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# RICHARD BALL SPENCER (1812–1897)

RICHARD BALL SPENCER is a British artist with 3 auction lots recorded since 2023, median price $1,027. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by RICHARD BALL SPENCER is recorded as sold in 2025 for $1,027; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a RICHARD BALL SPENCER work worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a RICHARD BALL SPENCER work is $1,027.

The median RICHARD BALL SPENCER painting sells for $1,215 across 2 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 | 3 | $1,215‡ | $1,403 | 66.7% | 2025-06-11 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $1,403 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $1,027‡ |

‡ 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 RICHARD BALL SPENCER worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a RICHARD BALL SPENCER work is $1,027. The median RICHARD BALL SPENCER painting sells for $1,215 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is RICHARD BALL SPENCER's auction record?

RICHARD BALL SPENCER's auction record is $1,403, set in 2023.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “RICHARD BALL SPENCER auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/richard-ball-spencer (updated 2026-11-02).

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.