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# Bob Kuhn (1920–2007)

## What is Bob Kuhn’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 200 auction results for Bob Kuhn at 8 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $84,700 including buyer’s premium (middle half $27,225–$114,950, n=35). The auction record is $497,250 for The Spawning Run (2014, Coeur d'Alene Art Auction). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Spawning Run, 1991 | Acrylic on board | $497,250 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2014 |
| 2 | A Stillness by the Pool, 1981 | Acrylic paint | $400,000 | Christie's | Oct 2020 |
| 3 | Rhino and Cattle Egrets, 1973 | Acrylic on board | $272,250 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2025 |
| 4 | African Baroque, 1975 | Acrylic on board | $266,200 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Nov 2025 |
| 5 | A Near Miss, 1972 | Acrylic on board | $245,700 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2012 |
| 6 | A Matter of Odds | Acrylic on board | $234,000 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2011 |
| 7 | Hit and Miss, 1977 | Acrylic paint | $225,000 | Christie's | Oct 2020 |
| 8 | Not This Time, 1920 | Acrylic paint | $212,500 | Christie's | Oct 2020 |
| 9 | A Matter of Odds | Acrylic on board | $211,750 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2026 |
| 10 | Lion on the Desert | Acrylic on board | $201,600 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2007 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 74 | $92,975 |
| Other | 59 | $42,350 |
| Works on paper | 8 | $3,374 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $150,000 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 127 | $64,350 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 200 results from 8 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Bob Kuhn is an American artist with 193 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $50,000. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Bob Kuhn sold in 2026 for $114,950, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**2 Bob Kuhn works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Bob Kuhn work worth?

Across 177 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bob Kuhn work is $50,000.

The median Bob Kuhn painting sells for $84,700 across 79 lots.

The median Bob Kuhn work on paper sells for $1,573 across 7 lots.

The median Bob Kuhn sculpture sells for $16,940 across 1 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Bob Kuhn paintings typically sell for $44,625–$116,488 (the middle half of 74 sold lots).

Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 79 | $84,700 | $400,000 | — | 2026-07-25 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $1,573† | $225,000 | 87.5% | 2025-11-08 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $16,940 | $16,940 | — | 2024-07-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 48 | $135,550‡ | $497,250 | — | 2026-07-25 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 74 | $44,625–$116,488 | $84,000 | $272,250 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $104,500–$212,500 | $150,000 | $400,000 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $756–$2,910† | $1,210† | $47,600 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2020 | $400,000 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $272,250 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $225,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $47,600 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $16,940 |

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Bob Kuhn worth?

Across 177 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bob Kuhn work is $50,000. The median Bob Kuhn painting sells for $84,700 across 79 lots. The median Bob Kuhn work on paper sells for $1,573 across 7 lots. The median Bob Kuhn sculpture sells for $16,940 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Bob Kuhn paintings typically sell for $44,625–$116,488 (the middle half of 74 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is the average price of a Bob Kuhn painting?

Based on 79 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bob Kuhn painting is $84,700.

### What is Bob Kuhn's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Bob Kuhn painting is $400,000.

### What is the average price of a small Bob Kuhn painting?

Based on 74 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Bob Kuhn painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $84,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Bob Kuhn's auction record?

Bob Kuhn's auction record is $497,250, set in 2014.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Bob Kuhn auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/bob-kuhn (updated 2026-11-03).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.