Rufus Porter
American · 1792–1884 · Painter
American painter, inventor, and founder of Scientific American magazine (1792-1884)
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Record prices
- Portrait of a WomanBrunk Auctions · $600≈ £421≈ €482Sign up to see
Rufus Porter’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 1 auction result for Rufus Porter in 2018, of which 1 sold (100%). A further 1 lot was offered at auction without a published result. The highest price recorded is $600Sign up free to see for Portrait of a Woman at Brunk Auctions in January 2018. Most results come from Brunk Auctions (2) and Rafael Osona Auction (1).
2 results
- Pair of portrait miniatures in profile, gentleman bears inscription in coat "NixonAttributed to the artist$2,000≈ £1,440≈ €1,689Sign up free to see
- $600≈ £421≈ €482Sign up free to see
Also offered, result not published (1)
Lots by Rufus Porter that were offered at auction where the house did not publish whether they sold. Not counted in any statistics.
Rufus Porter: quick facts
What is the highest price paid for a work by Rufus Porter at auction?
$600Sign up free to see, for Portrait of a Woman at Brunk Auctions (January 2018) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.
What is a typical auction price for Rufus Porter?
The median sale price is $600Sign up free to see across 1 priced sale. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.
How many works by Rufus Porter have sold at auction?
1 of 1 recorded lots sold in 2018. 1 further lot was offered with no published result and is not counted.
Which auction houses sell Rufus Porter?
Brunk Auctions and Rafael Osona Auction account for the most recorded results. Brunk Auctions · Rafael Osona Auction