Richard Slee (b. 1946)
What is Richard Slee’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 31 auction results for Richard Slee at 8 houses since 2001. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,575 including buyer’s premium (middle half $942–$1,953, n=6). The auction record is $28,940 for Lidded Jar (2021, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lidded Jar, circa 1984 | Architectural terracotta | $28,940 | Phillips | Nov 2021 |
| 2 | Boy in Field, 1997 | Hand-built glazed earthenware, found object | $8,125 | Phillips | Jun 2019 |
| 3 | Carpet Duck, 2003 | Hand-built glazed earthenware | $6,875 | Phillips | Jun 2019 |
| 4 | Vessel, circa 1982 | Incised signature, earthenware | $3,454 | Lyon & Turnbull | Apr 2022 |
| 5 | Racquets, 2010 | Metal wire, ceramic and aluminium pole | $3,273 | Sotheby's | Sep 2021 |
| 6 | c.1984, a lidded earthenware jar, of bulbous form with a moulded surface, the swirled rim surmounted by a pagoda-shaped, 1946 | Earthenware jar | $2,829 | Sworders | Jul 2024 |
| 7 | ▲ Richard Slee (b.1946),, 1984 | Earthenware | $2,829 | Sworders | Jul 2024 |
| 8 | an earthenware vase, c.1989, modelled as a tulip, glazed in yellows and blues, signed to the base, 1946 | Earthenware vase | $2,662 | Sworders | Jul 2024 |
| 9 | c.1985, an abstract earthenware vase, the round body decorated in purple and blue glaze, set with purple cabochons, 1946 | Earthenware vase | $2,662 | Sworders | Jul 2024 |
| 10 | c.1986, a pair of earthenware vases, each of asymmetrical double gourd form, with faceted sides, decorated in a bright, 1946 | Earthenware vases | $2,662 | Sworders | Jul 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 21 | $2,573 |
| Sculpture | 8 | $2,326 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 7 | $2,662 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $2,038 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 31 results from 8 houses · How we compute these figures
Richard Slee is a British (modern) artist with 32 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $2,152. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Richard Slee sold in 2026 for $2,573, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Richard Slee on OpeningBid →What is a Richard Slee work worth?
Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Slee work is $2,152.
The median Richard Slee print sells for $1,547 across 1 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 | 1 | $1,547‡ | $1,547‡ | — | 2001-06-24 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2001 | $1,547‡ |
‡ 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 Slee worth?
Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Slee work is $2,152. The median Richard Slee print sells for $1,547 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Richard Slee's auction record?
Richard Slee's auction record is $28,940, set in 2021.
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