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# Oliffe Richmond (1919–1977)

## What is Oliffe Richmond’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 56 auction results for Oliffe Richmond at 14 houses since 2011. Over the last 24 months the median price was $384 including buyer’s premium (middle half $294–$1,185, n=12). The auction record is $13,579 for Maquette for Sea God (2026, Menzies Art Brands). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maquette for Sea God, 1962 | Bronze | $13,579 | Menzies Art Brands | May 2026 |
| 2 | Standing figure with outstretched arms, 1919 | Bronze | $12,106 | Bonhams | Jul 2017 |
| 3 | Striding Man, 1919 | Bronze | $7,719 | Christie's | Sep 2020 |
| 4 | FIGURE WITH SPIKES, 1954 | Bronze, cast from plaster original | $4,813 | Deutscher and Hackett | Aug 2013 |
| 5 | FIGURE WITH SPIKES, 1954 | Bronze, cast from plaster original | $4,813 | Deutscher and Hackett | Aug 2013 |
| 6 | Oliffe Richmond, Sculpture, 1974, 1974 | Bronze | $1,979 | Deutscher and Hackett | Sep 2025 |
| 7 | Sculpture, 1974 | Bronze | $1,945 | Deutscher and Hackett | Sep 2025 |
| 8 | SCULPTURE, 1974 | Bronze, from lost wax casting | $1,177 | Deutscher and Hackett | Aug 2013 |
| 9 | SCULPTURE, 1974 | Bronze, from lost wax casting | $1,177 | Deutscher and Hackett | Aug 2013 |
| 10 | SUN FIGURE, 1965 | Bronze, cast from plaster original | $963 | Deutscher and Hackett | Aug 2013 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 13 | $1,945 |
| Works on paper | 5 | $327 |
| Prints | 15 | $187 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $676 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 15 | $187 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 56 results from 14 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Oliffe Richmond is an Australian artist with 63 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $417. 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 Oliffe Richmond sold in 2026 for $932, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Oliffe Richmond work worth?

Across 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Oliffe Richmond work is $417.

The median Oliffe Richmond print sells for $187 across 17 lots.

The median Oliffe Richmond sculpture sells for $1,978 across 17 lots.

The median Oliffe Richmond work on paper sells for $338 across 10 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 | 22 | $187† | $455† | 77.3% | 2025-04-15 |
| Works on Paper | 14 | $338† | $578† | 71.4% | 2026-03-25 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 17 | $1,978†‡ | $15,494‡ | — | 2026-06-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $13,579‡ | $15,494‡ | — | 2026-05-07 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $146–$287† | $186† | $455† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $249–$413† | $338† | $578† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $960–$4,818†‡ | $1,179†‡ | $15,494‡ |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2013 | $15,494‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $13,579 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $578† |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $455† |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $419 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $354 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

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 Oliffe Richmond worth?

Across 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Oliffe Richmond work is $417. The median Oliffe Richmond print sells for $187 across 17 lots. The median Oliffe Richmond sculpture sells for $1,978 across 17 lots. The median Oliffe Richmond work on paper sells for $338 across 10 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 Oliffe Richmond print?

Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Oliffe Richmond print is $187. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Oliffe Richmond's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Oliffe Richmond print is $455. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $455 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a Oliffe Richmond sculpture?

Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Oliffe Richmond sculpture is $1,978. 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 Oliffe Richmond's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Oliffe Richmond sculpture is $15,494. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a Oliffe Richmond work on paper?

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Oliffe Richmond work on paper is $338. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Oliffe Richmond's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Oliffe Richmond work on paper is $578. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $578 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a medium Oliffe Richmond print?

Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Oliffe Richmond print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $186, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a small Oliffe Richmond sculpture?

Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Oliffe Richmond sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,179, 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 Oliffe Richmond's auction record?

Oliffe Richmond's auction record is $15,494, set in 2013. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Oliffe Richmond auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/oliffe-richmond (updated 2026-11-03).

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.