Robert Richard Scanlan (1801–1876)
Robert Richard Scanlan is an Irish artist with 28 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $827. 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 Richard Scanlan sold in 2024 for $2,605, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Robert Richard Scanlan on OpeningBid →What is a Robert Richard Scanlan work worth?
Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Richard Scanlan work is $827.
The median Robert Richard Scanlan work on paper sells for $502 across 10 lots.
The median Robert Richard Scanlan painting sells for $3,250 across 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 4 | $3,250‡ | $3,504‡ | 75% | 2009-12-08 |
| Works on Paper | 16 | $502†‡ | $140,624 | 62.5% | 2026-02-03 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $344–$2,176†‡ | $502†‡ | $140,624 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2001 | $140,624 |
| Paintings | 2009 | $3,504‡ |
| Paintings | 1997 | $3,250 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $3,078† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Robert Richard Scanlan worth?
Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Richard Scanlan work is $827. The median Robert Richard Scanlan work on paper sells for $502 across 10 lots. The median Robert Richard Scanlan painting sells for $3,250 across 3 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 Richard Scanlan work on paper?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert Richard Scanlan work on paper is $502. 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 Robert Richard Scanlan's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert Richard Scanlan work on paper is $140,624.
What is the average price of a small Robert Richard Scanlan work on paper?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Robert Richard Scanlan work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $502, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Robert Richard Scanlan's auction record?
Robert Richard Scanlan's auction record is $140,624, set in 2001.
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