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# Rachel Howard (b. 1969)

## What is Rachel Howard’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 59 auction results for Rachel Howard at 8 houses since 2010. Over the last 24 months the median price was $860 including buyer’s premium (middle half $604–$5,207, n=11). The auction record is $73,409 for Lust (2018, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lust | Household gloss on canvas | $73,409 | Sotheby's | Oct 2018 |
| 2 | Mother (fear of fear), 2011 | Acrylic paint | $44,674 | Phillips | Dec 2018 |
| 3 | Roter Wald | Acrylic and household gloss on canvas | $36,126 | Sotheby's | Oct 2010 |
| 4 | Red Painting, 2007 | Acrylic paint | $33,132 | Christie's | Mar 2019 |
| 5 | Consuela, 2007 | Household gloss and acrylic on canvas | $33,097 | Christie's | Mar 2019 |
| 6 | Interior (Square), 21st Century | Oil on canvas | $23,715 | Roseberys London | Nov 2020 |
| 7 | Fecund, 2001 | Painting | $19,050 | Sotheby's | Jun 2023 |
| 8 | Vena Puncture, 2003 | Painting | $19,050 | Sotheby's | May 2024 |
| 9 | Contralto, 2003 | Household gloss on canvas, in two parts | $18,752 | Christie's | May 2012 |
| 10 | Heaven and Hell, 2004 | Painting | $16,714 | Sotheby's | Aug 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 32 | $9,758 |
| Works on paper | 10 | $811 |
| Prints | 13 | $337 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 23 | $12,150 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 14 | $2,532 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $645 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 59 results from 8 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Rachel Howard is a British (modern) artist with 73 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $3,500.

A work by Rachel Howard sold in 2026 for $4,087, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Rachel Howard work worth?

Across 59 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Rachel Howard work is $3,500.

The median Rachel Howard painting sells for $9,758 across 32 lots.

The median Rachel Howard print sells for $340 across 14 lots.

The median Rachel Howard work on paper sells for $762 across 11 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Rachel Howard paintings typically sell for $6,350–$19,050 (the middle half of 21 sold lots).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 14 | $340 | $645 | — | 2024-07-25 |
| Paintings | 40 | $9,758 | $73,409 | 80% | 2026-03-11 |
| Works on Paper | 11 | $762 | $3,500 | — | 2025-06-24 |
| Photography | 2 | $2,978 | $5,625 | — | 2025-06-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $44,674 | $73,409 | — | 2018-12-06 |

Rachel Howard's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (14 lots) median $340. Paintings (40 lots) median $9,758, record $73,409. A typical Rachel Howard painting sells for around 29× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $44,674.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $246–$373 | $337 | $645 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $303–$430 | $344 | $454 |

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $5,290–$9,477 | $8,190 | $36,126 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 21 | $6,350–$19,050 | $13,551 | $73,409 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $651–$1,139 | $811 | $3,500 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2018 | $73,409 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $44,674 |
| Photography | 2019 | $5,625 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $3,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $2,026 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $645 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $604 |
| Photography | 2025 | $330 |

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 Rachel Howard worth?

Across 59 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Rachel Howard work is $3,500. The median Rachel Howard painting sells for $9,758 across 32 lots. The median Rachel Howard print sells for $340 across 14 lots. The median Rachel Howard work on paper sells for $762 across 11 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Rachel Howard paintings typically sell for $6,350–$19,050 (the middle half of 21 sold lots).

### What is the average price of a Rachel Howard painting?

Based on 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Rachel Howard painting is $9,758.

### What is Rachel Howard's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Rachel Howard painting is $73,409.

### What is the average price of a Rachel Howard print?

Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Rachel Howard print is $340.

### What is Rachel Howard's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Rachel Howard print is $645.

### What is the average price of a Rachel Howard work on paper?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Rachel Howard work on paper is $762.

### What is Rachel Howard's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Rachel Howard work on paper is $3,500.

### What is the average price of a large Rachel Howard painting?

Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Rachel Howard painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $13,551, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Rachel Howard's auction record?

Rachel Howard's auction record is $73,409, set in 2018.

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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, “Rachel Howard auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/rachel-howard (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.