Richard Wentworth (b. 1947)
What is Richard Wentworth’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 25 auction results for Richard Wentworth at 11 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $680 including buyer’s premium (middle half $353–$914, n=6). The auction record is $7,658 for Profit & Loss (2018, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Profit & Loss, 1985 | Stainless steel | $7,658 | Phillips | Dec 2018 |
| 2 | Store | — | $3,600 | Sotheby's | Feb 2007 |
| 3 | Dry Crying, 1982-83 | Mixed media installation | $3,577 | Christie's | Mar 2012 |
| 4 | Chain | Bucket and metal chain | $3,125 | Sotheby's | May 2008 |
| 5 | Little Minds, 1989 | Wooden, steel and brass, 3 concrete blocks, wooden ladder | $2,107 | Roseberys London | Sep 2023 |
| 6 | Walking Stick, 1987 | Painted wood with steel tip and glass | $2,107 | Roseberys London | Sep 2023 |
| 7 | DRY CRYING - 1982 | <p>Galvanised steel bucket, cork, cotton and lightbulb</p> | $1,246 | Lyon & Turnbull | Aug 2025 |
| 8 | Untitled (house) | Reclaimed coated steel | $1,216 | Roseberys London | Sep 2023 |
| 9 | Cro-Magnon Vanitas/Wooden Paint Box, 2007 | Mixed media sculpture in wooden box | $1,193 | Roseberys London | Aug 2020 |
| 10 | Weather, Weather, 2009 | Chromogenic print | $1,045 | Sotheby's | Sep 2021 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 5 | $2,107 |
| Sculpture | 9 | $935 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 8 | $1,119 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $579 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 25 results from 11 houses · How we compute these figures
Richard Wentworth is a British (modern) artist with 29 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $935. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Richard Wentworth sold in 2025 for $1,246, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Richard Wentworth on OpeningBid →What is a Richard Wentworth work worth?
Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Wentworth work is $935.
The median Richard Wentworth print sells for $254 across 5 lots.
The median Richard Wentworth sculpture sells for $1,205 across 8 lots.
The median Richard Wentworth photograph sells for $847 across 2 lots.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 9 | $254† | $397 | 55.6% | 2025-01-27 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $767 | $767 | — | 2020-08-11 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 8 | $1,205 | $7,658 | — | 2026-03-12 |
| Photography | 2 | $847 | $1,045 | — | 2021-09-15 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $189–$258† | $254† | $397 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $850–$1,246 | $1,216 | $3,577 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $7,658 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2012 | $3,577 |
| Photography | 2021 | $1,045 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $767 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $767 |
| Photography | 2020 | $648 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $397 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $258 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Richard Wentworth worth?
Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Wentworth work is $935. The median Richard Wentworth print sells for $254 across 5 lots. The median Richard Wentworth sculpture sells for $1,205 across 8 lots. The median Richard Wentworth photograph sells for $847 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Richard Wentworth's auction record?
Richard Wentworth's auction record is $7,658, set in 2018.
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