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# Richmond Irwin Kelsey (1905–1987)

Richmond Irwin Kelsey is an American artist with 7 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $646.

A work by Richmond Irwin Kelsey sold in 2019 for $5,355, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Richmond Irwin Kelsey work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Richmond Irwin Kelsey work worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richmond Irwin Kelsey work is $646.

The median Richmond Irwin Kelsey painting sells for $306 across 4 lots.

The median Richmond Irwin Kelsey print sells for $646 across 1 lots.

The median Richmond Irwin Kelsey work on paper sells for $5,355 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $646 | $646 | — | 2004-09-10 |
| Paintings | 5 | $306 | $4,600 | 80% | 2026-10-17 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $5,355 | $5,355 | — | 2019-07-27 |

Richmond Irwin Kelsey's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $646. Paintings (5 lots) median $306, record $4,600.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $5,355 |
| Paintings | 2007 | $4,600 |
| Prints & Editions | 2004 | $646 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $363 |

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 Richmond Irwin Kelsey worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richmond Irwin Kelsey work is $646. The median Richmond Irwin Kelsey painting sells for $306 across 4 lots. The median Richmond Irwin Kelsey print sells for $646 across 1 lots. The median Richmond Irwin Kelsey work on paper sells for $5,355 across 1 lots.

### What is Richmond Irwin Kelsey's auction record?

Richmond Irwin Kelsey's auction record is $5,355, set in 2019.

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

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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.