Richmond Barthé (1901–1989)
Richmond Barthé is an American artist with 59 auction lots recorded since 2011, median price $15,625.
A work by Richmond Barthé sold in 2026 for $101,600, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Richmond Barthé on OpeningBid →What is a Richmond Barthé work worth?
Across 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richmond Barthé work is $15,625.
The median Richmond Barthé sculpture sells for $12,500 across 31 lots.
The median Richmond Barthé work on paper sells for $17,500 across 5 lots.
The median Richmond Barthé photograph sells for $34,100 across 4 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Richmond Barthé sculptures typically sell for $6,375–$20,000 (the middle half of 23 sold lots).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $88,250 | $173,000 | — | 2021-10-07 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $17,500 | $35,000 | — | 2022-10-06 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 38 | $12,500 | $629,000 | 81.6% | 2025-04-03 |
| Photography | 4 | $34,100 | $45,000 | — | 2024-10-03 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $167,000 | $629,000 | — | 2026-10-01 |
Price by size
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $6,375–$20,000 | $10,000 | $629,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $55,412–$92,188 | $81,250 | $161,000 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $629,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $173,000 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $173,000 |
| Photography | 2019 | $45,000 |
| Photography | 2013 | $43,200 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $35,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $17,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $3,500 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Richmond Barthé worth?
Across 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richmond Barthé work is $15,625. The median Richmond Barthé sculpture sells for $12,500 across 31 lots. The median Richmond Barthé work on paper sells for $17,500 across 5 lots. The median Richmond Barthé photograph sells for $34,100 across 4 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Richmond Barthé sculptures typically sell for $6,375–$20,000 (the middle half of 23 sold lots).
What is the average price of a Richmond Barthé sculpture?
Based on 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Richmond Barthé sculpture is $12,500.
What is Richmond Barthé's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Richmond Barthé sculpture is $629,000.
What is the average price of a small Richmond Barthé sculpture?
Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Richmond Barthé sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $10,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Richmond Barthé's auction record?
Richmond Barthé's auction record is $629,000, set in 2020.
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