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

# Richard Hull (b. 1955)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 31 auction results for Richard Hull at 7 houses since 2008. Over the last 24 months the median price was $896 including buyer’s premium (middle half $710–$1,613, n=11). The auction record is $2,370 for Into Tomorrow (2008, Skinner (Bonhams Skinner)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Into Tomorrow, 1984 | Oil on linen | $2,370 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | May 2008 |
| 2 | Into Tomorrow, 1984 | Oil on linen | $2,370 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | May 2008 |
| 3 | Noisier Alien, 1986 | Oil and wax on linen | $2,133 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Mar 2009 |
| 4 | Noisier Alien, 1986 | Oil and wax on linen | $2,133 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Mar 2009 |
| 5 | The Passenger | Oil and wax ground on canvas | $2,125 | Freeman's Hindman | Oct 2020 |
| 6 | Orange, 2000 | Oil on canvas | $1,980 | Toomey & Co. | Jun 2025 |
| 7 | Orange, 2000 | Painting | $1,980 | Wright | Jun 2025 |
| 8 | The Rescue, 2000 | Oil and wax on linen | $1,690 | Freeman's Hindman | Dec 2025 |
| 9 | Beast, 1987 | Oil and wax on canvas | $1,536 | Freeman's Hindman | Feb 2026 |
| 10 | Available Light, 1980 | Painting | $1,125 | Wright | Jul 2012 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 19 | $1,125 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 14 | $1,098 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 7 | $1,000 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 31 results from 7 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Richard Hull is an American artist with 33 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $948.

A work by Richard Hull sold in 2026 for $1,536, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Richard Hull work worth?

Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Hull work is $948.

The median Richard Hull painting sells for $1,082 across 16 lots.

The median Richard Hull work on paper sells for $768 across 4 lots.

The median Richard Hull print sells for $224 across 2 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 | 2 | $224 | $260 | — | 2025-09-27 |
| Paintings | 18 | $1,082† | $2,370 | 88.9% | 2026-06-30 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $768† | $1,071 | 80% | 2025-12-16 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Richard Hull's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $224. Paintings (18 lots) median $1,082, record $2,370. A typical Richard Hull painting sells for around 4.8× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 12 | $933–$2,133† | $1,082† | $2,370 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2008 | $2,370 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $2,370 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $1,071 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $780 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $260 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $189 |

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 Hull worth?

Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Hull work is $948. The median Richard Hull painting sells for $1,082 across 16 lots. The median Richard Hull work on paper sells for $768 across 4 lots. The median Richard Hull print sells for $224 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Richard Hull painting is $1,082. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Richard Hull painting is $2,370.

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

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Richard Hull painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $1,082, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Richard Hull's auction record is $2,370, set in 2008.

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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 Hull auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/richard-hull (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.