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# William Blake Richmond (1842–1921)

William Blake Richmond is a British (modern) artist with 45 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $1,412. 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 William Blake Richmond sold in 2026 for $2,859, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William Blake Richmond work worth?

Across 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Blake Richmond work is $1,412.

The median William Blake Richmond work on paper sells for $960 across 27 lots.

The median William Blake Richmond painting sells for $5,663 across 10 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) William Blake Richmond work on papers typically sell for $417–$2,820 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 11 | $5,663† | $22,526 | 90.9% | 2024-02-27 |
| Works on Paper | 31 | $960†‡ | $28,217 | 87.1% | 2026-07-01 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $28,217 | $29,508 | — | 2025-03-05 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $6,335–$22,165 | $11,970 | $22,526 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 24 | $417–$2,820†‡ | $754†‡ | $12,688 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $28,217 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $22,526 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $22,165 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $12,688 |

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 William Blake Richmond worth?

Across 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Blake Richmond work is $1,412. The median William Blake Richmond work on paper sells for $960 across 27 lots. The median William Blake Richmond painting sells for $5,663 across 10 lots. Small (under 50 cm) William Blake Richmond work on papers typically sell for $417–$2,820 (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 William Blake Richmond work on paper?

Based on 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Blake Richmond work on paper is $960. 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 William Blake Richmond's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a William Blake Richmond work on paper is $28,217.

### What is the average price of a William Blake Richmond painting?

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Blake Richmond painting is $5,663. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is William Blake Richmond's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a William Blake Richmond painting is $22,526.

### What is the average price of a small William Blake Richmond work on paper?

Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a small William Blake Richmond work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $754, 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 William Blake Richmond's auction record?

William Blake Richmond's auction record is $28,217, set in 2005.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “William Blake Richmond auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-blake-richmond (updated 2026-11-03).

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.