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Rube Goldberg

American · 1883–1970 · Printmaker, Sculptor

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4lots offered2016–2024years recorded100%sold (3)$450Sign up free to seemedian price

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  1. Rube Goldberg, The Professor's Brain Tosses Off His Latest Anti-Floor Walk-ing Paraphernalia-, pen and ink on paperThe Professor's Brain Tosses Off His Latest Anti-Floor Walk-ing Paraphernalia-Bonhams · $10,240≈ £7,812≈ €9,324Sign up to see
  2. Rube Goldberg, The 7:28, Bronze Sculpture "The 7:28"The 7:28Clarke Auction Gallery · $450≈ £354≈ €423Sign up to see
  3. Rube Goldberg, After the Plaza, Bronze Sculpture "After the Plaza" Signed and numbered 1/6 on backAfter the PlazaClarke Auction Gallery · $200≈ £148≈ €168Sign up to see

Rube Goldberg’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 3 auction results for Rube Goldberg between 2016 and 2024, of which 3 sold (100%). A further 1 lot was offered at auction without a published result. Recorded sale prices range from $200Sign up free to see to $10.2kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $10.2kSign up free to see for The Professor's Brain Tosses Off His Latest Anti-Floor Walk-ing Paraphernalia- at Bonhams in October 2024. The most common medium is sculpture (2 lots). Most results come from Clarke Auction Gallery (2), Leonard Auction (1) and Bonhams (1).

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  1. Rube Goldberg, The Professor's Brain Tosses Off His Latest Anti-Floor Walk-ing Paraphernalia-, pen and ink on paper
    The Professor's Brain Tosses Off His Latest Anti-Floor Walk-ing Paraphernalia-
    Drawing · Paper
    sight 7 1/4 x 18 3/4in (18.4 x 47.6cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 93
    $10,240≈ £7,812≈ €9,324Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Bonhams ↗
  2. Rube Goldberg, After the Plaza, Bronze Sculpture "After the Plaza" Signed and numbered 1/6 on back
    After the Plaza
    Sculpture · ed. 1/6
    8.5" high x 7.25" wide x 5" deep
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 104
    $200≈ £148≈ €168HammerSign up free to seeEst. $300–500View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  3. Rube Goldberg, The 7:28, Bronze Sculpture "The 7:28"
    The 7:28
    Sculpture · ed. 1/12
    11" high x 8" wide + 4" base
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 89
    $450≈ £354≈ €423HammerSign up free to seeView at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
Also offered, result not published (1)

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

Rube Goldberg: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Rube Goldberg at auction?

$10,240Sign up free to see, for The Professor's Brain Tosses Off His Latest Anti-Floor Walk-ing Paraphernalia- at Bonhams (October 2024) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Rube Goldberg?

The median sale price is $450Sign up free to see across 3 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Rube Goldberg have sold at auction?

3 of 3 recorded lots sold between 2016 and 2024. 1 further lot was offered with no published result and is not counted.

Which auction houses sell Rube Goldberg?

Clarke Auction Gallery, Leonard Auction and Bonhams account for the most recorded results. Clarke Auction Gallery · Leonard Auction · Bonhams

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