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# Richard Wilson (1752–1807)

## What is Richard Wilson’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 48 auction results for Richard Wilson at 21 houses since 1994. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,250 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,154–$3,148, n=6). The auction record is $111,858 for Phaeton's petition to Apollo (2026, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phaeton's petition to Apollo, 1713 | Oil on canvas | $111,858 | Christie's | Apr 2026 |
| 2 | An Italian river scene, with the Temple of Clitumnus and ruins, two figures and cows | Oil paint | $52,920 | Sotheby's | Oct 2021 |
| 3 | The Destruction of Niobe's Children | Oil paint | $50,400 | Sotheby's | Oct 2021 |
| 4 | Lake Avernus with the Temple of Apollo in the distance, 1713 | Painting | $34,561 | Bonhams | Jul 2011 |
| 5 | River View ('On the Arno'), 1714 | Painting | $25,674 | Bonhams | Dec 2007 |
| 6 | A classical wooded landscape with ruins, a traveller on a path and figures resting by a river, 1713 | Painting | $22,042 | Bonhams | Jul 2020 |
| 7 | CAPRICCIO LANDSCAPE WITH LAKE, CASTLE AND HILLS, circa 1752 | Oil on canvas | $20,000 | Sotheby's | Jun 2020 |
| 8 | A stormy landscape with figures by ruins, 1714 | Painting | $12,764 | Christie's | Dec 2018 |
| 9 | Falls of Tivoli, 1713 | Oil on canvas | $7,475 | Neal Auction Company | Dec 2003 |
| 10 | THE TOMB OF THE HORATII AND CURIATII | Oil on canvas | $7,356 | Sworders | Sep 2011 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 18 | $7,415 |
| Works on paper | 5 | $1,201 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 9 | $20,000 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $1,139 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 48 results from 21 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Richard Wilson is a British (modern) artist with 66 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $2,728. 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 Wilson sold in 2026 for $3,764, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Richard Wilson work worth?

Across 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Wilson work is $2,728.

The median Richard Wilson painting sells for $3,966 across 36 lots.

The median Richard Wilson work on paper sells for $829 across 8 lots.

The median Richard Wilson photograph sells for $516 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 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 49 | $3,966†‡ | $111,858 | 73.5% | 2026-06-24 |
| Works on Paper | 11 | $829‡ | $6,500 | 72.7% | 2026-05-03 |
| Photography | 1 | $516 | $516 | — | 2024-09-11 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $52,920 | $111,858 | — | 2026-04-15 |

† 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) | 11 | $474–$3,865†‡ | $634†‡ | $34,408‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 18 | $2,107–$24,256†‡ | $6,209†‡ | $52,920 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $2,967–$18,400†‡ | $6,567†‡ | $111,858 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $289–$1,250‡ | $457‡ | $6,500 |

‡ 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 | 2026 | $111,858 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $52,920 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $6,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $1,853‡ |
| Photography | 2024 | $516 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Wilson worth?

Across 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Wilson work is $2,728. The median Richard Wilson painting sells for $3,966 across 36 lots. The median Richard Wilson work on paper sells for $829 across 8 lots. The median Richard Wilson photograph sells for $516 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 the average price of a Richard Wilson painting?

Based on 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Richard Wilson painting is $3,966. 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 Wilson's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Richard Wilson painting is $111,858.

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

Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Richard Wilson work on paper is $829. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Richard Wilson work on paper is $6,500.

### What is the average price of a medium Richard Wilson painting?

Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Richard Wilson painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $6,209, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 small Richard Wilson painting?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Richard Wilson painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $634, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Wilson's auction record?

Richard Wilson's auction record is $111,858, set in 2026.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Richard Wilson auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/richard-wilson-3 (updated 2026-11-02).

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.