Bob Cato (1923–1999)
What is Bob Cato’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 8 auction results for Bob Cato at 3 houses since 2014. Over the last 24 months the median price was $400 including buyer’s premium (middle half $346–$1,164, n=6). The auction record is $2,308 for Untitled Envelope (2025, Shapiro Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled Envelope, 1943 | Ink on paper | $2,308 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Sep 2025 |
| 2 | Night Memory No. 1495, 1955 | Painting | $1,905 | Wright | Oct 2014 |
| 3 | Knocked Out Hip Square Orchestra, 1972 | Ink on paper | $1,401 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Sep 2025 |
| 4 | The Ovals, 1949 | Gouache | $1,080 | Wright | Oct 2014 |
| 5 | Miles Davis - Tooled Up, 1923 | Photographic print | $453 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Sep 2025 |
| 6 | Miles Davis - Shadowland, 1923 | Photographic print | $346 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Sep 2025 |
| 7 | Portrait of Miles Davis - Red Scarf, 1923 | Photographic print | $346 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Sep 2025 |
| 8 | Untitled (Windows of the Fulton Optical Company), 1923 | Cartes-de-visite | $254 | Rago Arts | Jun 2025 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $346 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 8 results from 3 houses · How we compute these figures
Bob Cato is an American artist with 19 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $767.
A work by Bob Cato sold in 2025 for $2,308, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Bob Cato on OpeningBid →What is a Bob Cato work worth?
Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bob Cato work is $767.
The median Bob Cato work on paper sells for $1,855 across 2 lots.
The median Bob Cato print sells for $346 across 3 lots.
The median Bob Cato painting sells for $1,492 across 2 lots.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $346 | $453 | — | 2025-09-23 |
| Paintings | 3 | $1,492 | $1,905 | 66.7% | 2014-10-23 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $1,855 | $2,308 | 66.7% | 2025-09-23 |
| Photography | 1 | $254 | $254 | — | 2025-06-27 |
Bob Cato's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $346. Paintings (3 lots) median $1,492, record $1,905. A typical Bob Cato painting sells for around 4.3× the price of a typical print.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $2,308 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $1,905 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $1,401 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $1,080 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $453 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $346 |
| Photography | 2025 | $254 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Bob Cato worth?
Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bob Cato work is $767. The median Bob Cato work on paper sells for $1,855 across 2 lots. The median Bob Cato print sells for $346 across 3 lots. The median Bob Cato painting sells for $1,492 across 2 lots.
What is Bob Cato's auction record?
Bob Cato's auction record is $2,308, set in 2025.
See the full Bob Cato record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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