Richard Scarry Overview: Sales Records & Exhibition History

Q: Richard Scarry in the news

Richard Scarry has been featured in articles for ArtDaily , The Art Newspaper and ARTnews . The most recent article is Turn up the heat: The 11 best summers in art written for Sydney Morning Herald in January 2026.

About the Artist

RECORD AUCTION PRICE

$12,800

12-MONTH AVERAGE PRICE

$9,843

MAJOR INSTITUTIONS

New York Historical Society, Untilthen, The Gallery at Penn College

Notable Lots

From 9 auction results

A whimsical cartoon illustration of a chaotic street scene filled with anthropomorphic animals driving various vehicles.

Richard Scarry

A RICHARD SCARRY ILLUSTRATION FROM NICKY GOES TO THE DOCTOR

A whimsical illustration of anthropomorphic foxes playing baseball in a chaotic, cartoonish scene.

Richard Scarry

My Little Golden Calendar, May. 1961

A whimsical illustration of a cowboy roping a red boot while two figures watch from a fence.

Richard Scarry

Brave Cowboy Bill

A whimsical illustration of anthropomorphic animals crossing a stream with a turtle.

Richard Scarry

My Little Golden Calendar, June. 1961

A collection of colorful board game boxes and rulebooks stacked on a dark surface.

Richard Scarry

Richard Scarry Books and Games

Auction ResultsRecent Auction Results

(9)

Richard Scarry

"Huckle and Sally Cat, Lowly Worm, et al."
, 1994

Jun 09, 2022

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+135%above estimate

Richard Scarry

McClure Scarry, Richard - Dedicated drawing, Lowlly Worm - 1993
, 1993

Feb 22, 2023

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+193%above estimate

Richard Scarry

1958 Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer by Barbara Shook Hazen Illustrated by Richard Scarry Little Golden Book

Dec 09, 2024

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FAQ

Richard Scarry was an American artist who was born in 1919.

How much does a Richard Scarry cost?

Richard Scarry's work has been offered at auction multiple times, with realized prices of up to 12,800 USD for works on papers, and 10,160 USD for paintings.

What is Richard Scarry's most expensive works on paper?

Since 2022 the record price for this artist at auction is 12,800 USD for A RICHARD SCARRY ILLUSTRATION FROM NICKY GOES TO THE DOCTOR, sold at Bonhams Skinner Marlborough in 2024.

Where can I see Richard Scarry's works?

Numerous key galleries and museums such as LSU Museum of Art have featured Richard Scarry's work in the past.

Richard Scarry in the news

Richard Scarry has been featured in articles for ArtDaily, The Art Newspaper and ARTnews. The most recent article is Turn up the heat: The 11 best summers in art written for Sydney Morning Herald in January 2026.

The artist died in 1994. Artist's alternative names: Richard McClure Scarry

Richard Scarry

About the Artist

Notable Lots

A RICHARD SCARRY ILLUSTRATION FROM NICKY GOES TO THE DOCTOR

My Little Golden Calendar, May. 1961

Brave Cowboy Bill

My Little Golden Calendar, June. 1961

Richard Scarry Books and Games

Auction ResultsRecent Auction Results

"Huckle and Sally Cat, Lowly Worm, et al."
, 1994

McClure Scarry, Richard - Dedicated drawing, Lowlly Worm - 1993
, 1993

1958 Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer by Barbara Shook Hazen Illustrated by Richard Scarry Little Golden Book

Exhibitions

Golden Legacy: Original Art from 80 Years of Golden Books

Childhood Classics: 100 Years of Children’s Book Illustration

Golden Legacy: Original Art from 80 Years of Golden Books

FAQ

How much does a Richard Scarry cost?

What is Richard Scarry's most expensive works on paper?

Where can I see Richard Scarry's works?

Richard Scarry in the news

Articles

Turn up the heat: The 11 best summers in art

Heritage Auctions celebrates Disney art and Charlie Brown's 60th in ...