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# Richard Hambleton (1954–2017)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 209 auction results for Richard Hambleton at 22 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $15,116 including buyer’s premium (middle half $6,831–$25,600, n=54). The auction record is $553,253 for As the world burns (2018, Artcurial). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | As the world burns, 1983 | Acrylique sur toile | $553,253 | Artcurial | Jun 2018 |
| 2 | Mutiny, 1985 | Acrylic paint | $500,000 | Phillips | Nov 2019 |
| 3 | Buenos Aires, 1982 | Acrylic on canvas | $317,500 | Sotheby's | May 2023 |
| 4 | Untitled (acrylic on canvas), 1983 | Acrylic paint | $225,000 | Phillips | Sep 2019 |
| 5 | Standing Shadowman, 2017 | Acrylic paint | $214,200 | Sotheby's | Oct 2021 |
| 6 | Jumping Shadows, 1999 | Acrylic | $213,056 | Artcurial | Nov 2021 |
| 7 | Shanghai, 1982 | Acrylic paint | $200,000 | Christie's | Nov 2019 |
| 8 | Vienna, 1983 | Acrylic paint | $187,500 | Christie's | Feb 2019 |
| 9 | Standing Shadowman, 2012 | Acrylic | $182,776 | Bonhams | Mar 2023 |
| 10 | Untitled (oil on canvas) | Oil paint | $154,636 | Sotheby's | Mar 2021 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 92 | $32,760 |
| Other | 51 | $17,500 |
| Works on paper | 29 | $15,240 |
| Prints | 20 | $2,943 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 53 | $50,000 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 88 | $17,216 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 39 | $8,820 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 209 results from 22 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Richard Hambleton is a Canadian artist with 256 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $18,750. 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 Hambleton sold in 2026 for $30,720, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**2 Richard Hambleton works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Richard Hambleton work worth?

Across 208 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Hambleton work is $18,750.

The median Richard Hambleton painting sells for $25,300 across 100 lots.

The median Richard Hambleton print sells for $2,925 across 25 lots.

The median Richard Hambleton work on paper sells for $17,780 across 27 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Richard Hambleton paintings typically sell for $12,279–$25,445 (the middle half of 47 sold lots).

Large (over 120 cm) Richard Hambleton paintings typically sell for $61,388–$152,318 (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 | 32 | $2,925† | $15,600 | 78.1% | 2026-04-16 |
| Paintings | 112 | $25,300† | $553,253 | 89.3% | 2026-09-17 |
| Works on Paper | 30 | $17,780 | $71,116 | 90% | 2026-09-23 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 5 | $4,729 | $47,880 | 80% | 2026-03-18 |
| Photography | 3 | $2,540‡ | $2,794 | — | 2025-08-06 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 20 | $152,318 | $553,253 | — | 2024-04-19 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Richard Hambleton's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (32 lots) median $2,925 with 78.1% sell-through. Paintings (112 lots) median $25,300, record $553,253. A typical Richard Hambleton painting sells for around 8.6× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 20 lots) the median is $152,318.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $1,785–$4,122† | $2,925† | $15,600 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $2,741–$3,604 | $2,925 | $9,562 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $3,741–$27,720 | $7,935 | $59,470 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 47 | $12,279–$25,445† | $17,780† | $110,953 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 31 | $61,388–$152,318† | $87,500† | $500,000 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $5,386–$22,365 | $8,505 | $31,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $10,893–$25,235 | $16,706 | $71,116 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $28,362–$48,990 | $35,000 | $70,202 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2018 | $553,253 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $500,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $71,116 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $70,202 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $47,880 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $15,600 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $10,625 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $7,680 |

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 Hambleton worth?

Across 208 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Hambleton work is $18,750. The median Richard Hambleton painting sells for $25,300 across 100 lots. The median Richard Hambleton print sells for $2,925 across 25 lots. The median Richard Hambleton work on paper sells for $17,780 across 27 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Richard Hambleton paintings typically sell for $12,279–$25,445 (the middle half of 47 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Richard Hambleton paintings typically sell for $61,388–$152,318 (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 Hambleton painting?

Based on 100 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Richard Hambleton painting is $25,300. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Richard Hambleton painting is $553,253.

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

Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Richard Hambleton print is $2,925. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Richard Hambleton's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Richard Hambleton print is $15,600.

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

Based on 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Richard Hambleton work on paper is $17,780.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Richard Hambleton work on paper is $71,116.

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

Based on 47 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Richard Hambleton painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $17,780, 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 large Richard Hambleton painting?

Based on 31 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Richard Hambleton painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $87,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Richard Hambleton's auction record is $553,253, set in 2018.

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

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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.