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# Charles Whitfield Richards (1906–1992)

## What is Charles Whitfield Richards’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 70 auction results for Charles Whitfield Richards at 2 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,094 including buyer’s premium (middle half $820–$1,969, n=10). The auction record is $5,120 for Esplanade Ave. and Decatur St. (2022, Neal Auction Company). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Esplanade Ave. and Decatur St., 1906 | Oil on canvas | $5,120 | Neal Auction Company | Apr 2022 |
| 2 | St. Louis Cathedral, 1906 | Oil on canvas | $4,575 | Neal Auction Company | Apr 2022 |
| 3 | Pass Christian Cabin, 1906 | Oil on canvas | $3,072 | Neal Auction Company | Sep 2021 |
| 4 | St. Peter St., Jackson Square, French Quarter, 1906 | Oil on canvas | $2,806 | Neal Auction Company | Jun 2024 |
| 5 | French Quarter at Night, 1906 | Oil on canvas | $2,375 | Neal Auction Company | Sep 2025 |
| 6 | New Orleans Street Scene, 1906 | Oil on canvas | $2,375 | Neal Auction Company | Oct 2025 |
| 7 | Standing Odalisque with Turtle, 1906 | Oil on masonite | $2,214 | Neal Auction Company | Sep 2012 |
| 8 | Louisiana Cypress Bayou, 1906 | Oil on canvas | $2,151 | Neal Auction Company | Jan 2010 |
| 9 | Cabildo Alley, 1906 | Oil on canvas | $2,125 | Neal Auction Company | Oct 2025 |
| 10 | Japanese Magnolia, 1906 | Oil on canvas | $1,952 | Neal Auction Company | Apr 2024 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 62 | $803 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 27 | $980 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 36 | $587 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 70 results from 2 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Charles Whitfield Richards is an American artist with 89 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $784. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Charles Whitfield Richards sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $1,000 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Charles Whitfield Richards work worth?

Across 68 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Whitfield Richards work is $784.

The median Charles Whitfield Richards painting sells for $812 across 63 lots.

The median Charles Whitfield Richards work on paper sells for $95 across 2 lots.

The median Charles Whitfield Richards print sells for $122 across 1 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Charles Whitfield Richards paintings typically sell for $427–$949 (the middle half of 36 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Charles Whitfield Richards paintings typically sell for $567–$1,832 (the middle half of 24 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $122 | $122 | 50% | 2017-07-09 |
| Paintings | 81 | $812† | $5,120 | 77.8% | 2025-12-17 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $95 | $160 | 50% | 2023-07-20 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $1,075 | $1,075 | — | 2010-09-11 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $3,824 | $5,120 | — | 2024-06-28 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Charles Whitfield Richards's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $122 with 50% sell-through. Paintings (81 lots) median $812, record $5,120. A typical Charles Whitfield Richards painting sells for around 6.7× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $3,824.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 36 | $427–$949† | $611† | $3,072 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 24 | $567–$1,832 | $1,070 | $5,120 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $5,120 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $4,575 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2010 | $1,075 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $160 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $122 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $30 |

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 Charles Whitfield Richards worth?

Across 68 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Whitfield Richards work is $784. The median Charles Whitfield Richards painting sells for $812 across 63 lots. The median Charles Whitfield Richards work on paper sells for $95 across 2 lots. The median Charles Whitfield Richards print sells for $122 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Charles Whitfield Richards paintings typically sell for $427–$949 (the middle half of 36 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Charles Whitfield Richards paintings typically sell for $567–$1,832 (the middle half of 24 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Charles Whitfield Richards painting?

Based on 63 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles Whitfield Richards painting is $812. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Charles Whitfield Richards's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles Whitfield Richards painting is $5,120.

### What is the average price of a small Charles Whitfield Richards painting?

Based on 36 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Charles Whitfield Richards painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $611, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a medium Charles Whitfield Richards painting?

Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Charles Whitfield Richards painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,070, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Charles Whitfield Richards's auction record?

Charles Whitfield Richards's auction record is $5,120, set in 2022.

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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.