Carl Robert Holty (1900–1973)
What is Carl Robert Holty’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 80 auction results for Carl Robert Holty at 13 houses since 2000. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,570 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,032–$35,560, n=13). The auction record is $62,500 for Untitled (Ribbon Painting) (2019, Rago Arts). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (Ribbon Painting), 1940 | Wool | $62,500 | Rago Arts | Nov 2019 |
| 2 | Big Red Painting, 1965 | Oil on canvas | $53,340 | Christie's | Dec 2025 |
| 3 | Romanza, 1964 | Oil on canvas | $47,880 | Christie's | Jul 2025 |
| 4 | Pressed, 1962 | Oil on canvas | $45,000 | Christie's | Dec 2017 |
| 5 | Circus Forms, 1938 | Oil on gessoed masonite | $35,560 | Christie's | Apr 2026 |
| 6 | Geometric I, 1942 | Oil on masonite | $35,560 | Christie's | Apr 2026 |
| 7 | Untitled (Abstract Painting), 1940 | Oil on Masonite | $25,400 | Christie's | Dec 2025 |
| 8 | Odalisque, 1937 | Wool | $10,925 | Wright | May 2001 |
| 9 | Gray Day, 1947 | Painting | $10,200 | Bonhams | Feb 2025 |
| 10 | Bread + Flowers, 1948 | Oil on board | $8,813 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Nov 2005 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 31 | $5,175 |
| Other | 8 | $1,835 |
| Works on paper | 31 | $1,125 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $35,560 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 10 | $4,625 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 49 | $1,375 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 80 results from 13 houses · How we compute these figures
Carl Robert Holty is an American artist with 88 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $1,896. 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 Carl Robert Holty sold in 2026 for $35,560, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Carl Robert Holty on OpeningBid →What is a Carl Robert Holty work worth?
Across 77 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carl Robert Holty work is $1,896.
The median Carl Robert Holty work on paper sells for $1,156 across 44 lots.
The median Carl Robert Holty painting sells for $4,775 across 32 lots.
The median Carl Robert Holty print sells for $1,912 across 2 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Carl Robert Holty work on papers typically sell for $893–$1,700 (the middle half of 40 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $1,912 | $2,223 | — | 2003-06-01 |
| Paintings | 34 | $4,775‡ | $62,500 | 94.1% | 2026-04-17 |
| Works on Paper | 55 | $1,156†‡ | $6,750 | 80% | 2025-10-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $50,610 | $62,500 | — | 2025-12-16 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Carl Robert Holty's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $1,912. Paintings (34 lots) median $4,775, record $62,500. A typical Carl Robert Holty painting sells for around 2.5× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $50,610.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $1,459–$3,428‡ | $2,053‡ | $10,200 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $3,890–$8,874 | $5,244 | $25,400 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $8,813–$47,160 | $35,560 | $62,500 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 40 | $893–$1,700†‡ | $1,242†‡ | $6,750 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2019 | $62,500 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $53,340 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $6,750 |
| Works on Paper | 2002 | $5,750 |
| Prints & Editions | 2003 | $2,223 |
| Prints & Editions | 2002 | $1,600 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Carl Robert Holty worth?
Across 77 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carl Robert Holty work is $1,896. The median Carl Robert Holty work on paper sells for $1,156 across 44 lots. The median Carl Robert Holty painting sells for $4,775 across 32 lots. The median Carl Robert Holty print sells for $1,912 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Carl Robert Holty work on papers typically sell for $893–$1,700 (the middle half of 40 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 Carl Robert Holty work on paper?
Based on 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Carl Robert Holty work on paper is $1,156. 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 Carl Robert Holty's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Carl Robert Holty work on paper is $6,750.
What is the average price of a Carl Robert Holty painting?
Based on 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Carl Robert Holty painting is $4,775. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Carl Robert Holty's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Carl Robert Holty painting is $62,500.
What is the average price of a small Carl Robert Holty work on paper?
Based on 40 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Carl Robert Holty work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,242, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 small Carl Robert Holty painting?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Carl Robert Holty painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,053, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Carl Robert Holty's auction record?
Carl Robert Holty's auction record is $62,500, set in 2019.
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