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# Richard Sheehan (1953–2006)

Richard Sheehan is an American artist with 19 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $1,530. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Richard Sheehan sold in 2025 for $3,437, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Richard Sheehan work worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Sheehan work is $1,530.

The median Richard Sheehan painting sells for $1,530 across 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 19 | $1,530‡ | $3,750 | 73.7% | 2026-03-12 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $917–$956 | $948 | $1,084 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $1,185–$2,015‡ | $1,900‡ | $3,437 |

‡ 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 | 2020 | $3,750 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $3,437 |

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 Sheehan worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Sheehan work is $1,530. The median Richard Sheehan painting sells for $1,530 across 14 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Richard Sheehan painting?

Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Richard Sheehan painting is $1,530. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Richard Sheehan's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Richard Sheehan painting is $3,750.

### What is Richard Sheehan's auction record?

Richard Sheehan's auction record is $3,750, set in 2020.

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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.