William Richards (1917–2004)
William Richards is an American artist with 13 auction lots recorded since 2013, median price $350. 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 Richards sold in 2022 for $750, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View William Richards on OpeningBid →What is a William Richards work worth?
Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Richards work is $350.
The median William Richards painting sells for $350 across 5 lots.
The median William Richards work on paper sells for $78 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 10 | $350†‡ | $1,514† | 50% | 2022-06-07 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $78† | $78† | — | 2012-06-13 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2013 | $1,514† |
| Paintings | 2022 | $750 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $78† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a William Richards worth?
Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Richards work is $350. The median William Richards painting sells for $350 across 5 lots. The median William Richards work on paper sells for $78 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 William Richards's auction record?
William Richards's auction record is $750, set in 2022.
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