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# Terry Richardson (b. 1965)

## What is Terry Richardson’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 23 auction results for Terry Richardson at 10 houses since 2010. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,390 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,081–$3,852, n=5). The auction record is $10,625 for Five works (2017, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Five works | Hand coloring | $10,625 | Phillips | Sep 2017 |
| 2 | Cindy Crawford, 2008, 2008 | C-print mounted on aluminium | $7,704 | Artcurial | May 2026 |
| 3 | Kermit, 2008 | (VGC) | $6,128 | Artcurial | May 2018 |
| 4 | Eva Herzigova, 1997, 1997 | C-print | $3,852 | Artcurial | May 2026 |
| 5 | Untitled Outtake from Sisley Campaign, 2002 | Hand coloring | $3,684 | Phillips | May 2013 |
| 6 | Gaga in the Garbage, 2010 | C-print mounted on aluminium | $3,390 | Artcurial | May 2026 |
| 7 | Camel Toe, 1998 | C-print | $3,081 | Artcurial | May 2026 |
| 8 | PIL Collage, 1983 | Collage | $3,024 | Wright | Jan 2023 |
| 9 | Untitled (six works), 1983 | Cartes-de-visite | $2,520 | Wright | Jan 2023 |
| 10 | Fire, 2005 | C-print, mounted on card, printed 2005 | $1,957 | Christie's | Nov 2010 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 7 | $3,390 |
| Photographs | 7 | $2,520 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 7 | $3,024 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 23 results from 10 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Terry Richardson is an American artist with 37 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $1,897. 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 Terry Richardson sold in 2026 for $3,081, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Terry Richardson work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Terry Richardson work worth?

Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Terry Richardson work is $1,897.

The median Terry Richardson photograph sells for $1,837 across 20 lots.

The median Terry Richardson work on paper sells for $3,024 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 1 | $3,024 | $3,024 | — | 2023-01-25 |
| Photography | 22 | $1,837†‡ | $10,625 | 90.9% | 2026-05-27 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $592–$2,520†‡ | $593†‡ | $3,684 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $1,897–$3,467 | $1,968 | $10,625 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2017 | $10,625 |
| Photography | 2026 | $7,704 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $3,024 |

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 Terry Richardson worth?

Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Terry Richardson work is $1,897. The median Terry Richardson photograph sells for $1,837 across 20 lots. The median Terry Richardson work on paper sells for $3,024 across 1 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 Terry Richardson photograph?

Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Terry Richardson photograph is $1,837. 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 Terry Richardson's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Terry Richardson photograph is $10,625.

### What is Terry Richardson's auction record?

Terry Richardson's auction record is $10,625, set in 2017.

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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, “Terry Richardson auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/terry-richardson (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.