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# Richard Cheales (1922–1988)

Richard Cheales is a South African artist with 3 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $57.

A work by Richard Cheales sold in 2026 for $88, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Richard Cheales work worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Cheales work is $57.

The median Richard Cheales work on paper sells for $88 across 2 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2 | $88 | $88 | — | 2026-07-14 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $88 |

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 Cheales worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Cheales work is $57. The median Richard Cheales work on paper sells for $88 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Richard Cheales's auction record is $88, set in 2026.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Richard Cheales auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/richard-cheales (updated 2026-11-03).

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.