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# Richard W. Rourke (1929–1993)

Richard W. Rourke is an American artist with 10 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $312. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Richard W. Rourke is recorded as sold in 2007 for $325; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Richard W. Rourke work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard W. Rourke work is $312.

The median Richard W. Rourke painting sells for $275 across 2 lots.

The median Richard W. Rourke work on paper sells for $262 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 8 | $275‡ | $325‡ | 25% | 2007-08-08 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $262‡ | $300 | — | 2007-08-08 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2007 | $325‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $300 |
| Paintings | 2004 | $225 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $225‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 W. Rourke worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard W. Rourke work is $312. The median Richard W. Rourke painting sells for $275 across 2 lots. The median Richard W. Rourke work on paper sells for $262 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Richard W. Rourke's auction record?

Richard W. Rourke's auction record is $750, set in 2006.

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

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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.