R. B. Kitaj is an American artist with 118 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $6,613.
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 44 | $818 | $4,688 | 77.3% | 2024-09-04 |
| Paintings | 28 | $42,846 | $671,673 | — | 2026-03-19 |
| Works on Paper | 21 | $22,999 | $141,315 | 85.7% | 2026-03-19 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $1,512 | $1,512 | — | 2013-07-11 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $200,595 | $671,673 | — | 2026-03-06 |
R. B. Kitaj's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (44 lots) median $818 with 77.3% sell-through. Paintings (28 lots) median $42,846, record $671,673. A typical R. B. Kitaj painting sells for around 52× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 8 lots) the median is $200,595.
| Title | Date | House | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Programs for the Novel | 2026-03-19 | Christie's | $16,890 |
| UCLA Passion | 2026-03-19 | Christie's | $1,351 |
| Malta (for Chris & Rose) | 2026-03-06 | Christie's | $270,978 |
| 4am | 2025-03-20 | Christie's | $39,143 |
| Six works from the In Our Time: Covers for a Small Library After the Life for the Most Part portfolio | 2024-09-04 | Lama | $1,260 |
Based on 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a R. B. Kitaj print is $818.
The highest price recorded at auction for a R. B. Kitaj print is $4,688.
Based on 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a R. B. Kitaj painting is $42,846.
The highest price recorded at auction for a R. B. Kitaj painting is $671,673.
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a R. B. Kitaj work on paper is $22,999.
The highest price recorded at auction for a R. B. Kitaj work on paper is $141,315.
R. B. Kitaj's auction record is $671,673, set on 2024-03-20.