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# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Richard Buckner auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/richard-buckner (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.