> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/richard-killeen · updated 2026-11-03

# Richard Killeen (b. 1946)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 20 auction results for Richard Killeen at 3 houses since 2018. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,390 including buyer’s premium (middle half $589–$2,671, n=8). The auction record is $7,936 for Unnamed Lakes (2018, Shapiro Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unnamed Lakes, 1946 | Acrylic and collage on plywood | $7,936 | Shapiro Auctioneers | May 2018 |
| 2 | Bland Mentality, 1987 | Acrylic on paper | $3,726 | Webb's (Webb Fine Art) | Sep 2026 |
| 3 | Untitled, 1977 | Oil and enamel stencil print on sand on paper, 1/21 | $2,829 | Webb's (Webb Fine Art) | Mar 2026 |
| 4 | Dreaming the Fish, 2000 | Pencil | $2,619 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Sep 2025 |
| 5 | Repitition Triangle Wasp, 2020 | UV inkyet on plywood | $2,191 | Webb's (Webb Fine Art) | Jun 2026 |
| 6 | Stories we Tell Ourselves, 1987 | Acrylic and collage on paper | $1,524 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Aug 2024 |
| 7 | Untitled (2385), 1973 | Acrylic on paper | $1,524 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Aug 2024 |
| 8 | Untitled (2386), 1973 | Acrylic on paper | $1,524 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Aug 2024 |
| 9 | Untitled, (2388), 1973 | Acrylic on paper | $1,016 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Aug 2024 |
| 10 | Animals of N.Z. (3093), 1996 | Acrylic on paper | $847 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Aug 2024 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 6 | $1,143 |
| Paintings | 10 | $804 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 11 | $847 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 20 results from 3 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Richard Killeen is a New Zealander artist with 27 auction lots recorded since 2018, median price $1,041. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Richard Killeen sold in 2026 for $3,726, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Richard Killeen work worth?

Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Killeen work is $1,041.

The median Richard Killeen painting sells for $804 across 10 lots.

The median Richard Killeen work on paper sells for $1,295 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 11 | $804 | $7,936 | 90.9% | 2025-09-02 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $1,295† | $2,619 | — | 2025-09-02 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $632–$1,397 | $804 | $7,936 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2018 | $7,936 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $2,619 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $2,186† |
| Paintings | 2024 | $1,524 |

† 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 Killeen worth?

Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Killeen work is $1,041. The median Richard Killeen painting sells for $804 across 10 lots. The median Richard Killeen work on paper sells for $1,295 across 6 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Richard Killeen painting is $804.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Richard Killeen painting is $7,936.

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

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Richard Killeen painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $804, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

Richard Killeen's auction record is $7,936, 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.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Richard Killeen auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/richard-killeen (updated 2026-11-03).

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.