> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/richard-beck · updated 2026-11-02

# Richard Beck (1912–1985)

Richard Beck is an English artist with 10 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $798. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Richard Beck sold in 2020 for $1,560, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Richard Beck work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Richard Beck work worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Beck work is $798.

The median Richard Beck print sells for $654 across 8 lots.

The median Richard Beck photograph sells for $1,362 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 8 | $654‡ | $1,560 | — | 2020-08-27 |
| Photography | 2 | $1,362 | $1,875 | — | 2018-10-25 |

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

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $556–$931 | $747 | $1,560 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2018 | $1,875 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $1,560 |
| Prints & Editions | 2004 | $1,000 |
| Photography | 2004 | $850 |

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 Beck worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Beck work is $798. The median Richard Beck print sells for $654 across 8 lots. The median Richard Beck photograph sells for $1,362 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Richard Beck's auction record is $1,875, set in 2018.

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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 Beck auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/richard-beck (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.