Richard Kingston (1922–2003)
Richard Kingston is an artist with 117 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $808. 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 Kingston sold in 2023 for $1,433, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Richard Kingston on OpeningBid →What is a Richard Kingston work worth?
Across 58 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Kingston work is $808.
The median Richard Kingston painting sells for $1,761 across 40 lots.
The median Richard Kingston work on paper sells for $376 across 18 lots.
The median Richard Kingston print sells for $2 across 1 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Richard Kingston paintings typically sell for $552–$4,015 (the middle half of 20 sold 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 | 2 | $2 | $2 | 50% | 2012-03-25 |
| Paintings | 86 | $1,761†‡ | $21,499 | 46.5% | 2023-07-18 |
| Works on Paper | 32 | $376† | $1,853 | 56.3% | 2025-12-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $18,287 | $21,499 | — | 2007-12-04 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Richard Kingston's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $2 with 50% sell-through. Paintings (86 lots) median $1,761, record $21,499. A typical Richard Kingston painting sells for around 885× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $18,287.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $12–$1,762† | $565† | $3,486† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 20 | $552–$4,015†‡ | $1,977†‡ | $14,188 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $2,867–$14,130 | $6,344 | $21,499 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 13 | $145–$1,130 | $497 | $1,672 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $25–$430 | $272 | $1,853 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2003 | $21,499 |
| Paintings | 2004 | $18,287 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $1,853 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $1,672 |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $2 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Richard Kingston worth?
Across 58 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Kingston work is $808. The median Richard Kingston painting sells for $1,761 across 40 lots. The median Richard Kingston work on paper sells for $376 across 18 lots. The median Richard Kingston print sells for $2 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Richard Kingston paintings typically sell for $552–$4,015 (the middle half of 20 sold 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 Kingston painting?
Based on 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Richard Kingston painting is $1,761. 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 Richard Kingston's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Richard Kingston painting is $21,499.
What is the average price of a Richard Kingston work on paper?
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Richard Kingston work on paper is $376. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Richard Kingston's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Richard Kingston work on paper is $1,853.
What is the average price of a medium Richard Kingston painting?
Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Richard Kingston painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,977, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 small Richard Kingston work on paper?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Richard Kingston work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $497, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Richard Kingston's auction record?
Richard Kingston's auction record is $21,499, set in 2003.
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