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# Alfred Richard Mitchell (1888–1972)

## What is Alfred Richard Mitchell’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 15 auction results for Alfred Richard Mitchell at 5 houses since 2016. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,500 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,500–$2,159, n=5). The auction record is $22,500 for Downtown San Diego (2016, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Downtown San Diego, 1888 | Painting | $22,500 | Bonhams | Nov 2016 |
| 2 | Sunlit shore, La Jolla, 1888 | Painting | $8,125 | Bonhams | Nov 2016 |
| 3 | San Simeon Highway, 1888 | Painting | $6,875 | Bonhams | Apr 2017 |
| 4 | Desert Sunset, 1888 | Painting | $6,250 | Bonhams | Apr 2017 |
| 5 | On the desert, 1888 | Painting | $6,000 | Bonhams | Apr 2017 |
| 6 | Bow River, Canada, 1888 | Painting | $5,625 | Bonhams | Apr 2017 |
| 7 | The Spunky at Rock Hall, Maryland | Oil on board | $3,492 | John Moran Auctioneers | Mar 2025 |
| 8 | Coachella Desert | Oil on board | $2,750 | Clars Auction Gallery | Jan 2023 |
| 9 | Desert Castle | Oil on board | $2,159 | John Moran Auctioneers | May 2026 |
| 10 | Coastal View | Oil on board | $1,500 | Clars Auction Gallery | Oct 2022 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 15 | $2,750 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 10 | $4,559 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $2,159 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 15 results from 5 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Alfred Richard Mitchell is an American artist with 23 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $3,121.

A work by Alfred Richard Mitchell sold in 2025 for $3,492, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Alfred Richard Mitchell work worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alfred Richard Mitchell work is $3,121.

The median Alfred Richard Mitchell painting sells for $3,121 across 14 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 18 | $3,121 | $22,500 | 77.8% | 2026-05-05 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $1,134–$2,750 | $2,159 | $6,875 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $1,500–$6,250 | $5,625 | $22,500 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2016 | $22,500 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $8,125 |

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 Alfred Richard Mitchell worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alfred Richard Mitchell work is $3,121. The median Alfred Richard Mitchell painting sells for $3,121 across 14 lots.

### What is the average price of a Alfred Richard Mitchell painting?

Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alfred Richard Mitchell painting is $3,121.

### What is Alfred Richard Mitchell's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Alfred Richard Mitchell painting is $22,500.

### What is Alfred Richard Mitchell's auction record?

Alfred Richard Mitchell's auction record is $22,500, set in 2016.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 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.