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Standish Backus Jr (1910–1989)

Standish Backus Jr is an American artist with 10 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $2,160.

A work by Standish Backus Jr sold in 2016 for $2,160, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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What is a Standish Backus Jr work worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Standish Backus Jr work is $2,160.

The median Standish Backus Jr work on paper sells for $2,160 across 7 lots.

Price breakdown by category

CategoryLots trackedMedian priceRecord priceSell-throughLast sale
Works on Paper9$2,160$6,90077.8%2023-10-04

Price by size

Works on Paper

SizeSold lotsTypical range (p25–p75)MedianRecord
medium (50–120 cm)7$750–$4,600$2,160$6,900

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

Notable results

MediumYearPrice
Works on Paper2008$6,900
Works on Paper2008$5,750

The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.

Frequently asked questions

What is a Standish Backus Jr worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Standish Backus Jr work is $2,160. The median Standish Backus Jr work on paper sells for $2,160 across 7 lots.

What is Standish Backus Jr's auction record?

Standish Backus Jr's auction record is $6,900, set in 2008.

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