> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/richard-whorf · updated 2026-11-02

# Richard Whorf (1906–1966)

Richard Whorf is an American artist with 8 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $1,610. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Richard Whorf sold in 2026 for $1,716, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Richard Whorf work worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Whorf work is $1,610.

The median Richard Whorf painting sells for $2,211 across 6 lots.

The median Richard Whorf work on paper sells for $800 across 1 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 6 | $2,211‡ | $5,625 | — | 2023-05-09 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $800‡ | $800‡ | 50% | 2023-02-03 |

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

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $1,610–$3,125 | $2,812 | $5,625 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $5,625 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $3,125 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $800‡ |

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

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 Whorf worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Whorf work is $1,610. The median Richard Whorf painting sells for $2,211 across 6 lots. The median Richard Whorf work on paper sells for $800 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Richard Whorf's auction record is $5,625, set in 2022.

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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 Whorf auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/richard-whorf (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.