Richard Buckminster Fuller Sold at Auction Prices

b. 1895 - d. 1983

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      • R. Buckminster Fuller (American, 1895-1983) Icosahedron Architectural Model, c. 1944.
        Jul. 27, 2023

        R. Buckminster Fuller (American, 1895-1983) Icosahedron Architectural Model, c. 1944.

        Est: $3,000 - $5,000

        R. Buckminster Fuller (American, 1895-1983) Icosahedron Architectural Model, c. 1944. paper board This lot is located in Cincinnati.

        Hindman
      • FULLER, R. Buckminster (1895-1983). A collection of 6 Dymaxion map posters, one SIGNED by Fuller and one with notations in his hand.
        Jun. 16, 2023

        FULLER, R. Buckminster (1895-1983). A collection of 6 Dymaxion map posters, one SIGNED by Fuller and one with notations in his hand.

        Est: $1,000 - $1,500

        FULLER, R. Buckminster (1895-1983). A collection of 6 Dymaxion map posters, one SIGNED by Fuller and one with notations in his hand. 6 posters illustrating the Dymaxion map, or Fuller map, which is a projection of a world map onto the surface of an icosahedron that can be unfolded and flattened to two dimensions. One example, measuring 35 x 13 1/2 in., is signed at lower right by Richard Buckminster Fuller ("R. Buckminster Fuller") and numbered 1/85. A second poster, copyrighted 1979, and measuring 35 x 23 in., includes inked and penciled notations believed to be in Fuller's hand. The remaining posters measure approx. 35 x 23 in., or smaller. -- Also included is a commemorative Buckminster Fuller calendar dated 1995. Together, 6 posters. Condition generally very good, with some wear to edges, including light creasing. Richard Buckminster Fuller (1895-1983) was an American architect, systems theorist, designer, inventor, author, and futurist, publishing more than thirty books in his lifetime. He developed several inventions, mainly architectural designs, and popularized the widely known geodesic dome. Fuller also served as the second World President of Mensa International from 1974 to 1983. This lot is located in Cincinnati.

        Hindman
      • BUCKMINSTER FULLER (American, 1895-1983) AUTOGRAPH
        Jun. 19, 2022

        BUCKMINSTER FULLER (American, 1895-1983) AUTOGRAPH

        Est: $300 - $500

        personal inscription and pencil sketch and of ‘...frequency...teasercity/geomdesic sphere’ on restaurant placemat (The Chalet, Marshall, MN) inscribed in pencil “To Frankie/...thanks for...hospitality on the occasion of my visiting South West Minnesota University / March 13 1975/... Bucky Fuller” 10 by 14 in; framed 11.5 by 14.5 in. Fuller invented the Geodesic Dome, the Dymaxion House and the three-wheeled Dymaxion Car, as well as hundreds of other designs, He was known as an architect, engineer, scientist, educator, designer, philosopher and poet. Admirers called him a “modern Leonardo Da Vinci.” He believed design scientists, not politicians, solve problems.

        CRN Auctions
      • Buckminster Fuller aluminum collapsible sculpture
        Mar. 21, 2020

        Buckminster Fuller aluminum collapsible sculpture

        Est: $2,000 - $4,000

        R. Buckminster Fuller (American 1895-1983)- "Jitterbug Atom"- aluminum collapsible sculpture, 1976, signed, edition of 150, very good condition. 8 1/2"h

        Rachel Davis Fine Arts
      • Collection of Works by Buckminster "Bucky" Fuller
        Jun. 10, 2017

        Collection of Works by Buckminster "Bucky" Fuller

        Est: $300 - $500

        Richard Buckminster "Bucky" Fuller (American, 1895-1983). A collection of two Buckminster Fuller (American, 1895-1983) publications, comprising "Fluid Geography", published originally in 1944 by The American Neptune (American, founded 1941), printed by McCormick-Armstrong Company (American, founded 1912), with inscription by the author and signed to front inside cover, with graphite illustration to back cover; and "How Little I Know", published by the author in 1966.

        Ahlers & Ogletree Inc.
      • Buckminster Fuller, (American, 1895-1983), 1928 4D House (from Inventions Twelve Around One), 1981
        Dec. 11, 2014

        Buckminster Fuller, (American, 1895-1983), 1928 4D House (from Inventions Twelve Around One), 1981

        Est: $1,000 - $2,000

        Buckminster Fuller (American, 1895-1983) 1928 4D House (from Inventions Twelve Around One), 1981 screenprint on clear film edition 21/60, signed Buckminster Fuller (lower right) 25 x 35 1/2 inches.

        Hindman
      • Buckminster Fuller (American, 1895-1983) 'Inventions: Twelve Around One', 1981 (13)
        Mar. 17, 2010

        Buckminster Fuller (American, 1895-1983) 'Inventions: Twelve Around One', 1981 (13)

        Est: -

        'Inventions: Twelve Around One', 1981 signed, dated and numbered '10/60' in pen, the set of thirteen screenprints 76 x 101cm (29 15/16 x 39 3/4in).(13)

        Bonhams
      • R. Buckminster Fuller (1895-1983) Jitterbug
        Dec. 13, 2008

        R. Buckminster Fuller (1895-1983) Jitterbug

        Est: $3,000 - $5,000

        R. Buckminster Fuller (1895-1983) Jitterbug, together with a book, Aluminium sculpture, Signed Buckminster Fuller. Provenance, Carl Solway Gallery, edition of 150 with guarantee to Arthur Feldman, May 16, 1978. Note condition. h:8.25 in.

        Gray's Auctioneers
      • Buckminster Fuller, (American, 1895-1983), Jitterbug
        Sep. 09, 2007

        Buckminster Fuller, (American, 1895-1983), Jitterbug

        Est: $400 - $600

        Buckminster Fuller (American, 1895-1983) Jitterbug aluminum inscribed "Buckminster Fuller" 6 x 7 inches (when expanded 12 x 10 inches).

        Hindman
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