> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/richard-gorman · updated 2026-11-02

# Richard (1946–2010)

## What is Richard’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 52 auction results for Richard at 7 houses since 2008. Over the last 24 months the median price was $900 including buyer’s premium (middle half $512–$1,416, n=8). The auction record is $6,454 for Ferry (Triptych) (2016, James Adam Salesrooms). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ferry (Triptych), 1989 | Oil on panel | $6,454 | James Adam Salesrooms | Sep 2016 |
| 2 | Squeeze Red, 2013 | Gouache on handmade kozo washi paper | $5,463 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2020 |
| 3 | Grey Elide, 2002 | Oil on linen | $4,810 | James Adam Salesrooms | May 2025 |
| 4 | Squeeze Turquoise, 2013 | Gouache on handmade kozo washi paper | $4,249 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2020 |
| 5 | Squeeze Veronese, 2013 | Gouache on handmade kozo washi paper | $4,249 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2020 |
| 6 | Sorrogate, 1992 | Sumi ink on handmade Japanese washi paper on wood | $4,071 | James Adam Salesrooms | May 2018 |
| 7 | Kin-Oh, 2016 | Oil on linen | $3,506 | James Adam Salesrooms | Apr 2019 |
| 8 | BULLFOLLY | Oil on canvas | $3,440 | deVeres Art Auctions | Apr 2024 |
| 9 | Slide Grey I, II & III | Oil on board | $3,020 | James Adam Salesrooms | Sep 2019 |
| 10 | Untitled (oil on linen), 1996 | Oil on linen | $2,437 | deVeres Art Auctions | May 2023 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 16 | $1,583 |
| Other | 5 | $842 |
| Works on paper | 13 | $831 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $3,440 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 18 | $1,790 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $415 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 52 results from 7 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Richard is a Canadian artist with 72 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $896. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Richard sold in 2026 for $1,792, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Richard work worth?

Across 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard work is $896.

The median Richard painting sells for $1,544 across 22 lots.

The median Richard work on paper sells for $831 across 23 lots.

The median Richard print sells for $217 across 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 8 | $217 | $1,792 | 75% | 2026-09-10 |
| Paintings | 31 | $1,544† | $6,454 | 71% | 2026-04-28 |
| Works on Paper | 25 | $831 | $5,463 | 92% | 2024-09-25 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Richard's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (8 lots) median $217 with 75% sell-through. Paintings (31 lots) median $1,544, record $6,454. A typical Richard painting sells for around 7.1× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $514–$2,435† | $1,347† | $4,810 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $120–$831 | $380 | $1,426 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $4,071–$4,249 | $4,249 | $5,463 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2016 | $6,454 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $5,463 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $4,810 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $4,249 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $1,792 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $842 |

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 worth?

Across 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard work is $896. The median Richard painting sells for $1,544 across 22 lots. The median Richard work on paper sells for $831 across 23 lots. The median Richard print sells for $217 across 6 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Richard painting?

Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Richard painting is $1,544. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Richard's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Richard painting is $6,454.

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

Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Richard work on paper is $831.

### What is Richard's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Richard work on paper is $5,463.

### What is the average price of a medium Richard painting?

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Richard painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,347, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Richard work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $380, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Richard's auction record?

Richard's auction record is $6,454, set in 2016.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Richard auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/richard-gorman (updated 2026-11-02).

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.