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Buckminster Fuller

American · 1895–1983 · Printmaker

American architect, systems theorist, author, designer, inventor and futurist (1895–1983)

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37lots offered2003–2026years recorded89%sold (32)$4kSign up free to seemedian price

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  1. Buckminster Fuller, Unique ‘Dymaxion Airocean World Map’, for the Third National Bank, Dayton, 1979, Acrylic and screen print on linenUnique ‘Dymaxion Airocean World Map’, for the Third National Bank, DaytonPhillips · £56,250≈ $94,590≈ €68,415Sign up to see
  2. Buckminster Fuller, Single-cell Jitterbug, 1976, aluminumSingle-cell JitterbugWright · $15,360≈ £11,385≈ €13,317Sign up to see
  3. Buckminster Fuller, Complex of Jitterbugs, 1976, polished aluminum, etched copper, steelComplex of JitterbugsWright · $13,200≈ £7,545≈ €10,924Sign up to see

Buckminster Fuller’s highest prices recorded at auction, ranked in US dollars at each sale-date exchange rate and shown in the currency of the sale (with the buyer’s premium where the house publishes it).

ArtSell has recorded 36 auction results for Buckminster Fuller between 2003 and 2026, of which 32 sold (89%). A further 1 lot was offered at auction without a published result. Recorded sale prices range from $640Sign up free to see to $94.6kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $94.6kSign up free to see for Unique ‘Dymaxion Airocean World Map’, for the Third National Bank, Dayton at Phillips in April 2014. The most common medium is screenprints (12 lots). Most results come from Wright (20), Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (6) and Phillips (6).

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  1. Buckminster Fuller, Single-cell Jitterbug, 1976, aluminum
    Single-cell Jitterbug, 1976
    aluminum
    9 h x 9 w x 10 d in (23 x 23 x 25 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 104
    $15,360≈ £11,385≈ €13,317Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Wright ↗
  2. Buckminster Fuller, Dymaxion Sportster side view, 1934, pencil and colored pencil on tracing paper
    Dymaxion Sportster side view, 1934
    Drawing · Paper
    11¾ h x 29¼ w in (30 x 74 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 208
    $3,990≈ £2,962≈ €3,416Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Wright ↗
  3. Buckminster Fuller, Save Our Planet, Save Our Cities, 1971, Offset lithographic poster in black on wove paper, co-published by H.K.L. Ltd., New York and Boston, and Olivetti Corporation
    Save Our Planet, Save Our Cities, 1971
    Lithograph · Paper
    sheet 25 x 27 1/4in (63.5 x 69.2cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 60
    $640≈ £477≈ €547Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–700View at Bonhams ↗
  4. Buckminster Fuller, Prototype Yin Yang Tensegrity Geodesic Dome sculpture, 1979-80, painted wood dowels, plastic-coated wire, seashell, bone
    Prototype Yin Yang Tensegrity Geodesic Dome sculpture, 1979-80
    painted wood dowels, plastic-coated wire, seashell, bone · Panel
    10¼ h x 13 dia in (26 x 33 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 203
    $8,255≈ £6,197≈ €7,094Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–View at Wright ↗
  5. Buckminster Fuller, Dymaxion World Map, 1979, Offset lithograph in colors on wove paper
    Dymaxion World Map, 1979
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 213/400
    16 1/8 x 33in (40.9 x 83.8cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 233
    $1,024≈ £757≈ €875Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–900View at Bonhams ↗
  6. Buckminster Fuller, Three works from the Inventions: Twelve Around One portfolio, screenprint on polyester film
    Three works from the Inventions: Twelve Around One portfolio
    Screenprint
    29⅝ h x 39½ w in (75 x 100 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 295
    $1,980≈ £1,475≈ €1,701Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Wright ↗
  7. Buckminster Fuller, Four works from Inventions: Twelve Around One, screenprint on Lenox paper with screenprint on polyester film overlay
    Four works from Inventions: Twelve Around One
    Screenprint · Paper
    30 h x 40 w in (76 x 102 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 252
    $990≈ £727≈ €853Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Wright ↗
  8. Buckminster Fuller, Dymaxion Air-Ocean World Map, 1980, screenprint in colors
    Dymaxion Air-Ocean World Map, 1980
    Screenprint
    50⅛ h x 71⅞ w in (127 x 183 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 254
    $2,376≈ £1,746≈ €2,047Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Wright ↗
  9. Buckminster Fuller, 30 Strut, 3 Frequency (3v) Geodesic Tensegrity Sculpture Dome, 1980, wood dowels with C 60 Carbon finish, plastic coated wire
    30 Strut, 3 Frequency (3v) Geodesic Tensegrity Sculpture Dome, 1980
    wood dowels with C 60 Carbon finish, plastic coated wire · Panel
    10 h x 10 dia in (25 x 25 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 210
    $7,260≈ £5,609≈ €6,732Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  10. Buckminster Fuller, Single-cell Jitterbug, 1976, plastic, aluminum
    Single-cell Jitterbug, 1976
    plastic, aluminum
    9¾ h x 13 w x 13 d in (25 x 33 x 33 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 241
    $5,016≈ £3,875≈ €4,651Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
Also offered, result not published (1)

Lots by Buckminster Fuller that were offered at auction where the house did not publish whether they sold. Not counted in any statistics.

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Buckminster Fuller: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Buckminster Fuller at auction?

$94,590Sign up free to see, for Unique ‘Dymaxion Airocean World Map’, for the Third National Bank, Dayton at Phillips (April 2014) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Buckminster Fuller?

The median sale price is $4kSign up free to see across 32 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Buckminster Fuller have sold at auction?

32 of 36 recorded lots sold between 2003 and 2026. 1 further lot was offered with no published result and is not counted.

Which auction houses sell Buckminster Fuller?

Wright, Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) and Phillips account for the most recorded results. Wright · Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Phillips

Buckminster Fuller signature

6 catalogued lots by Buckminster Fuller record a signature line. Most often: signed.

Placement

  • in the plate1
  • upper left1

Form

  • signed6

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