sells for $392 across 15 lots. The median Richard Texier work on paper sells for $549 across 14 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 Texier painting?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Richard Texier painting is $1,427. 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 Texier's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Richard Texier painting is $49,774.
What is the average price of a Richard Texier print?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Richard Texier print is $392. 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 Texier's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Richard Texier print is $784.
What is the average price of a Richard Texier work on paper?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Richard Texier work on paper is $549. 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 Texier's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Richard Texier work on paper is $15,901.
What is Richard Texier's auction record?
Richard Texier's auction record is $131,659, set in 2007.
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