> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/bob-stocksdale · updated 2026-11-03

# Bob Stocksdale (1913–2003)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 70 auction results for Bob Stocksdale at 11 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,413 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,657–$3,048, n=11). The auction record is $11,430 for Bowl (2026, Wright). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bowl, 1986 | Macadamia | $11,430 | Wright | Jan 2026 |
| 2 | TWO TURNED WOOD BOWLS | Turned wood | $8,122 | Christie's | Sep 2004 |
| 3 | Two Turned Wood Bowls, 1979-1982 | Turned wood | $6,288 | Christie's | Sep 2006 |
| 4 | collection of four bowls, 1984 | Partridgewood | $5,938 | Rago Arts | Jul 2020 |
| 5 | TWO TURNED WOOD BOWLS, 1990 | Turned wood (Black Locust and Smoke Tree) | $5,129 | Christie's | Sep 2004 |
| 6 | monumental bowl, 1970 | Walnut | $4,200 | Wright | May 2006 |
| 7 | Group of Four Bowls, 1982 | Oak | $4,080 | Bonhams | Oct 2021 |
| 8 | collection of three bowls, 1979 | Partridgewood | $4,063 | Rago Arts | Jul 2020 |
| 9 | Two Turned Wood Bowls, 1979-1983 | Turned wood | $3,818 | Christie's | Sep 2006 |
| 10 | Bowls (3), 1965 | Ebony | $3,750 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Feb 2014 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 63 | $1,750 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 61 | $1,600 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 70 results from 11 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Bob Stocksdale is an American artist with 82 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $1,484. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Bob Stocksdale sold in 2026 for $3,584, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Bob Stocksdale work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

- [Bob Stocksdale on OpeningBid](https://www.openingbid.art/artist/bob-stocksdale?ref=kg:bob-stocksdale) — follow free in the OpeningBid app for sale alerts.

## What is a Bob Stocksdale work worth?

Across 70 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bob Stocksdale work is $1,484.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $7,205 | $11,430 | — | 2026-01-01 |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Bob Stocksdale worth?

Across 70 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bob Stocksdale work is $1,484. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Bob Stocksdale's auction record is $11,430, set in 2026.

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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 Stocksdale auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/bob-stocksdale (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.