Richard Paton (1717–1791)
Richard Paton is a British (modern) artist with 11 auction lots recorded since 2013, median price $664. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Richard Paton is recorded as sold in 2025 for $48,239; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Paton work is $664.
The median Richard Paton painting sells for $48,239 across 3 lots.
The median Richard Paton print sells for $486 across 5 lots.
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 5 | $486‡ | $796‡ | — | 2015-03-17 |
| Paintings | 6 | $48,239‡ | $68,561 | 50% | 2025-02-11 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Richard Paton's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (5 lots) median $486. Paintings (6 lots) median $48,239, record $68,561. A typical Richard Paton painting sells for around 99× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $417–$533‡ | $486‡ | $796‡ |
‡ 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 | 2024 | $68,561 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $48,239‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $796‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $533‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Richard Paton worth?
Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Paton work is $664. The median Richard Paton painting sells for $48,239 across 3 lots. The median Richard Paton print sells for $486 across 5 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Richard Paton's auction record?
Richard Paton's auction record is $68,561, set in 2024.
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