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# Terence Main (b. 1954)

## What is Terence Main’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 14 auction results for Terence Main at 5 houses since 2011. Over the last 24 months the median price was $10,720 including buyer’s premium (middle half $5,556–$12,663, n=6). The auction record is $45,000 for Falls table and set of four Frond chairs (2011, Wright). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Falls table and set of four Frond chairs, 1992 | Bronze | $45,000 | Wright | Jun 2011 |
| 2 | Nymph | Patinated and gilt bronze and eched glass | $25,000 | Sotheby's | Jun 2012 |
| 3 | Primogeniture, 1990 | Bronze | $21,590 | Sotheby's | Jun 2025 |
| 4 | Dining Table | Patinated bronze and eched glass | $18,750 | Sotheby's | Jun 2012 |
| 5 | Yucca, 1997 | Bronze | $12,700 | Sotheby's | Jun 2025 |
| 6 | 1st Frond chair, 1954 | Bronze | $12,551 | PIASA | Jul 2026 |
| 7 | Frond chairs, 1991 | Bronze | $10,625 | Rago Arts | May 2022 |
| 8 | Guerillas, 1989 | Dyed concrete | $8,890 | Wright | Feb 2026 |
| 9 | Frond chair, 1991 | Bronze | $8,125 | Rago Arts | May 2022 |
| 10 | Reflection coffee table, 2008 | Bronze | $4,445 | Wright | Dec 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 12 | $11,588 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 8 | $9,758 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 14 results from 5 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Terence Main is an USA artist with 16 auction lots recorded since 2011, median price $9,758.

A work by Terence Main sold in 2026 for $12,551, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Terence Main work worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Terence Main work is $9,758.

The median Terence Main sculpture sells for $8,890 across 11 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 12 | $8,890 | $45,000 | 91.7% | 2026-07-01 |

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $7,205–$12,588 | $9,758 | $21,590 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2011 | $45,000 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $21,590 |

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 Terence Main worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Terence Main work is $9,758. The median Terence Main sculpture sells for $8,890 across 11 lots.

### What is the average price of a Terence Main sculpture?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Terence Main sculpture is $8,890.

### What is Terence Main's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Terence Main sculpture is $45,000.

### What is Terence Main's auction record?

Terence Main's auction record is $45,000, set in 2011.

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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, “Terence Main auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/terence-main (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.