George Richmond (1809–1896)
What is George Richmond’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 88 auction results for George Richmond at 19 houses since 1996. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,350 including buyer’s premium (middle half $515–$3,528, n=24). The auction record is $25,603 for A figure weeping over a Grave (2008, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A figure weeping over a Grave | — | $25,603 | Sotheby's | Dec 2008 |
| 2 | Hagar lamenting; and Hagar and Ishmael in the wilderness, 1809 | Pen and brown ink | $22,561 | Bonhams | Dec 2023 |
| 3 | Recollection of a Sunset, 1877 | Watercolour, heightened with bodycolour, and with gum arabic on blue oatmeal paper | $12,611 | Christie's | Jul 2026 |
| 4 | Portrait of Theodor Matthias von Holst | Pen and ink over pencil | $9,524 | Sotheby's | Jul 2021 |
| 5 | Portrait of Henry Walter (1799-1849) | Pencil with touches of pen and brown ink | $9,403 | Sotheby's | Nov 2008 |
| 6 | Portrait of William Benson, bust-length, 1809 | Red chalk | $8,784 | Christie's | Jun 2015 |
| 7 | The Red Cross Knight Slaying the Dragon, 1809 | Oil on paper | $8,712 | Olympia Auctions | Dec 2025 |
| 8 | portrait of elizabeth winthrop | Oil on panel | $7,653 | Sotheby's | Oct 2007 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Shepherd - Christ the Good Shepherd, 1809 | Engraving, on Chine appliqué | $11,340 | Christie's | Jun 2025 |
| 2 | The Shepherd, 1809 | Engraving | $11,325 | Olympia Auctions | Dec 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 9 | $1,917 |
| Other | 12 | $1,488 |
| Works on paper | 34 | $880 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 38 | $1,129 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 16 | $1,115 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 88 results from 19 houses · How we compute these figures
George Richmond is a British (modern) artist with 101 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $1,129. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by George Richmond sold in 2026 for $12,611, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View George Richmond on OpeningBid →What is a George Richmond work worth?
Across 78 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Richmond work is $1,129.
The median George Richmond work on paper sells for $625 across 56 lots.
The median George Richmond painting sells for $2,926 across 14 lots.
The median George Richmond print sells for $8,687 across 4 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) George Richmond work on papers typically sell for $331–$1,319 (the middle half of 38 sold lots).
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 4 | $8,687† | $11,340 | — | 2025-12-10 |
| Paintings | 14 | $2,926†‡ | $30,272‡ | — | 2026-01-14 |
| Works on Paper | 79 | $625†‡ | $22,561 | 70.9% | 2026-07-01 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $1,852 | $1,852 | — | 2011-07-12 |
| Photography | 1 | $480 | $480 | — | 2021-05-05 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $22,561‡ | $30,272‡ | — | 2026-07-01 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
George Richmond's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $8,687. Paintings (14 lots) median $2,926, record $30,272. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $22,561.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $1,917–$3,989†‡ | $3,157†‡ | $8,712 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $772–$5,576‡ | $893‡ | $30,272‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 38 | $331–$1,319†‡ | $548†‡ | $22,561 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $468–$1,589†‡ | $1,020†‡ | $8,784 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $30,272‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $22,561 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $12,611 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $11,340 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $11,325 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $8,712 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2011 | $1,852 |
| Photography | 2021 | $480 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a George Richmond worth?
Across 78 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Richmond work is $1,129. The median George Richmond work on paper sells for $625 across 56 lots. The median George Richmond painting sells for $2,926 across 14 lots. The median George Richmond print sells for $8,687 across 4 lots. Small (under 50 cm) George Richmond work on papers typically sell for $331–$1,319 (the middle half of 38 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a George Richmond work on paper?
Based on 56 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a George Richmond work on paper is $625. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is George Richmond's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a George Richmond work on paper is $22,561.
What is the average price of a George Richmond painting?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a George Richmond painting is $2,926. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is George Richmond's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a George Richmond painting is $30,272. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small George Richmond work on paper?
Based on 38 sold lots, the median auction price of a small George Richmond work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $548, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a medium George Richmond work on paper?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium George Richmond work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,020, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is George Richmond's auction record?
George Richmond's auction record is $25,603, set in 2008.
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