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# 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.

## What is a Robert M Rucker work 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.

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

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Robert M Rucker auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/robert-m-rucker (updated 2026-11-02).

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.