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

# Richard Kimathi (b. 1971)

Richard Kimathi is a Kenyan artist with 6 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $538. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Richard Kimathi sold in 2026 for $21,308, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Richard Kimathi work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

- [Richard Kimathi on OpeningBid](https://www.openingbid.art/artist/richard-kimathi?ref=kg:richard-kimathi) — follow free in the OpeningBid app for sale alerts.

## What is a Richard Kimathi work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Kimathi work is $538.

The median Richard Kimathi painting sells for $538 across 4 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 | 4 | $538† | $21,308 | — | 2026-06-19 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $21,308 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $900† |

† 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 Kimathi worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Kimathi work is $538. The median Richard Kimathi painting sells for $538 across 4 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Richard Kimathi's auction record is $21,308, set in 2026.

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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 Kimathi auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/richard-kimathi (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.