Richard Buckner (1812–1883)
Richard Buckner is a British (modern) artist with 27 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $3,626. 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 Richard Buckner sold in 2026 for $20,440, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Richard Buckner on OpeningBid →What is a Richard Buckner work worth?
Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Buckner work is $3,626.
The median Richard Buckner painting sells for $8,255 across 13 lots.
The median Richard Buckner work on paper sells for $675 across 4 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 | 22 | $8,255†‡ | $20,440 | 59.1% | 2026-04-28 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $675† | $1,300† | — | 2025-07-04 |
† 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 | $2,472–$8,255†‡ | $3,024†‡ | $15,093 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $8,467–$18,273‡ | $11,503‡ | $20,440 |
† 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 | 2026 | $20,440 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $20,242 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $1,300† |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $750† |
† 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 Richard Buckner worth?
Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Buckner work is $3,626. The median Richard Buckner painting sells for $8,255 across 13 lots. The median Richard Buckner work on paper sells for $675 across 4 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 Richard Buckner painting?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Richard Buckner painting is $8,255. 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 Richard Buckner's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Richard Buckner painting is $20,440.
What is Richard Buckner's auction record?
Richard Buckner's auction record is $20,440, set in 2026.
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