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# Richard Kelly (1910–1977)

Richard Kelly is a British artist with 4 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $1,868. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Richard Kelly sold in 2019 for $8,125, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Richard Kelly work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Kelly work is $1,868.

The median Richard Kelly sculpture sells for $5,562 across 2 lots.

The median Richard Kelly print sells for $736 across 1 lots.

The median Richard Kelly work on paper sells for $596 across 1 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 | 1 | $736 | $736 | — | 2020-03-24 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $596† | $596† | — | 2021-05-27 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $5,562 | $8,125 | — | 2019-10-24 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $8,125 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2014 | $3,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $736 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $596† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Kelly worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Kelly work is $1,868. The median Richard Kelly sculpture sells for $5,562 across 2 lots. The median Richard Kelly print sells for $736 across 1 lots. The median Richard Kelly work on paper sells for $596 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Richard Kelly's auction record is $8,125, set in 2019.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Richard Kelly auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/richard-kelly (updated 2026-11-01).

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.
