Richard Parkes Bonington (1802–1828)
What is Richard Parkes Bonington’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 104 auction results for Richard Parkes Bonington at 27 houses since 1999. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,754 including buyer’s premium (middle half $465–$33,630, n=9). The auction record is $7,387,800 for The Palazzi Manolesso-Ferro, Contarini-Fasan and Venier-Contarini on the Grand Canal, Venice (2021, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Palazzi Manolesso-Ferro, Contarini-Fasan and Venier-Contarini on the Grand Canal, Venice | Oil paint | $7,387,800 | Sotheby's | Oct 2021 |
| 2 | The Rialto, Venice, 1802 | Oil paint | $3,726,762 | Christie's | Jul 2024 |
| 3 | Picardy Coast with Children – Sunrise | Oil paint | $2,912,638 | Sotheby's | Jun 2022 |
| 4 | View of Lerici with Baron Charles Rivet sketching in the foreground | Oil paint | $2,682,000 | Sotheby's | Oct 2021 |
| 5 | On the Cote d'Opale, Picardy, 1802 | Oil paint | $1,840,932 | Christie's | Jun 2016 |
| 6 | Naufrage: A vessel in distress in a storm off Calais Pier, 1802 | Oil paint | $1,173,811 | Christie's | Dec 2025 |
| 7 | Corso Sant'Anastasia, Verona | Oil paint | $453,600 | Sotheby's | Oct 2021 |
| 8 | The Grand Canal, Venice, with the Rialto Bridge in the distance, circa 1828 | Watercolour and bodycolour over pencil, heightened with gum arabic | $338,949 | Sotheby's | Jul 2026 |
| 9 | Paris - The Pont des Arts and Île de la Cité from the Quai du Louvre, 1828 | Watercolour and bodycolour over pencil | $149,669 | Sotheby's | Jul 2022 |
| 10 | Old man and child, 1802 | Pencil | $132,928 | Christie's | Nov 2004 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 20 | $25,830 |
| Works on paper | 16 | $18,620 |
| Other | 28 | $10,508 |
| Prints | 7 | $205 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 61 | $14,795 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 104 results from 27 houses · How we compute these figures
Richard Parkes Bonington is a British (modern) artist with 125 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $3,724. 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 Parkes Bonington sold in 2026 for $33,630, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 95 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Parkes Bonington work is $3,724.
The median Richard Parkes Bonington work on paper sells for $4,828 across 55 lots.
The median Richard Parkes Bonington painting sells for $4,579 across 34 lots.
The median Richard Parkes Bonington print sells for $146 across 8 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Richard Parkes Bonington work on papers typically sell for $559–$24,832 (the middle half of 55 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Richard Parkes Bonington paintings typically sell for $910–$133,313 (the middle half of 27 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 | 9 | $146† | $3,120 | 88.9% | 2025-02-22 |
| Paintings | 40 | $4,579†‡ | $7.4M | 85% | 2025-12-02 |
| Works on Paper | 64 | $4,828†‡ | $338,949 | 85.9% | 2026-07-01 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 11 | $1.2M‡ | $7.4M | — | 2026-07-01 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Richard Parkes Bonington's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (9 lots) median $146 with 88.9% sell-through. Paintings (40 lots) median $4,579, record $7,387,800. A typical Richard Parkes Bonington painting sells for around 31× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 11 lots) the median is $1,173,811.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $58–$197† | $141† | $253 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 27 | $910–$133,313†‡ | $7,241†‡ | $7.4M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $2,646–$43,539† | $3,680† | $2.9M |
† 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) | 55 | $559–$24,832†‡ | $4,828†‡ | $338,949 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $7.4M |
| Paintings | 2024 | $3.7M |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $338,949 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $149,669 |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $3,120 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $253 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Richard Parkes Bonington worth?
Across 95 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Parkes Bonington work is $3,724. The median Richard Parkes Bonington work on paper sells for $4,828 across 55 lots. The median Richard Parkes Bonington painting sells for $4,579 across 34 lots. The median Richard Parkes Bonington print sells for $146 across 8 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Richard Parkes Bonington work on papers typically sell for $559–$24,832 (the middle half of 55 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Richard Parkes Bonington paintings typically sell for $910–$133,313 (the middle half of 27 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 Parkes Bonington work on paper?
Based on 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Richard Parkes Bonington work on paper is $4,828. 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 Parkes Bonington's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Richard Parkes Bonington work on paper is $338,949.
What is the average price of a Richard Parkes Bonington painting?
Based on 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Richard Parkes Bonington painting is $4,579. 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 Parkes Bonington's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Richard Parkes Bonington painting is $7,387,800.
What is the average price of a small Richard Parkes Bonington work on paper?
Based on 55 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Richard Parkes Bonington work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,828, 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 Parkes Bonington painting?
Based on 27 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Richard Parkes Bonington painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $7,241, 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 Richard Parkes Bonington's auction record?
Richard Parkes Bonington's auction record is $7,387,800, set in 2021.
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