Rirkrit Tiravanija (b. 1961)
What is Rirkrit Tiravanija’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 49 auction results for Rirkrit Tiravanija at 14 houses since 2001. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,064 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,700–$8,320, n=11). The auction record is $98,280 for Untitled (THE DAYS OF THIS SOCIETY IS NUMBERED) (2021, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (THE DAYS OF THIS SOCIETY IS NUMBERED), 2014 | Acrylic paint | $98,280 | Phillips | Mar 2021 |
| 2 | Untitled 2016 (Free Curry), 2016 | Acrylic paint | $80,191 | Christie's | Dec 2021 |
| 3 | Untitled (Fear Eats the Soul), 2017 | Enamel on newspaper, in three parts | $77,559 | Sotheby's | Oct 2022 |
| 4 | untitled 2017 (el odioso olor de la verdad / martes 21 de marzo 2017), 2017 | Acrylic and newspaper on linen | $72,000 | Sotheby's | Jul 2024 |
| 5 | untitled 2018 (the days of this society is numbered, new york times, june 18, 2018), 2018 | Oil paint | $62,500 | Christie's | Sep 2018 |
| 6 | Untitled, 1993 (Cure), 1993 | Installation including cloth tent, table, stools, tea kettles, hotplate, tea pots and cups, metal shelf, tea and water | $44,323 | Christie's | Feb 2001 |
| 7 | untitled 2017 (l'odieux parfum de vérité, libération, 29-30 avril, 2017), 2017 | Linen | $40,320 | Phillips | Nov 2022 |
| 8 | Sans titre (acrylique et collage de papier journal sur toile), 2018 | Acrylique et collage de papier journal sur toile | $39,821 | Christie's | Jun 2024 |
| 9 | Untitled (Flaming Morning Glory N° 102) | Mirror, birch, plywood, stove, wok and gas canister | $30,088 | Sotheby's | Feb 2011 |
| 10 | untitled 2010 (angst essen seele auf - october 04, 2008), 2010 | Graphite | $21,420 | Phillips | Sep 2022 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 10 | $27,780 |
| Other | 14 | $10,046 |
| Works on paper | 8 | $5,011 |
| Prints | 5 | $1,131 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 14 | $30,071 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 16 | $7,488 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $2,857 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 49 results from 14 houses · How we compute these figures
Rirkrit Tiravanija is a Thai artist with 67 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $7,260. 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 Rirkrit Tiravanija sold in 2026 for $8,385, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Rirkrit Tiravanija work is $7,260.
The median Rirkrit Tiravanija print sells for $2,340 across 10 lots.
The median Rirkrit Tiravanija photograph sells for $2,418 across 2 lots.
The median Rirkrit Tiravanija painting sells for $27,780 across 4 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 | 11 | $2,340 | $18,000 | 90.9% | 2026-09-21 |
| Paintings | 4 | $27,780 | $72,000 | — | 2025-02-28 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $7,800 | $9,525 | — | 2026-08-28 |
| Photography | 6 | $2,418‡ | $2,805‡ | 33.3% | 2024-02-15 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $80,191 | $98,280 | — | 2022-10-15 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Rirkrit Tiravanija's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (11 lots) median $2,340 with 90.9% sell-through. Paintings (4 lots) median $27,780, record $72,000. A typical Rirkrit Tiravanija painting sells for around 12× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $80,191.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $1,062–$6,892 | $2,340 | $17,848 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2024 | $72,000 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $40,320 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $18,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $17,848 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $9,525 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $7,800 |
| Photography | 2007 | $2,805‡ |
| Photography | 2024 | $2,032 |
‡ 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 Rirkrit Tiravanija worth?
Across 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Rirkrit Tiravanija work is $7,260. The median Rirkrit Tiravanija print sells for $2,340 across 10 lots. The median Rirkrit Tiravanija photograph sells for $2,418 across 2 lots. The median Rirkrit Tiravanija painting sells for $27,780 across 4 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 Rirkrit Tiravanija print?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Rirkrit Tiravanija print is $2,340.
What is Rirkrit Tiravanija's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Rirkrit Tiravanija print is $18,000.
What is Rirkrit Tiravanija's auction record?
Rirkrit Tiravanija's auction record is $98,280, set in 2021.
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