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# Charles Whitmore Richards (1906–1992)

Charles Whitmore Richards is an American artist with 4 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $770.

A work by Charles Whitmore Richards sold in 1997 for $825, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Charles Whitmore Richards work worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Whitmore Richards work is $770.

The median Charles Whitmore Richards painting sells for $660 across 2 lots.

The median Charles Whitmore Richards work on paper sells for $825 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 3 | $660 | $770 | 66.7% | 1997-07-12 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $825 | $825 | — | 1997-10-05 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 1997 | $825 |
| Paintings | 1997 | $770 |
| Paintings | 1997 | $550 |

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 Whitmore Richards worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Whitmore Richards work is $770. The median Charles Whitmore Richards painting sells for $660 across 2 lots. The median Charles Whitmore Richards work on paper sells for $825 across 1 lots.

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

Charles Whitmore Richards's auction record is $825, set in 1997.

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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.