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# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Richmond Barthé auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/richmond-barthe (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.