Robert Rucker (1932–2001)
Robert Rucker is an American artist with 67 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $1,422. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Robert Rucker sold in 2025 for $2,200, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Robert Rucker on OpeningBid →What is a Robert Rucker work worth?
Across 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Rucker work is $1,422.
The median Robert Rucker painting sells for $2,327 across 28 lots.
The median Robert Rucker work on paper sells for $523 across 20 lots.
The median Robert Rucker print sells for $499 across 2 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 | 2 | $499 | $518 | — | 2006-07-22 |
| Paintings | 35 | $2,327† | $6,612 | 80% | 2025-08-07 |
| Works on Paper | 29 | $523† | $3,055 | 69% | 2025-08-07 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $6,125† | $6,612 | — | 2024-10-20 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Robert Rucker's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $499. Paintings (35 lots) median $2,327, record $6,612. A typical Robert Rucker painting sells for around 4.7× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $6,125.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $1,655–$2,706 | $1,806 | $2,990 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 19 | $1,636–$4,140† | $2,390† | $6,612 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $359–$1,156† | $518† | $3,055 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2004 | $6,612 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $6,125 |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $3,055 |
| Works on Paper | 2002 | $1,610 |
| Prints & Editions | 2003 | $518 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $480 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Robert Rucker worth?
Across 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Rucker work is $1,422. The median Robert Rucker painting sells for $2,327 across 28 lots. The median Robert Rucker work on paper sells for $523 across 20 lots. The median Robert Rucker print sells for $499 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Robert Rucker painting?
Based on 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert Rucker painting is $2,327. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Robert Rucker's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert Rucker painting is $6,612.
What is the average price of a Robert Rucker work on paper?
Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert Rucker work on paper is $523. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Robert Rucker's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert Rucker work on paper is $3,055.
What is the average price of a medium Robert Rucker painting?
Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Robert Rucker painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,390, 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 Rucker work on paper?
Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Robert Rucker work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $518, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Robert Rucker's auction record?
Robert Rucker's auction record is $6,612, set in 2004.
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