Sidney Richard Percy (1821–1886)
What is Sidney Richard Percy’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 98 auction results for Sidney Richard Percy at 20 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,612 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,327–$5,369, n=6). The auction record is $210,477 for A Mountainous Landscape with Goats (2022, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A Mountainous Landscape with Goats, 1852 | Oil on canvas | $210,477 | Sotheby's | Jul 2022 |
| 2 | Pastures New, 1881 | Oil on canvas | $210,477 | Sotheby's | Jul 2022 |
| 3 | Cader Idris, North Wales, 1821 | Oil paint | $111,673 | Christie's | Jul 2013 |
| 4 | The Majesty of Earth and Sky, 1872 | Oil on canvas | $95,943 | Christie's | Dec 2010 |
| 5 | The Lake District, 1821 | Oil paint | $93,112 | Christie's | May 2012 |
| 6 | In the Valley of the Glaslyn, Wales, 1821 | Painting | $92,070 | Bonhams | Oct 2009 |
| 7 | Llyn-y-Ddinas, North Wales, 1821 | Pencil | $76,610 | Bonhams | Jul 2012 |
| 8 | A view of Blea Tarn, Westmorland, 1821 | Oil paint | $62,462 | Christie's | Jun 2015 |
| 9 | Snowdon, 1821 | Oil paint | $55,161 | Christie's | Jun 2014 |
| 10 | Fording the River Mawddach, Cader Idris, North Wales, 1883 | Oil on canvas | $52,710 | Christie's | Dec 2010 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 75 | $14,621 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $32,063 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 44 | $19,428 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $6,116 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 98 results from 20 houses · How we compute these figures
Sidney Richard Percy is a British (modern) artist with 135 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $9,795. 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 Sidney Richard Percy is recorded as sold in 2025 for $10,275; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 92 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sidney Richard Percy work is $9,795.
The median Sidney Richard Percy painting sells for $9,991 across 84 lots.
The median Sidney Richard Percy work on paper sells for $39,708 across 2 lots.
The median Sidney Richard Percy print sells for $2,417 across 1 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Sidney Richard Percy paintings typically sell for $5,991–$30,534 (the middle half of 48 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Sidney Richard Percy paintings typically sell for $1,209–$8,454 (the middle half of 24 sold 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 | 2 | $2,417‡ | $2,417‡ | 50% | 2026-05-27 |
| Paintings | 107 | $9,991†‡ | $210,477 | 78.5% | 2026-09-16 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $39,708 | $76,610 | — | 2015-03-12 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $111,673 | $210,477 | — | 2022-07-13 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Sidney Richard Percy's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $2,417 with 50% sell-through. Paintings (107 lots) median $9,991, record $210,477. A typical Sidney Richard Percy painting sells for around 4.1× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $111,673.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 24 | $1,209–$8,454†‡ | $4,962†‡ | $33,396 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 48 | $5,991–$30,534‡ | $14,717‡ | $210,477 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $8,038–$45,411†‡ | $23,800†‡ | $55,161 |
† 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 | 2022 | $210,477 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $210,477 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $76,610 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $2,806 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $2,417‡ |
‡ 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 Sidney Richard Percy worth?
Across 92 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sidney Richard Percy work is $9,795. The median Sidney Richard Percy painting sells for $9,991 across 84 lots. The median Sidney Richard Percy work on paper sells for $39,708 across 2 lots. The median Sidney Richard Percy print sells for $2,417 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Sidney Richard Percy paintings typically sell for $5,991–$30,534 (the middle half of 48 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Sidney Richard Percy paintings typically sell for $1,209–$8,454 (the middle half of 24 sold 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 Sidney Richard Percy painting?
Based on 84 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Sidney Richard Percy painting is $9,991. 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 Sidney Richard Percy's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Sidney Richard Percy painting is $210,477.
What is the average price of a medium Sidney Richard Percy painting?
Based on 48 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Sidney Richard Percy painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $14,717, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a small Sidney Richard Percy painting?
Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Sidney Richard Percy painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,962, 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 Sidney Richard Percy's auction record?
Sidney Richard Percy's auction record is $210,477, set in 2022.
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