Richard Barrett Talbot Kelly (1896–1971)
Richard Barrett Talbot Kelly is a British (modern) artist with 44 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $603. 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 Barrett Talbot Kelly sold in 2023 for $604, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Barrett Talbot Kelly work is $603.
The median Richard Barrett Talbot Kelly work on paper sells for $565 across 28 lots.
The median Richard Barrett Talbot Kelly painting sells for $907 across 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 5 | $907 | $1,210 | 80% | 2023-07-11 |
| Works on Paper | 36 | $565†‡ | $15,886 | 77.8% | 2025-12-05 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $192–$583† | $484† | $640 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $504–$1,516‡ | $806‡ | $15,886 |
† 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 | 2017 | $15,886 |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $2,522 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $1,210 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $1,210 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Richard Barrett Talbot Kelly worth?
Across 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Barrett Talbot Kelly work is $603. The median Richard Barrett Talbot Kelly work on paper sells for $565 across 28 lots. The median Richard Barrett Talbot Kelly painting sells for $907 across 4 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 Barrett Talbot Kelly work on paper?
Based on 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Richard Barrett Talbot Kelly work on paper is $565. 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 Barrett Talbot Kelly's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Richard Barrett Talbot Kelly work on paper is $15,886.
What is the average price of a small Richard Barrett Talbot Kelly work on paper?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Richard Barrett Talbot Kelly work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $484, 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 medium Richard Barrett Talbot Kelly work on paper?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Richard Barrett Talbot Kelly work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $806, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Richard Barrett Talbot Kelly's auction record?
Richard Barrett Talbot Kelly's auction record is $15,886, set in 2017.
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