Richard Cartwright (b. 1951)
Richard Cartwright is a British (modern) artist with 16 auction lots recorded since 2018, median price $1,441. 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 Cartwright sold in 2025 for $6,730, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Richard Cartwright on OpeningBid →What is a Richard Cartwright work worth?
Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Cartwright work is $1,441.
The median Richard Cartwright work on paper sells for $2,463 across 10 lots.
The median Richard Cartwright painting sells for $759 across 6 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 | 6 | $759† | $1,462 | — | 2024-02-22 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $2,463†‡ | $6,730 | — | 2026-06-18 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $519–$1,318† | $759† | $1,462 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $3,246–$6,193‡ | $4,964‡ | $6,730 |
‡ 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 | 2025 | $6,730 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $6,193 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $1,462 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $1,462 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Richard Cartwright worth?
Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Cartwright work is $1,441. The median Richard Cartwright work on paper sells for $2,463 across 10 lots. The median Richard Cartwright painting sells for $759 across 6 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 Richard Cartwright's auction record?
Richard Cartwright's auction record is $6,730, set in 2025.
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