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# Richard (b. 1944)

Richard is an Irish artist with 17 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $306. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Richard sold in 2021 for a hammer price of $443 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Richard work worth?

Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard work is $306.

The median Richard work on paper sells for $301 across 8 lots.

The median Richard painting sells for $296 across 1 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1 | $296 | $296 | — | 2025-12-18 |
| Works on Paper | 11 | $301 | $380 | 72.7% | 2020-10-06 |

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $272–$339 | $285 | $380 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $380 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $353 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $296 |

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 worth?

Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard work is $306. The median Richard work on paper sells for $301 across 8 lots. The median Richard painting sells for $296 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Richard work on paper?

Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Richard work on paper is $301.

### What is Richard's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Richard work on paper is $380.

### What is Richard's auction record?

Richard's auction record is $443, set in 2021. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $443 (buyer's premium not included).

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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 auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/richard-ward-2 (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.