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# Richard Red Skelton (1913–1997)

Richard Red Skelton is an American artist with 5 auction lots recorded since 2017, median price $1,550.

A work by Richard Red Skelton sold in 2017 for $1,550, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Richard Red Skelton work worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Red Skelton work is $1,550.

The median Richard Red Skelton print sells for $200 across 1 lots.

The median Richard Red Skelton work on paper sells for $1,700 across 2 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $200 | $200 | 33.3% | 2017-08-19 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $1,700 | $1,850 | — | 2017-08-19 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $1,850 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $1,550 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $200 |

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 Red Skelton worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Red Skelton work is $1,550. The median Richard Red Skelton print sells for $200 across 1 lots. The median Richard Red Skelton work on paper sells for $1,700 across 2 lots.

### What is Richard Red Skelton's auction record?

Richard Red Skelton's auction record is $1,850, set in 2017.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.