Richard Howard (1912–1996)
Richard Howard is an American artist with 50 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $188. 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 Howard is recorded as sold in 2025 for $1,600; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Richard Howard on OpeningBid →What is a Richard Howard work worth?
Across 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Howard work is $188.
The median Richard Howard painting sells for $388 across 20 lots.
The median Richard Howard print sells for $160 across 11 lots.
The median Richard Howard work on paper sells for $155 across 12 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 | 13 | $160‡ | $550‡ | 84.6% | 2022-07-07 |
| Paintings | 21 | $388‡ | $1,900‡ | 95.2% | 2025-07-25 |
| Works on Paper | 12 | $155‡ | $500‡ | — | 2022-01-20 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $1,600‡ | $1,900‡ | — | 2025-07-25 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Richard Howard's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (13 lots) median $160 with 84.6% sell-through. Paintings (21 lots) median $388, record $1,900. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Richard Howard painting sells for around 2.4× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $1,600.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $118–$238‡ | $200‡ | $300‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $148–$431‡ | $275‡ | $705 |
‡ 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) | 9 | $100–$350‡ | $160‡ | $500‡ |
‡ 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 | 2008 | $1,900‡ |
| Paintings | 2025 | $1,600‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $550‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $500‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $500‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $300‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Richard Howard worth?
Across 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Howard work is $188. The median Richard Howard painting sells for $388 across 20 lots. The median Richard Howard print sells for $160 across 11 lots. The median Richard Howard work on paper sells for $155 across 12 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 Howard painting?
Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Richard Howard painting is $388. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Richard Howard's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Richard Howard painting is $1,900. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Richard Howard print?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Richard Howard print is $160. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Richard Howard's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Richard Howard print is $550. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Richard Howard work on paper?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Richard Howard work on paper is $155. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Richard Howard's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Richard Howard work on paper is $500. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small Richard Howard painting?
Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Richard Howard painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $275, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Richard Howard's auction record?
Richard Howard's auction record is $1,900, set in 2008. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
See the full Richard Howard record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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