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

# Richard Bogusz (b. 1947)

## What is Richard Bogusz’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 57 auction results for Richard Bogusz at 3 houses since 2010. Over the last 24 months the median price was $194 including buyer’s premium (middle half $114–$237, n=15). The auction record is $1,393 for The Young One (2011, Lawsons Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Young One | Oil on board | $1,393 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Dec 2011 |
| 2 | The Welcome | Oil on board | $837 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Aug 2017 |
| 3 | Follow the Leader | Oil on board | $825 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Oct 2025 |
| 4 | Egret Walk | Oil on board | $397 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Oct 2024 |
| 5 | The Lookout, circa 1990s | Oil on board | $352 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Dec 2025 |
| 6 | Melody | Oil on board | $287 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Feb 2026 |
| 7 | Monday Washday | Acrylic on board | $287 | Roseberys London | Nov 2018 |
| 8 | The Messenger | Oil on paper | $248 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jun 2024 |
| 9 | Children Playing Cricket | Oil on board | $244 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jan 2026 |
| 10 | Children Playing | Oil on board | $229 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Aug 2026 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 20 | $228 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $229 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 13 | $227 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 57 results from 3 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Richard Bogusz is a Germany, Australia artist with 76 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $241. 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 Bogusz sold in 2026 for $287, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Richard Bogusz work worth?

Across 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Bogusz work is $241.

The median Richard Bogusz painting sells for $257 across 54 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Richard Bogusz paintings typically sell for $202–$463 (the middle half of 42 sold 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 | 88 | $257† | $1,835† | 61.4% | 2026-08-12 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $1,393† | $1,835† | — | 2022-09-15 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $130–$245† | $204† | $825 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 42 | $202–$463† | $287† | $1,835† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2017 | $1,835† |
| Paintings | 2011 | $1,393 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Bogusz worth?

Across 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Bogusz work is $241. The median Richard Bogusz painting sells for $257 across 54 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Richard Bogusz paintings typically sell for $202–$463 (the middle half of 42 sold 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 Bogusz painting?

Based on 54 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Richard Bogusz painting is $257. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Richard Bogusz's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Richard Bogusz painting is $1,835. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,835 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a medium Richard Bogusz painting?

Based on 42 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Richard Bogusz painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $287, 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 small Richard Bogusz painting?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Richard Bogusz painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $204, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Richard Bogusz's auction record is $1,835, set in 2017. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,835 (buyer's premium not included).

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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 Bogusz auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/richard-bogusz (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.