Richard Whitford (1821–1890)
Richard Whitford is a British artist with 3 auction lots recorded since 2019, median price $11,329. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Richard Whitford sold in 2026 for $11,329, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Richard Whitford on OpeningBid →What is a Richard Whitford work worth?
Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Whitford work is $11,329.
The median Richard Whitford painting sells for $8,705 across 7 lots.
The median Richard Whitford print sells for $1,823 across 1 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 | 1 | $1,823‡ | $1,823‡ | — | 2019-05-15 |
| Paintings | 7 | $8,705† | $38,895† | — | 2026-05-19 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Richard Whitford's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $1,823. Paintings (7 lots) median $8,705, record $38,895. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $38,895 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Richard Whitford painting sells for around 4.8× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $3,330–$10,673† | $6,356† | $11,329 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $38,895† |
| Paintings | 2026 | $11,329 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $1,823‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 Whitford worth?
Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Whitford work is $11,329. The median Richard Whitford painting sells for $8,705 across 7 lots. The median Richard Whitford print sells for $1,823 across 1 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 Richard Whitford's auction record?
Richard Whitford's auction record is $11,329, set in 2026.
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