> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/rita-duffy · updated 2026-11-02

# Rita Duffy (b. 1959)

## What is Rita Duffy’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 22 auction results for Rita Duffy at 7 houses since 2008. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,506 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,707–$8,398, n=7). The auction record is $18,326 for Crossroads Dancing (2024, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crossroads Dancing, 2015 | Painting | $18,326 | Christie's | Nov 2024 |
| 2 | Crossroads Dancing, 2015 | Oil on linen Unframed | $11,684 | Chiswick Auctions | Sep 2026 |
| 3 | Choke Cherry, 1998 | Oil, lead and beeswax on linen | $7,816 | James Adam Salesrooms | Apr 2008 |
| 4 | Breakfast in Rathlin | Oil on board | $5,317 | James Adam Salesrooms | Sep 2024 |
| 5 | Coven, 1959 | Oil on canvas | $5,112 | Bonhams | Mar 2026 |
| 6 | Hazel Martin, St. Ives Gardens, 1984 | Oil on canvas | $4,700 | James Adam Salesrooms | Nov 2017 |
| 7 | Cornmarket, 1986 | Oil on canvas | $4,198 | James Adam Salesrooms | Sep 2024 |
| 8 | Connolly Shirt, 2014 | Oil paint | $3,506 | Christie's | Nov 2024 |
| 9 | Tea Cosy Gun, 1999 | Oil paint | $2,868 | Christie's | Nov 2024 |
| 10 | Dreams | Oil on board | $1,762 | James Adam Salesrooms | Nov 2017 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 16 | $3,187 |
| Works on paper | 5 | $779 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $6,464 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $1,525 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 10 | $779 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 22 results from 7 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Rita Duffy is an Irish artist with 31 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $1,525.

A work by Rita Duffy sold in 2026 for $11,684, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Rita Duffy work worth?

Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Rita Duffy work is $1,525.

The median Rita Duffy painting sells for $3,187 across 12 lots.

The median Rita Duffy work on paper sells for $797 across 4 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 17 | $3,187 | $18,326 | 70.6% | 2026-03-18 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $797 | $860 | 66.7% | 2024-11-26 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2024 | $18,326 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $5,317 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $860 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $815 |

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 Rita Duffy worth?

Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Rita Duffy work is $1,525. The median Rita Duffy painting sells for $3,187 across 12 lots. The median Rita Duffy work on paper sells for $797 across 4 lots.

### What is the average price of a Rita Duffy painting?

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Rita Duffy painting is $3,187.

### What is Rita Duffy's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Rita Duffy painting is $18,326.

### What is Rita Duffy's auction record?

Rita Duffy's auction record is $18,326, set in 2024.

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

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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.