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# Paul Robeson

Paul Robeson is an American artist with 16 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $431. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Paul Robeson sold in 2026 for $825, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Paul Robeson work worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Robeson work is $431.

The median Paul Robeson photograph sells for $343 across 3 lots.

The median Paul Robeson print sells for $198 across 1 lots.

The median Paul Robeson work on paper sells for $1,610 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $198† | $198† | 50% | 2013-02-21 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $1,610 | $1,610 | 50% | 1996-04-24 |
| Photography | 3 | $343 | $570 | — | 2022-03-24 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 1996 | $1,610 |
| Photography | 2011 | $570 |
| Photography | 2022 | $343 |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $198† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Paul Robeson worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Robeson work is $431. The median Paul Robeson photograph sells for $343 across 3 lots. The median Paul Robeson print sells for $198 across 1 lots. The median Paul Robeson work on paper sells for $1,610 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Paul Robeson's auction record?

Paul Robeson's auction record is $1,610, set in 1996.

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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.