Richard Mayhew (1924–2024)
What is Richard Mayhew’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 75 auction results for Richard Mayhew at 10 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $40,000 including buyer’s premium (middle half $20,000–$146,050, n=17). The auction record is $336,000 for Taos (2024, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taos, 1990 | Oil paint | $336,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2024 |
| 2 | Essence, 1975 | Oil paint | $266,700 | Sotheby's | Nov 2025 |
| 3 | Guardian, 1999 | Oil paint | $252,000 | Phillips | Nov 2022 |
| 4 | Scarlet Journey, 2006 | Oil on linen | $249,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Apr 2026 |
| 5 | Departure, 2006 | Oil on linen | $233,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jan 2020 |
| 6 | Back Country, 2004 | Oil paint | $177,800 | Phillips | May 2025 |
| 7 | This Morning, 2007 | Oil on canvas | $146,050 | John Moran Auctioneers | Jun 2025 |
| 8 | Briarwood, 1982 | Oil paint | $139,700 | Phillips | Mar 2024 |
| 9 | Taos | Oil paint | $107,100 | Sotheby's | Jan 2023 |
| 10 | RITUAL | Oil paint | $68,750 | Sotheby's | May 2020 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 28 | $30,650 |
| Works on paper | 16 | $9,445 |
| Prints | 12 | $5,375 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $177,800 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 35 | $12,500 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $9,445 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 75 results from 10 houses · How we compute these figures
Richard Mayhew is an American artist with 82 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $14,650. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Richard Mayhew sold in 2026 for $63,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full Richard Mayhew record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Richard Mayhew on OpeningBid →What is a Richard Mayhew work worth?
Across 71 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Mayhew work is $14,650.
The median Richard Mayhew painting sells for $37,500 across 34 lots.
The median Richard Mayhew print sells for $4,250 across 19 lots.
The median Richard Mayhew work on paper sells for $10,070 across 18 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Richard Mayhew paintings typically sell for $17,775–$84,375 (the middle half of 23 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 | 21 | $4,250†‡ | $12,500 | 90.5% | 2026-10-01 |
| Paintings | 35 | $37,500† | $336,000 | 97.1% | 2026-10-01 |
| Works on Paper | 18 | $10,070† | $55,880 | — | 2026-10-01 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 11 | $177,800† | $336,000 | — | 2026-04-02 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Richard Mayhew's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (21 lots) median $4,250 with 90.5% sell-through. Paintings (35 lots) median $37,500, record $336,000. A typical Richard Mayhew painting sells for around 8.8× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 11 lots) the median is $177,800.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $291–$705†‡ | $363†‡ | $1,290† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $4,110–$6,964† | $5,500† | $12,500 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 23 | $17,775–$84,375† | $32,500† | $266,700 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $26,700–$237,750† | $110,775† | $336,000 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $5,594–$20,000† | $8,890† | $55,000 |
† 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 | 2024 | $336,000 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $266,700 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $55,880 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $55,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $12,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $8,000† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Richard Mayhew worth?
Across 71 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Mayhew work is $14,650. The median Richard Mayhew painting sells for $37,500 across 34 lots. The median Richard Mayhew print sells for $4,250 across 19 lots. The median Richard Mayhew work on paper sells for $10,070 across 18 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Richard Mayhew paintings typically sell for $17,775–$84,375 (the middle half of 23 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 Mayhew painting?
Based on 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Richard Mayhew painting is $37,500. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Richard Mayhew's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Richard Mayhew painting is $336,000.
What is the average price of a Richard Mayhew print?
Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Richard Mayhew print is $4,250. 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 Mayhew's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Richard Mayhew print is $12,500.
What is the average price of a Richard Mayhew work on paper?
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Richard Mayhew work on paper is $10,070. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Richard Mayhew's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Richard Mayhew work on paper is $55,880.
What is the average price of a medium Richard Mayhew painting?
Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Richard Mayhew painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $32,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a small Richard Mayhew work on paper?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Richard Mayhew work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $8,890, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Richard Mayhew's auction record?
Richard Mayhew's auction record is $336,000, set in 2024.
See the full Richard Mayhew record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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