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# 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.

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

## 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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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.