Rita Angus (1908–1970)
Rita Angus is a New Zealand artist with 10 auction lots recorded since 2022, median price $143,562. 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 Rita Angus sold in 2024 for $143,562, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Rita Angus on OpeningBid →What is a Rita Angus work worth?
Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Rita Angus work is $143,562.
The median Rita Angus painting sells for $320,121 across 4 lots.
The median Rita Angus work on paper sells for $83,689 across 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 4 | $320,121‡ | $584,972 | — | 2024-11-26 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $83,689† | $91,900† | — | 2022-09-01 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $155,993‡ | $584,972 | — | 2024-11-26 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $590,269 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $584,972 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $91,900† |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $75,478† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Rita Angus worth?
Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Rita Angus work is $143,562. The median Rita Angus painting sells for $320,121 across 4 lots. The median Rita Angus work on paper sells for $83,689 across 2 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 Rita Angus's auction record?
Rita Angus's auction record is $584,972, set in 2022.
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