Richard Dempsey
1909–1987
Richard William Dempsey (1909–1987) was an American illustrator and painter, with works included in the collections of the Smithsonian American Art Museum and the National… (Wikipedia)
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Record prices
Untitled (Jamaica Series)Rago Auctions · $699≈ £517≈ €595Sign up to see
Richard Dempsey’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).
Lots sold
1
of 2 offered · 2026–2026
Sell-through
50%
sold ÷ offered
Price trend
By medium
| Medium | Offered | Sold | Sell-through | Average | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1 | 0 | 0% | —Sign up | —Sign up | — |
| Oil | 1 | 0 | 0% | —Sign up | —Sign up | — |
| Works on paper | 1 | 1 | 100% | $699Sign up | $699Sign up | $699Sign up |
| Drawing | 1 | 1 | 100% | $699Sign up | $699Sign up | $699Sign up |
Medium classes are derived from the medium text as published by each house; “Other” includes lots whose medium wasn’t stated.