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# Markey Robinson (1918–1999)

## What is Markey Robinson’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 1,097 auction results for Markey Robinson at 19 houses since 1997. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,365 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,335–$3,906, n=46). The auction record is $24,937 for Village By A River With A Mountain Backdrop (2004, James Adam Salesrooms). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Village By A River With A Mountain Backdrop, 1964 | Oil on board | $24,937 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2004 |
| 2 | Woman and Children walking down a lane by cottages | Oil on board | $21,381 | James Adam Salesrooms | Jun 2010 |
| 3 | Carrying the catch | Oil on board | $19,106 | Sotheby's | Nov 2023 |
| 4 | Early Spring, Ireland | Gouache on board | $18,632 | James Adam Salesrooms | Sep 2003 |
| 5 | West of Ireland Village | Oil on board | $18,426 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2007 |
| 6 | Mountain Landscape with Figure | Oil on board | $16,674 | James Adam Salesrooms | Nov 2010 |
| 7 | Mountain Landscape with Figure | Oil on board | $16,674 | James Adam Salesrooms | Nov 2010 |
| 8 | SHAWLIES IN A COASTAL VILLAGE | Gouache on board | $16,484 | deVeres Art Auctions | Jun 2021 |
| 9 | The Potato Diggers | Oil on paper | $15,098 | James Adam Salesrooms | May 2007 |
| 10 | Woman Reading "The Holy Well" | Oil on card | $13,412 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2008 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 145 | $2,503 |
| Other | 20 | $1,866 |
| Works on paper | 216 | $507 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 189 | $2,785 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 184 | $798 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 1,097 results from 19 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Markey Robinson is a British (modern) artist with 1,399 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $1,468. 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 Markey Robinson sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $1,788 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

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## What is a Markey Robinson work worth?

Across 1,095 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Markey Robinson work is $1,468.

The median Markey Robinson work on paper sells for $432 across 250 lots.

The median Markey Robinson painting sells for $1,388 across 229 lots.

The median Markey Robinson sculpture sells for $4,418 across 1 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Markey Robinson paintings typically sell for $531–$1,674 (the middle half of 137 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Markey Robinson work on papers typically sell for $10–$955 (the middle half of 132 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 | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 295 | $1,388†‡ | $24,937 | 77.6% | 2026-09-23 |
| Works on Paper | 306 | $432†‡ | $18,632 | 81.7% | 2026-09-23 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $4,418 | $4,418 | 33.3% | 2008-12-03 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 55 | $9,337† | $24,937 | — | 2026-10-20 |

† 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) | 137 | $531–$1,674†‡ | $971†‡ | $18,426 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 91 | $1,613–$6,894† | $4,074† | $24,937 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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) | 132 | $10–$955†‡ | $128†‡ | $7,417 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 115 | $32–$3,409† | $1,362† | $18,632 |

† 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 | 2004 | $24,937 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $21,381 |
| Works on Paper | 2003 | $18,632 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $16,484 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2008 | $4,418 |

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 Markey Robinson worth?

Across 1,095 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Markey Robinson work is $1,468. The median Markey Robinson work on paper sells for $432 across 250 lots. The median Markey Robinson painting sells for $1,388 across 229 lots. The median Markey Robinson sculpture sells for $4,418 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Markey Robinson paintings typically sell for $531–$1,674 (the middle half of 137 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Markey Robinson work on papers typically sell for $10–$955 (the middle half of 132 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 Markey Robinson work on paper?

Based on 250 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Markey Robinson work on paper is $432. 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 Markey Robinson's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Markey Robinson work on paper is $18,632.

### What is the average price of a Markey Robinson painting?

Based on 229 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Markey Robinson painting is $1,388. 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 Markey Robinson's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Markey Robinson painting is $24,937.

### What is the average price of a small Markey Robinson painting?

Based on 137 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Markey Robinson painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $971, 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 Markey Robinson work on paper?

Based on 132 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Markey Robinson work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $128, 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 Markey Robinson's auction record?

Markey Robinson's auction record is $24,937, set in 2004.

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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, “Markey Robinson auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/markey-robinson (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.