Robert M Rucker (b. 1932)
Robert M Rucker is an American/Louisiana artist with 52 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $2,133. 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 Robert M Rucker sold in 2014 for $2,390, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert M Rucker work is $2,133.
The median Robert M Rucker painting sells for $4,226 across 22 lots.
The median Robert M Rucker work on paper sells for $764 across 16 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 | 29 | $4,226† | $15,862 | 75.9% | 2014-09-14 |
| Works on Paper | 20 | $764‡ | $2,115 | 80% | 2024-05-24 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $9,760 | $15,862 | — | 2011-11-19 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $1,225–$3,005 | $2,091 | $4,270 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $3,726–$6,190† | $4,884† | $15,862 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $714–$1,028‡ | $764‡ | $2,115 |
‡ 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 | 2006 | $15,862 |
| Paintings | 2011 | $9,760 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $2,115 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $1,880 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Robert M Rucker worth?
Across 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert M Rucker work is $2,133. The median Robert M Rucker painting sells for $4,226 across 22 lots. The median Robert M Rucker work on paper sells for $764 across 16 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 Robert M Rucker painting?
Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert M Rucker painting is $4,226. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Robert M Rucker's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert M Rucker painting is $15,862.
What is the average price of a Robert M Rucker work on paper?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert M Rucker work on paper is $764. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Robert M Rucker's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert M Rucker work on paper is $2,115.
What is the average price of a medium Robert M Rucker painting?
Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Robert M Rucker painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,884, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a small Robert M Rucker work on paper?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Robert M Rucker work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $764, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Robert M Rucker's auction record?
Robert M Rucker's auction record is $15,862, set in 2006.
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