Richard Foster (b. 1945)
Richard Foster is a British artist with 8 auction lots recorded since 2015, median price $498. 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 Foster sold in 2026 for $3,790, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Richard Foster on OpeningBid →What is a Richard Foster work worth?
Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Foster work is $498.
The median Richard Foster painting sells for $647 across 10 lots.
The median Richard Foster work on paper sells for $191 across 4 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 | 11 | $647†‡ | $1,202 | 90.9% | 2023-11-07 |
| Works on Paper | 9 | $191‡ | $204 | 44.4% | 2022-03-15 |
† 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) | 9 | $451–$937†‡ | $561†‡ | $1,202 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2015 | $1,202 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $1,001 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $204 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $204 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Richard Foster worth?
Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Foster work is $498. The median Richard Foster painting sells for $647 across 10 lots. The median Richard Foster work on paper sells for $191 across 4 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 Foster painting?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Richard Foster painting is $647. 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 Foster's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Richard Foster painting is $1,202.
What is Richard Foster's auction record?
Richard Foster's auction record is $1,202, set in 2015.
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