> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/louis-h-richardson · updated 2026-11-01

# Louis H Richardson (1853–1923)

Louis H Richardson is an American artist with 13 auction lots recorded since 1988, median price $760. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Louis H Richardson is recorded as sold in 2023 for $1,500; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Louis H Richardson work worth?

Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis H Richardson work is $760.

The median Louis H Richardson painting sells for $760 across 12 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 13 | $760‡ | $4,180 | 92.3% | 2023-04-07 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $562–$671‡ | $652‡ | $3,081 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $1,500–$3,408‡ | $3,055‡ | $4,180 |

‡ 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 | 1988 | $4,180 |
| Paintings | 2006 | $3,408 |

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 Louis H Richardson worth?

Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis H Richardson work is $760. The median Louis H Richardson painting sells for $760 across 12 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Louis H Richardson painting?

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Louis H Richardson painting is $760. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Louis H Richardson's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Louis H Richardson painting is $4,180.

### What is Louis H Richardson's auction record?

Louis H Richardson's auction record is $4,180, set in 1988.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Louis H Richardson auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/louis-h-richardson (updated 2026-11-01).

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.