Buckminster Fuller (1895–1983)
Buckminster Fuller is an American artist with 18 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $2,375. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Buckminster Fuller sold in 2020 for $3,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Buckminster Fuller work is $2,375.
The median Buckminster Fuller print sells for $5,250 across 6 lots.
The median Buckminster Fuller work on paper sells for $2,375 across 4 lots.
The median Buckminster Fuller sculpture sells for $2,273 across 2 lots.
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 8 | $5,250‡ | $94,589 | 75% | 2025-10-02 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $2,375 | $10,047 | — | 2017-11-16 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 4 | $2,273‡ | $3,500 | 50% | 2024-10-10 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $94,589 |
| Prints & Editions | 1999 | $11,170 |
| Works on Paper | 2002 | $10,047 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $3,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $2,750 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $1,047‡ |
‡ 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 Buckminster Fuller worth?
Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Buckminster Fuller work is $2,375. The median Buckminster Fuller print sells for $5,250 across 6 lots. The median Buckminster Fuller work on paper sells for $2,375 across 4 lots. The median Buckminster Fuller sculpture sells for $2,273 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Buckminster Fuller's auction record?
Buckminster Fuller's auction record is $94,589, set in 2014.
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