> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/richard-sorrell · updated 2026-11-01

# Richard Sorrell (b. 1948)

Richard Sorrell is a British artist with 9 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $341. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Richard Sorrell sold in 2020 for $588, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Richard Sorrell work worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Sorrell work is $341.

The median Richard Sorrell painting sells for $352 across 6 lots.

The median Richard Sorrell work on paper sells for $341 across 3 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 | 6 | $352 | $602 | — | 2024-11-27 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $341‡ | $619 | — | 2020-08-11 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $252–$588 | $333 | $602 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $619 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $602 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $588 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $341 |

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 Sorrell worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Sorrell work is $341. The median Richard Sorrell painting sells for $352 across 6 lots. The median Richard Sorrell work on paper sells for $341 across 3 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Richard Sorrell's auction record is $619, 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.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Richard Sorrell auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/richard-sorrell (updated 2026-11-01).

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.