Richard Spare (b. 1951)
Richard Spare is a British artist with 15 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $273. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Richard Spare is recorded as sold in 2020 for $347; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Richard Spare on OpeningBid →What is a Richard Spare work worth?
Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Spare work is $273.
The median Richard Spare print sells for $221 across 11 lots.
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 13 | $221†‡ | $671 | 84.6% | 2024-07-14 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $115–$253†‡ | $164†‡ | $347‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $671 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $626 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Richard Spare worth?
Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Spare work is $273. The median Richard Spare print sells for $221 across 11 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Richard Spare print?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Richard Spare print is $221. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Richard Spare's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Richard Spare print is $671.
What is Richard Spare's auction record?
Richard Spare's auction record is $671, set in 2006.
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