Richard Whatley West (1848–1905)
Richard Whatley West is an Irish artist with 14 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $1,123. 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 Whatley West sold in 2025 for $12,336, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Richard Whatley West on OpeningBid →What is a Richard Whatley West work worth?
Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Whatley West work is $1,123.
The median Richard Whatley West painting sells for $1,003 across 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 13 | $1,003†‡ | $12,336 | 69.2% | 2025-03-26 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 9 | $449–$2,986†‡ | $1,003†‡ | $12,336 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $12,336 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $3,718 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Richard Whatley West worth?
Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Whatley West work is $1,123. The median Richard Whatley West painting sells for $1,003 across 9 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 Whatley West painting?
Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Richard Whatley West painting is $1,003. 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 Whatley West's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Richard Whatley West painting is $12,336.
What is Richard Whatley West's auction record?
Richard Whatley West's auction record is $12,336, set in 2025.
See the full Richard Whatley West record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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