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

# Read

Read is an English artist with 8 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $1,114. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Read sold in 2017 for $1,114, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Read work worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Read work is $1,114.

The median Read painting sells for $11,460 across 1 lots.

The median Read print sells for $1,114 across 3 lots.

The median Read work on paper sells for $93 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $1,114‡ | $5,933 | — | 2023-07-20 |
| Paintings | 3 | $11,460 | $11,460 | 33.3% | 2010-11-23 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $93‡ | $93‡ | 50% | 2022-08-17 |

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

Read's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $1,114. Paintings (3 lots) median $11,460, record $11,460. A typical Read painting sells for around 10× the price of a typical print.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2010 | $11,460 |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $5,933 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $1,114 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $93‡ |

‡ 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 Read worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Read work is $1,114. The median Read painting sells for $11,460 across 1 lots. The median Read print sells for $1,114 across 3 lots. The median Read work on paper sells for $93 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Read's auction record?

Read's auction record is $11,460, set in 2010.

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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, “Read auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/read (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.