Katherine Read (1723–1779)
Katherine Read is a British (modern) artist with 17 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $5,856. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Katherine Read sold in 2025 for $7,624, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Katherine Read on OpeningBid →What is a Katherine Read work worth?
Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Katherine Read work is $5,856.
The median Katherine Read work on paper sells for $3,557 across 9 lots.
The median Katherine Read painting sells for $1,498 across 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 3 | $1,498‡ | $6,619 | — | 2022-07-07 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $3,557†‡ | $11,799 | 90% | 2024-10-16 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $2,324–$7,815‡ | $3,557‡ | $9,529 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $11,799 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $9,529 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $6,619 |
| Paintings | 2012 | $1,498‡ |
‡ 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 Katherine Read worth?
Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Katherine Read work is $5,856. The median Katherine Read work on paper sells for $3,557 across 9 lots. The median Katherine Read painting sells for $1,498 across 3 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 Katherine Read's auction record?
Katherine Read's auction record is $11,799, set in 2022.
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