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# Richard Bassett (1900–1995)

Richard Bassett is an American artist with 8 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $326. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Richard Bassett is recorded as sold in 2013 for $500; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Richard Bassett work worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Bassett work is $326.

The median Richard Bassett painting sells for $400 across 2 lots.

The median Richard Bassett work on paper sells for $294 across 4 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 | 4 | $400‡ | $500‡ | 50% | 2013-04-06 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $294 | $353 | — | 2006-03-03 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2013 | $500‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $353 |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $353 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $300‡ |

‡ 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 Bassett worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Bassett work is $326. The median Richard Bassett painting sells for $400 across 2 lots. The median Richard Bassett work on paper sells for $294 across 4 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Richard Bassett's auction record?

Richard Bassett's auction record is $500, set in 2013. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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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, “Richard Bassett auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/richard-bassett (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.