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# Richard Dighton (1785–1880)

Richard Dighton is a British (modern) artist with 44 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $352. 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 Dighton sold in 2023 for $5,270, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Richard Dighton work worth?

Across 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Dighton work is $352.

The median Richard Dighton work on paper sells for $300 across 33 lots.

The median Richard Dighton print sells for $165 across 10 lots.

The median Richard Dighton painting sells for $1,008 across 3 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Richard Dighton work on papers typically sell for $140–$621 (the middle half of 31 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 14 | $165†‡ | $5,270 | 71.4% | 2023-07-13 |
| Paintings | 3 | $1,008‡ | $2,293 | — | 2022-01-20 |
| Works on Paper | 37 | $300†‡ | $1,408 | 89.2% | 2025-05-28 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $502 | $502 | — | 2006-07-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $2,293 | $5,270 | — | 2023-07-13 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Richard Dighton's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (14 lots) median $165 with 71.4% sell-through. Paintings (3 lots) median $1,008, record $2,293. A typical Richard Dighton painting sells for around 6.1× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $2,293.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $161–$536†‡ | $282†‡ | $5,270 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 31 | $140–$621†‡ | $314†‡ | $1,408 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $5,270 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $2,293 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $1,408 |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $1,067 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $1,008 |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $628‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2006 | $502 |

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

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 Dighton worth?

Across 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Dighton work is $352. The median Richard Dighton work on paper sells for $300 across 33 lots. The median Richard Dighton print sells for $165 across 10 lots. The median Richard Dighton painting sells for $1,008 across 3 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Richard Dighton work on papers typically sell for $140–$621 (the middle half of 31 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 Dighton work on paper?

Based on 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Richard Dighton work on paper is $300. 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 Dighton's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Richard Dighton work on paper is $1,408.

### What is the average price of a Richard Dighton print?

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Richard Dighton print is $165. 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 Dighton's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Richard Dighton print is $5,270.

### What is the average price of a small Richard Dighton work on paper?

Based on 31 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Richard Dighton work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $314, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Dighton's auction record?

Richard Dighton's auction record is $5,270, set in 2023.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Richard Dighton auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/richard-dighton (updated 2026-11-01).

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.