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# Richard Tuttle (b. 1941)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 312 auction results for Richard Tuttle at 38 houses since 1990. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,328 including buyer’s premium (middle half $745–$6,826, n=34). The auction record is $1,762,500 for Silver Picture (2010, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Silver Picture | Spray enamel on plywood | $1,762,500 | Sotheby's | May 2010 |
| 2 | Yellow | Acrylic on wood | $1,022,500 | Sotheby's | Nov 2011 |
| 3 | Drift I, 1965 | Acrylic paint | $845,000 | Christie's | Nov 2013 |
| 4 | Sunlight | — | $505,000 | Sotheby's | May 2008 |
| 5 | Green Triptych, 1965 | Triptych | $422,500 | Christie's | Nov 2011 |
| 6 | Wave, 1964 | Acrylic paint | $408,000 | Christie's | Nov 2005 |
| 7 | YELLOW DANCER | Painting | $375,000 | Sotheby's | Jun 2020 |
| 8 | Untitled (from "The Twenty-Six Century Series") | Soldered metal, in 3 parts | $337,000 | Sotheby's | May 2008 |
| 9 | Letters (The Twenty-Six Series), 1966 | Soldered tin letter forms | $310,500 | Christie's | Jun 1998 |
| 10 | Polychromed Wheel, 1966 | Wheel | $266,500 | Christie's | Jun 1998 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 12 | $13,245 |
| Other | 90 | $10,983 |
| Paintings | 17 | $8,960 |
| Works on paper | 85 | $6,405 |
| Prints | 70 | $1,555 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 17 | $62,500 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 155 | $5,250 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 74 | $2,589 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 312 results from 38 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Richard Tuttle is an American artist with 412 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $5,256. 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 Tuttle sold in 2026 for $44,800, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**2 Richard Tuttle works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Richard Tuttle work worth?

Across 311 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Tuttle work is $5,256.

The median Richard Tuttle work on paper sells for $6,315 across 102 lots.

The median Richard Tuttle print sells for $1,220 across 83 lots.

The median Richard Tuttle painting sells for $12,600 across 22 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Richard Tuttle work on papers typically sell for $4,387–$10,481 (the middle half of 86 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Richard Tuttle prints typically sell for $699–$3,355 (the middle half of 41 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 | 102 | $1,220†‡ | $6,875 | 81.4% | 2026-06-12 |
| Paintings | 25 | $12,600 | $845,000 | 88% | 2026-10-01 |
| Works on Paper | 126 | $6,315†‡ | $42,000 | 81% | 2026-03-25 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 18 | $4,063 | $86,500 | 72.2% | 2025-11-06 |
| Photography | 2 | $425 | $425 | 50% | 2026-05-15 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 16 | $323,750 | $1.8M | — | 2026-06-10 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Richard Tuttle's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (102 lots) median $1,220 with 81.4% sell-through. Paintings (25 lots) median $12,600, record $845,000. A typical Richard Tuttle painting sells for around 10× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 16 lots) the median is $323,750.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 41 | $699–$3,355†‡ | $1,625†‡ | $6,875 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 39 | $664–$1,723†‡ | $1,072†‡ | $4,165 |

† 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) | 8 | $3,376–$4,249 | $3,907 | $200,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $12,600–$375,000 | $60,000 | $845,000 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 86 | $4,387–$10,481†‡ | $6,606†‡ | $42,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $5,659–$15,345 | $8,224 | $29,796 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $3,375–$15,240 | $4,135 | $58,188 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2013 | $845,000 |
| Paintings | 2011 | $422,500 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2011 | $86,500 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2011 | $58,188 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $42,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $35,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $6,875 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $6,055 |

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 Tuttle worth?

Across 311 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Tuttle work is $5,256. The median Richard Tuttle work on paper sells for $6,315 across 102 lots. The median Richard Tuttle print sells for $1,220 across 83 lots. The median Richard Tuttle painting sells for $12,600 across 22 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Richard Tuttle work on papers typically sell for $4,387–$10,481 (the middle half of 86 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Richard Tuttle prints typically sell for $699–$3,355 (the middle half of 41 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 Tuttle work on paper?

Based on 102 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Richard Tuttle work on paper is $6,315. 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 Tuttle's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Richard Tuttle work on paper is $42,000.

### What is the average price of a Richard Tuttle print?

Based on 83 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Richard Tuttle print is $1,220. 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 Tuttle's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Richard Tuttle print is $6,875.

### What is the average price of a Richard Tuttle painting?

Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Richard Tuttle painting is $12,600.

### What is Richard Tuttle's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Richard Tuttle painting is $845,000.

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

Based on 86 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Richard Tuttle work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $6,606, 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 small Richard Tuttle print?

Based on 41 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Richard Tuttle print (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,625, 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 Tuttle's auction record?

Richard Tuttle's auction record is $1,762,500, set in 2010.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Richard Tuttle auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/richard-tuttle (updated 2026-11-03).

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.