Rick Amor (b. 1948)
What is Rick Amor’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 194 auction results for Rick Amor at 8 houses since 2000. Over the last 24 months the median price was $13,344 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,694–$48,783, n=28). The auction record is $282,087 for The Waiter (2025, Menzies Art Brands). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Waiter, 1997 | Oil on linen | $282,087 | Menzies Art Brands | Aug 2025 |
| 2 | Figure in a Landscape, 2007 | Bronze (4) | $209,895 | Menzies Art Brands | Jun 2019 |
| 3 | The Dog, 1989 | Oil on canvas | $80,819 | Smith & Singer | Apr 2026 |
| 4 | Still Life in an Empty Factory, 1995 | Oil on canvas | $69,808 | Christie's | Aug 2003 |
| 5 | Coast, 2006 | Oil on canvas | $64,860 | Menzies Art Brands | Jun 2010 |
| 6 | AFTERNOON BY THE SEA, 2005 | Oil on canvas | $61,434 | Deutscher and Hackett | Nov 2008 |
| 7 | World of Iron, 2004 | Oil on canvas | $60,017 | Deutscher and Hackett | Nov 2017 |
| 8 | Savage World, 1997 | Oil on canvas | $58,125 | Smith & Singer | Aug 2026 |
| 9 | WORLD OF IRON, 2004 | Oil on canvas | $55,997 | Deutscher and Hackett | Nov 2017 |
| 10 | THE CITY 6AM, 1989-90 | Oil on canvas | $55,079 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 69 | $23,900 |
| Works on paper | 18 | $3,619 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 26 | $50,203 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 43 | $12,061 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $5,508 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 194 results from 8 houses · How we compute these figures
Rick Amor is an Australian artist with 297 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $11,162. 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 Rick Amor sold in 2026 for $58,125, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Rick Amor on OpeningBid →What is a Rick Amor work worth?
Across 190 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Rick Amor work is $11,162.
The median Rick Amor painting sells for $17,484 across 118 lots.
The median Rick Amor work on paper sells for $4,037 across 36 lots.
The median Rick Amor sculpture sells for $7,603 across 12 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Rick Amor paintings typically sell for $10,907–$25,226 (the middle half of 47 sold lots).
Large (over 120 cm) Rick Amor paintings typically sell for $35,315–$57,876 (the middle half of 37 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 | 14 | $597† | $9,052 | 71.4% | 2026-05-07 |
| Paintings | 156 | $17,484†‡ | $282,087 | 75.6% | 2026-08-25 |
| Works on Paper | 44 | $4,037†‡ | $6,515‡ | 81.8% | 2026-06-17 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 15 | $7,603†‡ | $209,895 | 80% | 2024-06-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 10 | $116,534† | $282,087 | — | 2026-04-28 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Rick Amor's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (14 lots) median $597 with 71.4% sell-through. Paintings (156 lots) median $17,484, record $282,087. A typical Rick Amor painting sells for around 29× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 10 lots) the median is $116,534.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $585–$729† | $597† | $9,052 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 31 | $5,099–$12,211†‡ | $7,619†‡ | $15,087† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 47 | $10,907–$25,226†‡ | $15,418†‡ | $49,972‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 37 | $35,315–$57,876†‡ | $47,800†‡ | $282,087 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $4,725–$5,469†‡ | $5,112†‡ | $6,515‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 20 | $2,712–$3,978†‡ | $3,082†‡ | $5,899† |
† 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) | 6 | $4,170–$6,998† | $4,710† | $11,059† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $282,087 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $209,895 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2016 | $144,681† |
| Paintings | 2016 | $142,245† |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $9,052 |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $6,515‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $6,030 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $1,384† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Rick Amor worth?
Across 190 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Rick Amor work is $11,162. The median Rick Amor painting sells for $17,484 across 118 lots. The median Rick Amor work on paper sells for $4,037 across 36 lots. The median Rick Amor sculpture sells for $7,603 across 12 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Rick Amor paintings typically sell for $10,907–$25,226 (the middle half of 47 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Rick Amor paintings typically sell for $35,315–$57,876 (the middle half of 37 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 Rick Amor painting?
Based on 118 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Rick Amor painting is $17,484. 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 Rick Amor's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Rick Amor painting is $282,087.
What is the average price of a Rick Amor work on paper?
Based on 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Rick Amor work on paper is $4,037. 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 Rick Amor's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Rick Amor work on paper is $6,515. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Rick Amor sculpture?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Rick Amor sculpture is $7,603. 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 Rick Amor's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Rick Amor sculpture is $209,895.
What is the average price of a medium Rick Amor painting?
Based on 47 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Rick Amor painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $15,418, 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 large Rick Amor painting?
Based on 37 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Rick Amor painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $47,800, 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 Rick Amor's auction record?
Rick Amor's auction record is $282,087, set in 2025.
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