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# Coby Whitmore (1913–1988)

Coby Whitmore is an American artist with 6 auction lots recorded since 2017, median price $875. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Coby Whitmore sold in 2025 for $2,032, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Coby Whitmore work worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Coby Whitmore work is $875.

The median Coby Whitmore work on paper sells for $818 across 4 lots.

The median Coby Whitmore painting sells for $12,500 across 1 lots.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1 | $12,500 | $12,500 | — | 2018-06-05 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $818† | $2,032 | — | 2026-04-17 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2018 | $12,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $2,032 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $875 |

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 Coby Whitmore worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Coby Whitmore work is $875. The median Coby Whitmore work on paper sells for $818 across 4 lots. The median Coby Whitmore painting sells for $12,500 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Coby Whitmore's auction record?

Coby Whitmore's auction record is $12,500, set in 2018.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.