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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.

## 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

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 9 | $2,160 | $6,900 | 77.8% | 2023-10-04 |

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $6,900 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $5,750 |

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 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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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 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.