Buckminster Fuller Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Buckminster Fuller Art Value Price Guide

Oct. 10, 2024
Single-cell Jitterbug
Est: ¥100,000 - ¥150,000
brushed chrome and etched copper, with incised signature, from the edition of 150
Mallet Auction
Dec. 13, 2023
R. Buckminster Fuller, Geodesic Tensegrity Sphere,120 Strut, 4 Frequency Dome
Est: $15,000 - $20,000
R. Buckminster Fuller Geodesic Tensegrity Sphere,120 Strut, 4 Frequency Dome c. 1985 brass dowels, wire, laminate, acrylic overall: 64 h x 20 dia in (163 x 51 cm) sculpture: 20 dia in (51 cm) pedestal: 44 h x 10 w x 10 d in (112 x 25 x 25 cm) Engraved signature to one dowel 'Buckminster Fuller'. Provenance: Private Collection | Acquired from the previous in 2016 by the present owner This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
Wright
Jul. 24, 2020
BUCKMINSTER FULLER - Single-cell Jitterbug, 1976
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
BUCKMINSTER FULLER - Single-cell Jitterbug, 1976
Phillips
Jul. 16, 2020
A geodesic grid Buckminster Fuller. 7 September 1980
Est: £1,500 - £2,500
A geodesic grid Buckminster Fuller. 7 September 1980 Buckminster Fuller (1895-1983). Drawing of 'A four-frequency geodesic grid' signed ('Buckminster Fuller') and inscribed to Ruth Skirius, Vienna, 7 September 1980. In brown and red marker pen. One leaf, approx 265 by 210mm. In a card mount, 352 x 305mm. An unusual signed piece closely linked with Fuller's most famous design, the geodesic dome. Although the earliest geodesic domes were built in Germany in the inter-war period, it was Fuller who originated the name 'geodesic' in the 1940s, and who received the US patent for them in 1954. The present illustration represents the triangulation required in a higher ('four-frequency') order of dome.
Christie's
Nov. 24, 2019
Buckminster Fuller Tensegrity Tower
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
Buckminster Fuller (1895-1983) Tensegrity Tower, c. 1970 anodized aluminum rods, steel wire, and plastic hubs (gusset plates) 91-1/2 x 15 x 15 (tower) 18 x 18 inches (base) Provenance: Don L. Richter According to Richter’s grandson, Fuller created and gifted this sculpture to Richter, who was his student and long-time associate. The two taught at Southern Illinois University together and worked on the Montreal Biosphere together in 1967. Richter’s company Temcor aided Fuller in the realization of many of the larger domes. Richter’s father moved to the United States around 1900. He was also an architect and invented these “Richter’s Anchor Blocks” to use in architectural models. Don Richter originally met Buckminster Fuller at the Illinois Institute of Design. Note: The Richter Anchor Blocks set accompanies the Fuller sculpture
Treadway Gallery
Jun. 05, 2019
R. Buckminster Fuller, 30 Strut, 3 Frequency (3v) Geodesic Tensegrity Sculpture Dome
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
R. Buckminster Fuller 30 Strut, 3 Frequency (3v) Geodesic Tensegrity Sculpture Dome 1980 wood dowels with C 60 Carbon finish, plastic coated wire 10 h × 10 dia in (25 × 25 cm) Engraved signature to one strut 'R Buckminster Fuller'. This work is number 7 from the edition of 10. Sold with a certificate of authenticity issued by the R. Buckminster Fuller Partners Foundation. Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist by the present owner Condition of the item is not included in this description. Condition reports are available from Wright upon request. Wright strongly recommends that you review a condition report for each item on which you plan to bid. Email condition@wright20.com to request a condition report.
Wright
Jun. 05, 2019
R. Buckminster Fuller, 30 Strut, 3 Frequency (3v) Geodesic Tensegrity Sculpture Dome
Est: $7,000 - $9,000
R. Buckminster Fuller 30 Strut, 3 Frequency (3v) Geodesic Tensegrity Sculpture Dome 1980 wood dowels with C 60 Carbon finish, plastic coated wire 15 h × 15 dia in (38 × 38 cm) Engraved signature to one strut 'R Buckminster Fuller'. This work is number 4 from the edition of 10. Sold with a certificate of authenticity issued by the R. Buckminster Fuller Partners Foundation. Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist by the present owner Condition of the item is not included in this description. Condition reports are available from Wright upon request. Wright strongly recommends that you review a condition report for each item on which you plan to bid. Email condition@wright20.com to request a condition report.
Wright
Feb. 12, 2019
Buckminster Fuller (after), Geodesic Sphere
Est: $60 - $80
20th c., patinated metal, no signature observed, 20"dia
Millea Bros Ltd
Aug. 21, 2018
Buckminster Fuller - EPA - 1975
Est: $625 - $775
"EPA" by Buckminster Fuller, 1975 Unsigned Offset Lithograph. Paper size is 24 x 27 inches, with an image size of 17 x 24 inches. The Offset Lithograph is from an unknown edition size. and is not framed. The condition was rated B: Very Good Condition, with signs of handling or age. Additional details:
DUMBO Auctions
Apr. 24, 2018
BUCKMINSTER FULLER - Dymaxion Air - Ocean World Map, 1980
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
BUCKMINSTER FULLER - Dymaxion Air - Ocean World Map, 1980
Phillips
Nov. 16, 2017
BUCKMINSTER FULLER Skyscraper Suspension Bridge.
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
BUCKMINSTER FULLER Skyscraper Suspension Bridge. Pencil on cream wove paper, 1928-29. 210x280 mm; 8 1/4x11 inches. Ex-collection The Weston Gallery, Inc., Carmel, California, with the label, verso.
Swann Auction Galleries
Oct. 17, 2017
BUCKMINSTER FULLER - Dymaxion Air - Ocean World Map, 1980
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
BUCKMINSTER FULLER - Dymaxion Air - Ocean World Map, 1980
Phillips
Dec. 03, 2016
Buckminster Fuller American, 1895-1983) Dymaxion Nuclear Growth; together w
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Buckminster Fuller American, 1895-1983) Dymaxion Nuclear Growth; together with Preliminary Sketch for Dymaxion House,... pencil on paper the first 17 1/2 x 23 1/2 in. 44.5 x 59.7 cm.); the second 8 1/2 x 11 in. 21.6 x 27.9 cm.); the third 11 x 8 1/2 in. 27.9 x 21.6 cm.) 3)
Christie's
Oct. 29, 2015
R. Buckminster Fuller (American, 1895-1983)
Est: $8,000 - $15,000
null90 Strut Tensegrity Geodesic Sphere, number 22 of 50. Comprised of 90 aluminum, non-continuous push-pull compression struts, the 24" sphere rests on its original black, underlit pedestal and six pins that interlock with the metal struts. Incorporated into the pedestal is a letter of authenticity stating the edition number and signed by Buckminster Fuller on Buckminster Fuller, Sadao & Zung Architects letterhead. Sphere is signed on one of the struts. Included with the lot is the book "Buckminster Fuller: Anthology for the New Millennium", edited by Thomas T.K. Zung. Online Bidding and additional information at AspireAuctions.com
Aspire Auctions Fine Art & Antiques
Jul. 08, 2013
Buckminster Fuller, (New York/California; 1895 - 1983), Dymaxion Map, Offset lithograph, 18" x 35"
Est: $300 - $500
Buckminster Fuller (New York/California; 1895 - 1983) Dymaxion Map Offset lithograph Pencil signed. 18" x 35"
Ripley Auctions
May. 02, 2013
Buckminster Fuller, (New York/California; 1895 - 1983), Dymaxion Map, Offset lithograph, 18" x 35"
Est: $300 - $500
Buckminster Fuller (New York/California; 1895 - 1983) Dymaxion Map Offset lithograph Pencil signed. 18" x 35"
Ripley Auctions
Sep. 04, 2012
* Richard Buckminster Fuller (American 1895-1983),
Est: £200 - £300
* Richard Buckminster Fuller (American 1895-1983), SKETCH FOR A LARGE DOMED BUILDING INSCRIBED '1 KILOMETER OVERALL DIAMETER' Signed and dated 1970, felt pen, on 'Institute of Contemporary Art' notepaper 20 x 17.5cm Richard Buckminster 'Bucky' Fuller was an American systems theorist, architect, engineer, author, designer, inventor and futurist. Fuller published more than thirty books, inventing and popularising terms such as 'Spaceship Earth', 'Ephemeralization', and 'Synergetic'. He also developed numerous inventions, mainly architectural designs, the best known of which is the geodesic dome. Carbon molecules known as fullerenes were later named by scientists for their resemblance to geodesic spheres. * Artist's Resale Right may apply to this lot.
Sworders
May. 06, 2012
"Dymaxion" globe
Est: $8,000 - $9,000
"Dymaxion" globe
Los Angeles Modern Auctions
Jun. 01, 2011
Buckminster Fuller: Buckminster Fuller model houses
Est: €600 - €800
Photographer unknown. Buckminster Fuller model houses. 1946. 2 vintage ferrotyped gelatin silver prints. 19,5 x 25,5 cm. Each with Culver Pictures Photo Studio stamps, annotated in pencil, 'do not release' stamps and typed label, on the verso. Buckminser Fuller was an American engineer, designer, author and futurist. Among his many inventions, he was probably most famous for his geodesic domes. These two images are of the model for his Dymaxion House, which he began producing in Wichita, Kansas between 1944-45. The orthogonal house was intended as a solution for the increased demand for quickly produced, cost-effective housing, during and shortly after WWII. While reactions to his designs were positive, the houses were never put into mass-production. - Some surface handling marks, surface scratching, one with small folds in corners and a small scratch in the emulsion layer on upper left side, otherwise in very good condition.
Galerie Bassenge
Oct. 18, 2008
Buckminster Fuller- "Jitterbug"- aluminum
Est: $800 - $1,200
Buckminster Fuller- "Jitterbug"- aluminum sculpture, signed, edition of 150, very good condition. 8 1/2"h Provenance: Arthur Feldman, Cleveland OH
Rachel Davis Fine Arts
Sep. 26, 2006
BUCKMINSTER FULLER (1895-1983)
Est: $800 - $1,200
Inventions: Twelve Around One: Three Plates three screenprints with printed mylar overlay, 1981, all signed in ink, all numbered 11/60, published by Carl Solway Gallery, Cincinatti, Ohio, the full sheets, the mylar overlays with very minor surface soiling, otherwise all apparently in very good condition, one examined out of the frame all S. 30 x 40 1/8 in. (763 x 1019 mm.) (3)
Christie's