Richard William Dempsey (1909–1987)
Richard William Dempsey is an American artist with 6 auction lots recorded since 2013, median price $4,277. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Richard William Dempsey sold in 2026 for $13,970, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Richard William Dempsey on OpeningBid →What is a Richard William Dempsey work worth?
Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard William Dempsey work is $4,277.
The median Richard William Dempsey painting sells for $6,250 across 3 lots.
The median Richard William Dempsey work on paper sells for $2,304 across 1 lots.
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 4 | $6,250† | $13,970 | 75% | 2026-04-02 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $2,304 | $2,304 | 50% | 2021-12-09 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $13,970 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $6,250 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $2,304 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Richard William Dempsey worth?
Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard William Dempsey work is $4,277. The median Richard William Dempsey painting sells for $6,250 across 3 lots. The median Richard William Dempsey work on paper sells for $2,304 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Richard William Dempsey's auction record?
Richard William Dempsey's auction record is $13,970, set in 2026.
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