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# Theodore Richardson

Theodore Richardson is an artist with 13 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $6,435.

A work by Theodore Richardson sold in 2024 for $7,260, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Theodore Richardson work worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Theodore Richardson work is $6,435.

The median Theodore Richardson work on paper sells for $5,000 across 7 lots.

The median Theodore Richardson painting sells for $10,080 across 1 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1 | $10,080 | $10,080 | — | 2005-07-30 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $5,000 | $14,560 | — | 2025-07-26 |

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $3,820–$10,910 | $5,000 | $14,560 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $14,560 |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $14,560 |
| Paintings | 2005 | $10,080 |

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 Theodore Richardson worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Theodore Richardson work is $6,435. The median Theodore Richardson work on paper sells for $5,000 across 7 lots. The median Theodore Richardson painting sells for $10,080 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Theodore Richardson's auction record?

Theodore Richardson's auction record is $17,920, set in 2007.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Theodore Richardson auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/theodore-richardson (updated 2026-11-01).

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.