Richard W. Dempsey Paintings: Value & Auction Prices

1909–1987

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Of the 5 lots by Richard W. Dempsey (paintings) recorded at auction between 2009 and 2026, 4 found a buyer (80%). Half of the priced sales fell between $413Sign up free to see and $900Sign up free to see, with a median of $563Sign up free to see. Front Porch holds the top price on file: $1.5kSign up free to see at Rago Auctions (September 2020). Most results come from Leland Little (2), Sloans & Kenyon (1) and Bonhams (1).

$1,500≈ £1,179≈ €1,283Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumFront PorchRago Auctions5auction results2009–2026years recorded80%sold$563Sign up free to seemedian price

Richard W. Dempsey paintings prices at a glance

Auction results
5 2009–2026
Price range
$375–$1.5kSign up free to see
Median price
$563Sign up free to see 4 sold
Most recent sale
$425Sign up free to see Sep 2022, Sloans & Kenyon
Record sale
$1.5kSign up free to see 2020, Rago Auctions

Recent sales: Music Festival · Front Porch · Two Works

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Richard W. Dempsey paintings: key figures

Auction results
5
Sold rate
80%
Active at auction
2009–2026
Median price
$563Sign up free to see
Record price
$1.5kSign up free to see Front Porch, Rago Auctions, Sep 2020

Top auction houses: Leland Little (2), Sloans & Kenyon (1), Bonhams (1)

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  1. Untitled by Richard W. Dempsey, circa 1950, oil on canvas, offered Jul 2026
    Untitled, circa 1950
    Oil · Canvas
    20 x 24 in (51 x 60.9 cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 41
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $6,000–8,000View at Bonhams ↗
  2. Music Festival by Richard W. Dempsey, Oil on canvas, sold Sep 2022
    Music Festival
    Oil · Canvas
    18.5" x 25"
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 317
    $425≈ £368≈ €425HammerSign up free to seeEst. $500–700View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  3. Front Porch by Richard W. Dempsey, 1974, oil on vinyl, sold Sep 2020
    Front Porch, 1974
    Oil · Other support
    26 h x 22 w in (66 x 56 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 347
    $1,500≈ £1,179≈ €1,283Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800View at Rago Auctions ↗
  4. Two Works by Richard W. Dempsey, The first an oil on canvas board of a clown, sold Jun 2010
    Two Works
    Oil · Canvas
    18.5 x 9.75 in.
    Leland Little · · Lot 550
  5. Cartegena by Richard W. Dempsey, Oil on masonite, sold Dec 2009
    Cartegena
    Oil · Board
    19.5 x 23.5 in.
    Leland Little · · Lot 332

Questions about Richard W. Dempsey paintings

How much is a Richard W. Dempsey painting worth?

Richard W. Dempsey paintings in ArtSell’s records have sold for between $375 and $1,500, with a median of $563 across 4 priced sales. These are past auction results, not a valuation: size, medium, condition and provenance all change what a particular work brings.

What is the most expensive Richard W. Dempsey painting sold at auction?

The highest price recorded is $1,500 for “Front Porch”, sold at Rago Auctions in September 2020.

How much do Richard W. Dempsey paintings sell for?

Over the whole record (2009–2026) the median is $563.

How often do Richard W. Dempsey paintings sell at auction?

80% of the 5 paintings offered at auction in our records sold.

Where are Richard W. Dempsey paintings sold?

Most of the 5 recorded results come from Leland Little (2), Sloans & Kenyon (1), Bonhams (1). Every result on this page links to its auction catalogue.

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