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# Catherine Read (1723–1778)

Catherine Read is a British artist with 9 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $1,645. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Catherine Read sold in 2025 for $4,990, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Catherine Read work worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Catherine Read work is $1,645.

The median Catherine Read work on paper sells for $3,318 across 4 lots.

The median Catherine Read painting sells for $1,360 across 3 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 3 | $1,360‡ | $3,626‡ | — | 2022-09-21 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $3,318‡ | $5,541 | 66.7% | 2025-07-09 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $5,541 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $4,990 |
| Paintings | 2007 | $3,626‡ |
| Paintings | 2018 | $1,360‡ |

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

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 Catherine Read worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Catherine Read work is $1,645. The median Catherine Read work on paper sells for $3,318 across 4 lots. The median Catherine Read painting sells for $1,360 across 3 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Catherine Read's auction record?

Catherine Read's auction record is $5,541, set in 2021.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 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.