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# Basil Blackshaw HRHA RUA (1932–2016)

## What is Basil Blackshaw HRHA RUA’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 194 auction results for Basil Blackshaw HRHA RUA at 2 houses since 2010. Over the last 24 months the median price was $6,073 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,814–$7,575, n=6). The auction record is $63,360 for Splash - Cock Crowing (2010, James Adam Salesrooms). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Splash - Cock Crowing, 1980 | Oil on canvas | $63,360 | James Adam Salesrooms | Nov 2010 |
| 2 | Blue Grey Cock Crowing, 1981 | Oil on canvas | $60,026 | James Adam Salesrooms | Nov 2010 |
| 3 | Seascape, Scoltia | Oil on canvas | $25,011 | James Adam Salesrooms | Nov 2010 |
| 4 | Seated Nude | Oil on paper | $14,778 | James Adam Salesrooms | Mar 2017 |
| 5 | Vase of Flowers | Oil on card | $12,763 | James Adam Salesrooms | Mar 2017 |
| 6 | Plane & Car | Oil on canvas | $10,748 | James Adam Salesrooms | Mar 2017 |
| 7 | The Wall | Oil on canvas | $10,076 | James Adam Salesrooms | Mar 2017 |
| 8 | Reservoir Evening II | Acrylic on board | $9,398 | James Adam Salesrooms | Jun 2026 |
| 9 | Coursing: Crebilly | Oil on board | $7,884 | James Adam Salesrooms | May 2026 |
| 10 | Seated Nude (25/8/2000), 2000 | Oil and mixed media on paper | $6,718 | James Adam Salesrooms | Mar 2017 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 29 | $4,587 |
| Works on paper | 14 | $1,075 |
| Other | 15 | $699 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 16 | $6,073 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 39 | $1,209 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 194 results from 2 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Basil Blackshaw HRHA RUA is an artist with 255 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $2,589. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Basil Blackshaw HRHA RUA sold in 2026 for $9,398, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Basil Blackshaw HRHA RUA work worth?

Across 194 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Basil Blackshaw HRHA RUA work is $2,589.

The median Basil Blackshaw HRHA RUA painting sells for $6,073 across 6 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 7 | $6,073 | $9,398 | 85.7% | 2026-06-12 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 10 | $39,973† | $69,864† | — | 2026-05-25 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $9,398 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $7,884 |

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 Basil Blackshaw HRHA RUA worth?

Across 194 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Basil Blackshaw HRHA RUA work is $2,589. The median Basil Blackshaw HRHA RUA painting sells for $6,073 across 6 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Basil Blackshaw HRHA RUA's auction record?

Basil Blackshaw HRHA RUA's auction record is $69,864, set in 2026. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $69,864 (buyer's premium not included).

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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.