> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/frances-richards · updated 2026-11-02

# Frances Richards (1903–1985)

Frances Richards is a British (modern) artist with 25 auction lots recorded since 2013, median price $325. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Frances Richards sold in 2026 for $4,232, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Frances Richards work worth?

Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frances Richards work is $325.

The median Frances Richards work on paper sells for $721 across 3 lots.

The median Frances Richards print sells for $121 across 3 lots.

The median Frances Richards painting sells for $2,660 across 2 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 | 3 | $121 | $674 | — | 2024-10-02 |
| Paintings | 2 | $2,660† | $4,232 | — | 2026-07-27 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $721 | $721 | 75% | 2026-07-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $1,981† | $4,232 | — | 2026-07-27 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Frances Richards's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $121. Paintings (2 lots) median $2,660, record $4,232. A typical Frances Richards painting sells for around 22× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $1,981.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $4,232 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $1,088† |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $721 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $721 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $674 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $121 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Frances Richards worth?

Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frances Richards work is $325. The median Frances Richards work on paper sells for $721 across 3 lots. The median Frances Richards print sells for $121 across 3 lots. The median Frances Richards painting sells for $2,660 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Frances Richards's auction record?

Frances Richards's auction record is $4,232, set in 2026.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Frances Richards auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/frances-richards (updated 2026-11-02).

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.