Deborah Roberts (b. 1962)
What is Deborah Roberts’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 23 auction results for Deborah Roberts at 6 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $8,255 including buyer’s premium (middle half $5,232–$14,835, n=7). The auction record is $275,000 for I Do Solemnly Swear (Nessun Dorma series) (2021, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | I Do Solemnly Swear (Nessun Dorma series), 2018 | Collage | $275,000 | Christie's | Nov 2021 |
| 2 | Serenade, 2017 | Mixed media | $119,700 | Phillips | Jun 2021 |
| 3 | After the Thunder (RR), 2019 | Acrylic and printed paper collage on paper | $101,072 | Sotheby's | Jun 2026 |
| 4 | The History of Everything, Part Three, 2016 | Mixed media collage on paper, in sixteen parts | $89,437 | Sotheby's | Jul 2020 |
| 5 | We Heard the Thunder #6, 2017 | Mixed media | $88,900 | Phillips | Mar 2023 |
| 6 | Red Stripe, 2017 | Oil and printed paper collage on paper | $88,200 | Sotheby's | Nov 2022 |
| 7 | If they come, 2019 | Panel | $76,200 | Phillips | May 2023 |
| 8 | We heard the thunder no. 4, 2017 | Acrylic paint | $68,040 | Christie's | Mar 2024 |
| 9 | Apple of My Eye, 2018 | Collage | $56,700 | Christie's | Sep 2022 |
| 10 | This American Life, 2016 | Collage and acrylic on paper | $56,604 | Sotheby's | Jan 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 5 | $68,040 |
| Works on paper | 9 | $56,604 |
| Prints | 5 | $6,400 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 15 | $40,185 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 23 results from 6 houses · How we compute these figures
Deborah Roberts is an American artist with 26 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $30,240. 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 Deborah Roberts sold in 2026 for $101,072, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Deborah Roberts on OpeningBid →What is a Deborah Roberts work worth?
Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Deborah Roberts work is $30,240.
The median Deborah Roberts work on paper sells for $62,370 across 8 lots.
The median Deborah Roberts print sells for $3,048 across 7 lots.
The median Deborah Roberts photograph sells for $11,325 across 2 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 | 7 | $3,048†‡ | $13,860 | — | 2025-09-18 |
| Paintings | 1 | $56,604 | $56,604 | — | 2024-01-26 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $62,370 | $101,072 | — | 2026-06-25 |
| Photography | 2 | $11,325 | $16,250 | — | 2026-06-03 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $119,700 | $275,000 | — | 2026-06-25 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Deborah Roberts's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (7 lots) median $3,048. Paintings (1 lots) median $56,604, record $56,604. A typical Deborah Roberts painting sells for around 19× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $119,700.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $40,185–$68,040 | $56,700 | $88,200 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $101,072 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $89,437 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $56,604 |
| Photography | 2006 | $16,250 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $13,860 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $8,255 |
| Photography | 2026 | $6,400 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Deborah Roberts worth?
Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Deborah Roberts work is $30,240. The median Deborah Roberts work on paper sells for $62,370 across 8 lots. The median Deborah Roberts print sells for $3,048 across 7 lots. The median Deborah Roberts photograph sells for $11,325 across 2 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 Deborah Roberts's auction record?
Deborah Roberts's auction record is $275,000, set in 2021.
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