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# Frederick Debourg Richards (1822–1903)

Frederick Debourg Richards is an American artist with 9 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $3,556.

A work by Frederick Debourg Richards sold in 2026 for $3,556, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Frederick Debourg Richards work worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frederick Debourg Richards work is $3,556.

The median Frederick Debourg Richards painting sells for $3,360 across 5 lots.

The median Frederick Debourg Richards photograph sells for $6,134 across 4 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 5 | $3,360 | $5,875 | — | 2026-01-27 |
| Photography | 4 | $6,134 | $8,578 | — | 2023-02-23 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $2,000–$3,556 | $3,360 | $5,875 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2009 | $8,578 |
| Photography | 2023 | $6,250 |
| Paintings | 2006 | $5,875 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $3,556 |

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 Frederick Debourg Richards worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frederick Debourg Richards work is $3,556. The median Frederick Debourg Richards painting sells for $3,360 across 5 lots. The median Frederick Debourg Richards photograph sells for $6,134 across 4 lots.

### What is Frederick Debourg Richards's auction record?

Frederick Debourg Richards's auction record is $8,578, set in 2009.

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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.