Richard Clague (1821–1873)
Richard Clague is an American artist with 19 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $28,750. 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 Clague sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $162,500 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Richard Clague on OpeningBid →What is a Richard Clague work worth?
Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Clague work is $28,750.
The median Richard Clague painting sells for $50,225 across 14 lots.
The median Richard Clague work on paper sells for $2,806 across 1 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 | 18 | $50,225†‡ | $1.6M | 77.8% | 2026-05-16 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $2,806 | $2,806 | — | 2011-09-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $183,200† | $1.6M | — | 2026-05-16 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $20,631–$175,994† | $117,100† | $206,137 |
† 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 | $1.6M |
| Paintings | 2012 | $206,137 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $2,806 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Richard Clague worth?
Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Clague work is $28,750. The median Richard Clague painting sells for $50,225 across 14 lots. The median Richard Clague work on paper sells for $2,806 across 1 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 Clague painting?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Richard Clague painting is $50,225. 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 Clague's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Richard Clague painting is $1,627,500.
What is the average price of a medium Richard Clague painting?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Richard Clague painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $117,100, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Richard Clague's auction record?
Richard Clague's auction record is $1,627,500, set in 2017.
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