Richard William Dempsey Auction Prices and Value Guide
Richard William Dempsey auction prices are tracked in Appraisily's artist market index, with source-directory coverage of 36 records. Use this page to review sold-lot activity, market context, and valuation factors before requesting a formal appraisal.
Richard William Dempsey auction prices: quick answer
Richard William Dempsey auction prices depend on medium, size, date, condition, provenance, edition details, attribution confidence, and recent comparable auction sales.
- Artist
- Richard William Dempsey
- Source records
- 36
- Market update
- 2026-02-06
Richard William Dempsey appraisal factors
Richard William Dempsey auction prices should be read against comparable works with similar medium, size, date, condition, provenance, and attribution confidence.
Common auction categories
- Fine art and paintings
- Works on paper and prints
- Sculpture and mixed media
- Decorative art and editions
Value drivers
- Medium, size, date, and period within the artist career
- Condition, restoration history, and surface quality
- Signature, inscriptions, edition details, and attribution confidence
- Provenance, exhibition history, and catalogue references
- Recent comparable auction sales for similar works
- Subject matter, rarity, and demand in the current market
Appraisal caveats
- Public auction records are a starting point, not a final appraisal.
- Private sales, incomplete feeds, and attribution changes may not be fully represented.
- Authentication and condition can materially change value.
Recent sale records
Selected public auction records currently in the Appraisily lot index. Use them as market context, then request a formal appraisal before you sell, insure, or donate.
richard william dempsey american 1909 1987 barranquilla metamorphosis south america oil on canvas 20 x 24 in 50 8 x 61 cm frame 25 x 29 in 63 5 x 73 7 cm · Weschler's · 2026-03-27 richard william dempsey american 1909 1987 barranquilla metamorphosis south america oil on canvas 20 x 24 in 50 8 x 61 cm frame 25 x 29 in 63 5 x 73 7 cm Weschler's · 2026-03-27
richard william dempsey american 1909 1987 untitled watercolor and ink wash on paper sight size 21 1 2 x 27 1 2 in 54 6 x 69 9 cm frame 34 x 40 1 2 in 86 4 x 102 9 cm · Weschler's · 2026-03-27 richard william dempsey american 1909 1987 untitled watercolor and ink wash on paper sight size 21 1 2 x 27 1 2 in 54 6 x 69 9 cm frame 34 x 40 1 2 in 86 4 x 102 9 cm Weschler's · 2026-03-27
richard william dempsey american 1909 1987 blues for pablo oil on canvas 42 x 70 in 106 7 x 177 8 cm frame 44 x 72 in 111 8 x 182 9 cm · Weschler's · 2026-03-27 richard william dempsey american 1909 1987 blues for pablo oil on canvas 42 x 70 in 106 7 x 177 8 cm frame 44 x 72 in 111 8 x 182 9 cm Weschler's · 2026-03-27
richard william dempsey american 1909 1987 dark tenements oil on masonite 36 x 22 3 4 in 91 4 x 57 8 cm frame 37 1 2 x 24 in 95 3 x 61 cm · Weschler's · 2026-03-27 richard william dempsey american 1909 1987 dark tenements oil on masonite 36 x 22 3 4 in 91 4 x 57 8 cm frame 37 1 2 x 24 in 95 3 x 61 cm Weschler's · 2026-03-27
richard w dempsey 1909 1987 antique american abstract expressionist framed painting · Curated Gallery Auctions · 2024-11-03 richard w dempsey 1909 1987 antique american abstract expressionist framed painting Curated Gallery Auctions · 2024-11-03
richard william dempsey american 1909 1987 · Neal Auction Company · 2021-12-09 richard william dempsey american 1909 1987 Neal Auction Company · 2021-12-09
Data basis
This page is built from Appraisily's public auction market index. Private transactions, incomplete sale feeds, and attribution changes may not be fully represented.
Artist value FAQ
How much is Richard William Dempsey worth?
Comparable public auction sales are the best starting point, but final value depends on the specific artwork, condition, size, medium, provenance, and attribution confidence.
Can Appraisily value my Richard William Dempsey artwork?
Yes. Appraisily can review photos, dimensions, signatures, condition, provenance, and comparable market data to prepare a current valuation.