Richard Adams (b. 1960)
What is Richard Adams’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 50 auction results for Richard Adams at 17 houses since 1999. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,585 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,463–$2,017, n=5). The auction record is $8,668 for The white garden (2015, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The white garden, 1960 | Pastel | $8,668 | Bonhams | Sep 2015 |
| 2 | Providing the Town, 1960 | Gouache | $4,912 | Bonhams | Nov 2019 |
| 3 | The Old Orangery, 1960 | Gouache | $4,590 | Bonhams | Nov 2019 |
| 4 | August House, 1960 | Gouache | $4,138 | Bonhams | Sep 2020 |
| 5 | Dog Day, 1960 | Gouache | $3,285 | Bonhams | Nov 2019 |
| 6 | The Kitchen Garden, 1960 | Gouache | $3,045 | Bonhams | Jun 2015 |
| 7 | The Chatterboxes, 1960 | Pastel | $2,855 | Bonhams | Jun 2015 |
| 8 | Dancing Ladies, 1960 | Gouache | $2,728 | Bonhams | Nov 2021 |
| 9 | The Lost Farm, 1960 | Pastel | $2,697 | Bonhams | Sep 2015 |
| 10 | The farmyard; Sweet dreams, 1960 | Pastel | $2,504 | Bonhams | Sep 2015 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 25 | $2,153 |
| Other | 6 | $1,110 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 23 | $2,153 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $1,585 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 50 results from 17 houses · How we compute these figures
Richard Adams is a British artist with 57 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $1,716. 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 Richard Adams sold in 2026 for $2,108, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Richard Adams on OpeningBid →What is a Richard Adams work worth?
Across 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Adams work is $1,716.
The median Richard Adams painting sells for $2,073 across 16 lots.
The median Richard Adams work on paper sells for $1,925 across 17 lots.
The median Richard Adams sculpture sells for $1,639 across 2 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 | 1 | $143† | $143† | — | 2012-02-29 |
| Paintings | 19 | $2,073 | $4,912 | 84.2% | 2026-03-31 |
| Works on Paper | 19 | $1,925†‡ | $8,668 | 89.5% | 2026-04-17 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $1,639 | $1,816 | — | 2025-02-11 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $4,912 | $8,668 | — | 2019-11-27 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Richard Adams's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $143. Paintings (19 lots) median $2,073, record $4,912. A typical Richard Adams painting sells for around 14× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $4,912.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $1,750–$3,225 | $2,304 | $4,912 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $1,104–$2,430†‡ | $1,925†‡ | $8,668 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $8,668 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $4,912 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $4,590 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $2,855 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $1,816 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $1,463 |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $143† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Richard Adams worth?
Across 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Adams work is $1,716. The median Richard Adams painting sells for $2,073 across 16 lots. The median Richard Adams work on paper sells for $1,925 across 17 lots. The median Richard Adams sculpture sells for $1,639 across 2 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 Richard Adams painting?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Richard Adams painting is $2,073.
What is Richard Adams's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Richard Adams painting is $4,912.
What is the average price of a Richard Adams work on paper?
Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Richard Adams work on paper is $1,925. 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 Richard Adams's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Richard Adams work on paper is $8,668.
What is the average price of a medium Richard Adams painting?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Richard Adams painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,304, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is the average price of a medium Richard Adams work on paper?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Richard Adams work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,925, 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 Richard Adams's auction record?
Richard Adams's auction record is $8,668, set in 2015.
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