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# Robert Malcolm Rucker (1932–2001)

## What is Robert Malcolm Rucker’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 77 auction results for Robert Malcolm Rucker at 2 houses since 2015. Over the last 24 months the median price was $634 including buyer’s premium (middle half $344–$1,063, n=14). The auction record is $3,750 for Misty Morning Crabbing (2025, Neal Auction Company). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Misty Morning Crabbing, 1932 | Oil on canvas | $3,750 | Neal Auction Company | Nov 2025 |
| 2 | Audubon Park, 1932 | Watercolor on paper | $3,660 | Neal Auction Company | Nov 2022 |
| 3 | Cow Grazing under the Live Oak Tree, Farm on the Bayou, 1932 | Oil on canvas | $3,660 | Neal Auction Company | Feb 2017 |
| 4 | French Quarter Antique Store, 1932 | Oil on canvas | $3,660 | Neal Auction Company | Feb 2016 |
| 5 | Spring Time, 1932 | Oil on canvas | $3,500 | Neal Auction Company | Nov 2017 |
| 6 | Old House Facing French Market, New Orleans, 1932 | Watercolor on paper | $3,172 | Neal Auction Company | Nov 2022 |
| 7 | Foo Dog, 1932 | Acrylic and watercolor on paper | $2,816 | Neal Auction Company | Nov 2022 |
| 8 | Steamboat Choctaw, 1932 | Oil on canvas | $2,684 | Neal Auction Company | Apr 2017 |
| 9 | Delivery Truck in front of Cusemano's Bar (Prytania Street), New Orleans, 1932 | Oil on canvas | $2,440 | Neal Auction Company | May 2016 |
| 10 | Steamboat Tennessee Belle on the Mississippi River, 1932 | Oil on canvas | $2,440 | Neal Auction Company | May 2016 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 46 | $1,280 |
| Works on paper | 25 | $625 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 39 | $1,586 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 35 | $610 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 77 results from 2 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Robert Malcolm Rucker is an American/Louisiana artist with 92 auction lots recorded since 2015, median price $896. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Robert Malcolm Rucker sold in 2025 for $3,750, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Robert Malcolm Rucker work worth?

Across 73 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Malcolm Rucker work is $896.

The median Robert Malcolm Rucker painting sells for $1,220 across 43 lots.

The median Robert Malcolm Rucker work on paper sells for $625 across 25 lots.

The median Robert Malcolm Rucker print sells for $192 across 4 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Robert Malcolm Rucker paintings typically sell for $948–$2,135 (the middle half of 31 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Robert Malcolm Rucker work on papers typically sell for $366–$787 (the middle half of 22 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 4 | $192† | $600† | — | 2024-10-20 |
| Paintings | 55 | $1,220† | $3,750 | 78.2% | 2025-11-21 |
| Works on Paper | 31 | $625 | $3,660 | 80.6% | 2026-06-05 |
| Photography | 2 | $38 | $38 | 50% | 2023-03-22 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $3,660 | $3,750 | — | 2025-11-21 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Robert Malcolm Rucker's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $192. Paintings (55 lots) median $1,220, record $3,750. A typical Robert Malcolm Rucker painting sells for around 6.4× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $3,660.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $581–$1,128 | $732 | $2,340 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 31 | $948–$2,135† | $1,464† | $3,750 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 22 | $366–$787 | $550 | $1,220 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $3,750 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $3,660 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $3,660 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $3,172 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $600† |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $224 |
| Photography | 2023 | $38 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Malcolm Rucker worth?

Across 73 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Malcolm Rucker work is $896. The median Robert Malcolm Rucker painting sells for $1,220 across 43 lots. The median Robert Malcolm Rucker work on paper sells for $625 across 25 lots. The median Robert Malcolm Rucker print sells for $192 across 4 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Robert Malcolm Rucker paintings typically sell for $948–$2,135 (the middle half of 31 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Robert Malcolm Rucker work on papers typically sell for $366–$787 (the middle half of 22 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Robert Malcolm Rucker painting?

Based on 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert Malcolm Rucker painting is $1,220. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Robert Malcolm Rucker's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert Malcolm Rucker painting is $3,750.

### What is the average price of a Robert Malcolm Rucker work on paper?

Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert Malcolm Rucker work on paper is $625.

### What is Robert Malcolm Rucker's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert Malcolm Rucker work on paper is $3,660.

### What is the average price of a medium Robert Malcolm Rucker painting?

Based on 31 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Robert Malcolm Rucker painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,464, 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 Malcolm Rucker work on paper?

Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Robert Malcolm Rucker work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $550, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Robert Malcolm Rucker's auction record?

Robert Malcolm Rucker's auction record is $3,750, set in 2025.

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